Holiday in Timmendorfer Strand
Beach in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
June to September for swimming, October atmospheric with less hustle, wellness year-round
Budget/day
100-170 € (beach hotel, restaurant)
Getting there from Germany
Car from Hamburg about 1 hour, train from Hamburg Hbf about 1.5 hours, from Lübeck only 15 minutes
About Timmendorfer Strand
Timmendorfer Strand is the upscale seaside resort of the Lübeck Bay and has been one of the most exclusive beach addresses in Germany for decades. The place exudes an elegant atmosphere reminiscent of the fashionable seaside resorts of the turn of the century and attracts a discerning audience that appreciates fine dining, stylish boutiques, and a well-maintained sandy beach. The pier extends 220 meters into the Baltic Sea and offers a view as far as Fehmarn on clear days. The beach promenade is the heart of the town - a wide walkway between fine sandy beach and a variety of restaurants, cafés, and hotels that invite you to linger. The beach itself is wide, well-kept, and equipped with beach chairs that create the typical Baltic postcard motif during the summer months. Families appreciate the gently sloping shores and the good infrastructure with lifeguards, playgrounds, and water sports offerings. The SEA LIFE Aquarium at the spa park delights with a glass underwater tunnel and over 2,500 sea creatures. Right next door is the Niendorf Bird Park, a lovingly designed park with over 1,000 birds in naturalistic enclosures, which is particularly a highlight for families. The Brodtener Cliffs, an impressive cliff edge north of the town, offers spectacular hikes high above the Baltic Sea. Timmendorfer Strand is just 15 minutes north of Lübeck and can be reached from Hamburg in just over an hour by car or train. The season extends from May to September, with the town also attracting visitors in the off-season thanks to its numerous wellness hotels and indoor attractions. Particularly appealing are the quiet autumn days when the wind sweeps over the empty beaches and the restaurants serve their shellfish and fish dishes.
Top 4 highlights in Timmendorfer Strand
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Seebrücke Timmendorfer Strand
220-meter-long pier with panoramic views over the Lübeck Bay to Fehmarn
SEA LIFE Aquarium
Underwater world with a glass tunnel and over 2,500 sea creatures right at the spa park
Brodtener Steilufer
Dramatic cliff coast with a hiking trail high above the Baltic Sea and views of the bay
Vogelpark Niendorf
Lovely bird park with over 1,000 birds in naturalistic enclosures
Hotels in Timmendorfer Strand
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Timmendorfer Strand
Recommended travel time
June to September for swimming, October atmospheric with less hustle, wellness year-round
Summer
Warm, 20-25°C, water temperature 18-21°C, fresh Baltic breeze
Winter
Cold, 0-4°C, stormy, wellness time and quiet beach walks
How much does a holiday in Timmendorfer Strand cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
60-90 € (guesthouse, fish sandwich)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-170 € (beach hotel, restaurant)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180-350 € (wellness hotel, fine dining)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Book beach chairs in advance - the best spots are quickly taken during peak season
Hike the Brodtener Cliffs in the afternoon - the light over the Baltic Sea is especially beautiful then
Plan SEA LIFE and Niendorf Bird Park as a rainy day program - perfect for families
Try fish restaurants at the harbor of Niendorf - freshly caught fish directly from the boat
Book wellness hotels in the off-season - significantly cheaper and just as relaxing
Food & drink in Timmendorfer Strand
These specialties you must try!
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