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.

Safety
95
Beach
85
Relaxation
85
Families
75
Romance
75

Top 4 highlights in Timmendorfer Strand

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Seebrücke Timmendorfer Strand

220-meter-long pier with panoramic views over the Lübeck Bay to Fehmarn

2

SEA LIFE Aquarium

Underwater world with a glass tunnel and over 2,500 sea creatures right at the spa park

3

Brodtener Steilufer

Dramatic cliff coast with a hiking trail high above the Baltic Sea and views of the bay

4

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

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Budget

60-90 € (guesthouse, fish sandwich)

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

100-170 € (beach hotel, restaurant)

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

180-350 € (wellness hotel, fine dining)

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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5 travel tips for Timmendorfer Strand

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!

Fischbrötchen mit Matjes - fresh matjes herring on a crispy bun with onions, a Baltic classic
Scholle Finkenwerder Art - fried plaice with bacon, onions, and shrimp, traditionally North German
Räucheraal - golden-brown smoked eel from the Baltic Sea, delicate and rich
Labskaus - North German stew made from corned beef, beetroot, and potatoes with rollmops and fried egg
Rote Grütze - berry compote made from red currants, raspberries, and cherries with vanilla sauce
Suitable for:Baltic SeaNoble seaside resortBeachPierWellnessFamilyLübeck BaySchleswig-Holstein

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