Holiday in Travemünde

About Travemünde

Travemünde is the maritime gateway to Lübeck and one of the oldest and most traditional seaside resorts in Germany. Since 1802, this Baltic seaside resort at the mouth of the Trave has attracted guests to its wide sandy beach - while preserving an elegance reminiscent of the golden era of summer vacations. The unique combination of beach promenade, harbor flair, ferry service to Scandinavia, and historic spa architecture makes Travemünde one of the most versatile coastal towns along the entire Baltic Sea. The beach promenade is the heart of the town - a wide boulevard between fine sandy beach and a row of elegant hotels, including the legendary Maritim Strandhotel and the historic casino. The beach itself stretches over four kilometers and offers everything the Baltic heart desires: beach chairs, volleyball courts, water sports rentals, and gentle waves that invite swimming. The landmark of Travemünde is the four-masted barque Passat, one of the last large cargo sailing ships in the world, which has been moored as a museum ship in the harbor since 1960. Visiting the mighty windjammer is a must for every visitor. Large ferries to Sweden, Finland, and the Baltic States regularly depart from Skandinavienkai - a fascinating spectacle that can be observed from the pier. The old town of Travemünde surprises with the Gothic brick church of St. Lorenz, narrow alleys, and the historic Vorderreihe, the oldest row of houses by the sea. The Old Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in Germany, offers a spectacular panoramic view after climbing up. The Travemünder Woche, one of the largest sailing regattas in the world, transforms the town into a maritime folk festival every July. Travemünde is easily reachable from Hamburg in just over an hour, and only 20 minutes from Lübeck. Its location directly at the mouth of the Trave creates a special atmosphere where beach and harbor life uniquely blend.