Holiday in Zingst
Beach in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
June to September (beach holiday), September to October (cranes)
Budget/day
120–180 €: beach hotel with breakfast, bike rental, Bodden boat trip
Getting there from Germany
Car from Berlin 3.5 h, from Hamburg 4 h | Train to Ribnitz-Damgarten + bus | Nearest airport Rostock-Laage (80 km)
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What makes Zingst special as a destination?
Zingst is located on the eponymous peninsula between the Baltic Sea and Bodden and is one of the most beautiful seaside resorts on the German Baltic coast. The wide, fine sandy beach stretches for kilometers and seamlessly transitions into the untouched dune landscape of the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park. The Baltic Sea spa is known for its unique blend of beach holiday, nature experience, and the annual environmental photo festival 'Horizonte Zingst'.
What are the top highlights in Zingst?
The top highlights in Zingst include Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft, Zingster Seebrücke & Tauchgondel, Horizonte Zingst Fotofestival, Boddenrundfahrten & Kranichbeobachtung.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Nationalpark Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft
UNESCO-protected natural paradise with crane resting places, salt marshes, and a diverse birdlife right on your doorstep.
Zingster Seebrücke & Tauchgondel
The 270-meter-long pier offers a unique diving gondola that takes visitors beneath the water's surface.
Horizonte Zingst Fotofestival
Annual open-air photo festival with international exhibitions along the beach promenade — a cultural highlight.
Boddenrundfahrten & Kranichbeobachtung
In autumn, up to 60,000 cranes stop at the Bodden — boat tours allow for close-up views of this natural spectacle.
Hotels in Zingst
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Zingst?
The best time to visit Zingst is June to September (beach holiday), September to October (cranes). Pleasant maritime, 20–25 °C, lots of sunshine, cool Baltic breezes In winter: Cold and windy, 0–5 °C, atmospheric winter beach walks
Recommended travel time
June to September (beach holiday), September to October (cranes)
Summer
Pleasant maritime, 20–25 °C, lots of sunshine, cool Baltic breezes
Winter
Cold and windy, 0–5 °C, atmospheric winter beach walks
How much does a holiday in Zingst cost?
Budget travellers: 60–90 €: holiday apartment, self-catering, free beach entry/day, mid-range: 120–180 €: beach hotel with breakfast, bike rental, Bodden boat trip/day, luxury: 250 €+: wellness hotel with sea view, spa, upscale Baltic cuisine/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
60–90 €: holiday apartment, self-catering, free beach entry
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
120–180 €: beach hotel with breakfast, bike rental, Bodden boat trip
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
250 €+: wellness hotel with sea view, spa, upscale Baltic cuisine
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Zingst?
Car from Berlin 3.5 h, from Hamburg 4 h | Train to Ribnitz-Damgarten + bus | Nearest airport Rostock-Laage (80 km)
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Zingst?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Rent a bike and explore the Bodden route via Prerow and Wieck — car-free nature paths through the national park.
In autumn, go early in the morning for crane watching at Pramort — an unforgettable nature experience with thousands of birds.
The Experimentarium exhibition on the pier is perfect for families with children on rainy days.
In the evening, buy fish sandwiches directly at the harbor — fresh zander and cod from local fishermen.
What should you eat in Zingst?
Typical specialities in Zingst: Zingster Fischbrötchen — fresh cod, herring, or matjes on a crispy roll directly from the cutter, Bodden-Zander — tender fried freshwater fish from the Bodden with mashed potatoes, Sanddorn-Torte — fruity cake with the typical Baltic Sea berry, a regional specialty, Räucheraal — traditionally smoked eel from the Bodden region, a delicacy classic.
These specialties you must try!
