Seehotel Grossherzog von Mecklenburg

Boltenhagen

Take the family on a beach holiday to the beautiful coastal commune of Boltenhagen, which is known for its superb sandy beaches. Find a cheap self-drive holiday with Risskov and discover Boltenhagen, located right on the Baltic Sea in north-western Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and considered part of the "German Riviera". In addition to the fantastic bathing conditions, the protected nature area Tarnewitz Huk is also located at the very northeastern tip of Boltenhagen. The area is a 69-hectare peninsula with an extremely rich plant and animal life.

Climbing Park Boltenhagen

The climbing park in Boltenhagen is characterised by its beautiful location close to the promenade overlooking the Baltic Sea. The climbing park offers 5 different courses, with challenges for people of all ages. There are also tables and benches where you can have lunch and the two sheep, Max & Moritz, are always happy to be visited by the children. The climbing park offers around 80 different challenges, including an 80-metre long cable car and an 11-metre high climbing net. A great choice for your family holiday in Northern Germany.

SwinGolf Boltenhagen

Golfanläggningen SwinGolf sträcker sig 13 hektar och ligger direkt vi flodbredden. Det finns både en 18-hålsbana, putting green och en övningsbana. För de minsta så finns också en rolig lekplats. Vid golfbanan finns också ett kafé när det sedan är dags för lite vila och en fika.

Bothmer Castle

This impressive Baroque castle dates from the first half of the 18th century and is located just east of Leonorenwald in north-western Mecklenburg. The castle was built for Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer and is the largest Baroque castle in the whole of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. After an extensive renovation, between 2009 and 2015, the castle is today open to the public and houses a museum centred on the count's exciting life.

Grevesmühlen Cemetery Forest

The beautiful forest, Friedwald, lies between Vielbecker See and Santower and invites you to a nice, albeit different, hike. A different walk because in the centre of the forest are buried urns with the ashes of people who wished to spend their afterlife here. This discreet memorial acts as a peaceful shelter in the middle of the forest. However, the concept is not unique to Grevesmühlen, in fact there are over 50 such forests scattered across Germany.

Grevesmühlener Mühle

The town of Grevesmühlen takes its name from the craft of windmilling and today the 30-metre high old Dutch windmill from 1878 stands as the town's main landmark. The mill's location on a hill has ensured its preservation through the ages. Inside, there is a gallery and a glass-blowing workshop, where you can also find out more about the fascinating history of the town and the mill.

Leonorenwald

Find a car holiday in Germany at Risskov and visit the stunning area of Leonorenwald. Enjoy an active holiday where there is also the possibility to have a guided hike. Also nearby are two protected nature areas; the beautiful coastal landscape between Priwall and Barendorf, along the Harkenbäkniederung and Brooker Wald - a 51-hectare forest area, located directly on the Baltic Sea. Germany offers great opportunities for a self-drive holiday and the cheapest hotels or a weekend break in the area can be found at Risskov. Drive away on a family holiday and enjoy doing it at your own pace.

Stadtkirche St. Nikolai

This beautiful town church in Grevesmühlen is built in a mixture of Romanesque and Gothic styles and, in its original form as a brick church, stood in the town before the town name Grevesmühlen was first recorded around 1230. Today, the church belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran parish of Grevesmühlen-Propstei-Wismar in Mecklenburg.

Tigerpark Dassow

This family-owned adventure and tiger park houses one of Europe's largest tiger and lion enclosures. The park opened in 2003 and has since grown to a 5-hectare area where, in addition to the many different species of tigers and lions, visitors can also see llamas, dromedaries and alpacas, among others.

Wonnemar Vandland

At Wonnemar Water Park there's lots of fun and excitement. The more than 15,000 square metres are packed with entertainment for both adults and children. There's a giant rollercoaster and the little ones can let off steam in Wonniland, where there are water cannons and a pirate ship.

Adults can enjoy a variety of spa and wellness treatments and several thermal baths with both saunas and water massage options. Pure pleasure for the body for all ages and sizes. Food and drinks are also served and there is free parking for all water park guests.

Wismar

Wismar is one of the old Hanseatic towns, and here you will find, in addition to the historic town centre, the old medieval harbour, which is largely intact. The town is characterised by many impressive merchants' houses, many of which have characteristic jagged gables facing the street.

See the old harbour, St. George and St. Mary's church. In 2002, the historic parts of Wismar were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. In the centre of Wismar is the beautiful market square, which at 10,000 m2 is one of the largest in northern Germany. Adjacent to the square are a number of state buildings, including the town hall. The large and beautifully restored town hall cellar houses the exhibition "Bilder einer Stadt", which describes the development of the town over time.

Christmas market in Wismar

Open 24th November - 22nd December - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

The Christmas market in Wismar is opened by Santa Claus every year. Santa comes sailing into Wismar harbour, and from there drives in a horse-drawn carriage into the historic market square, where all the Christmas stalls with all kinds of Christmas treats are ready to welcome the many visitors. From late November to Christmas, Wismar's Christmas market is the town centre, surrounded by the town hall, hotels, museums and shops.

At the Christmas market there are many small stalls, with the opportunity to cast candles, fish in the fish pond and not least enjoy all the smells from the food and drink stalls.

The Christmas market is thus a perfect opportunity for the whole family, where parents can enjoy the magnificent city and architecture while shopping in the small stalls with the youngest members of the family. And when the kids get too impatient, they can be placed in the funfair, where time quickly disappears in the fun rides.

Wismar was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2002. This is due to the town's stunning Altstadt with its Gothic buildings, which originated in the Hanseatic period. The Altstadt is thus yet another reason to visit Wismar, and not least the town's cosy Christmas market.

In 1648 Wismar became part of Sweden, after the end of the Thirty Years' War, and was Swedish until 1903, when the town became German again. However, the town still bears the mark of its Swedish history, and traces of this can still be found in many places. This is among others on the city's landmark, Schwedenköpfe at the Alter Hafen.

Water Art

At the southeast end of the square is the spectacular fountain, or water art as it is called. The fountain, in the Dutch Renaissance style, was built from 1579-1602 to plans by Phillipp Brandin of Utrecht.

The 12 limestone columns support a beautiful copper roof, topped by a hexagonal lantern. Until 1897, the well supplied drinking and service water to around 220 households through wooden water pipes.

Travemünde

About 20 km from Lübeck city centre lies Travemünde - a former fishing village, situated right on the Baltic Sea. The place is stunningly beautiful and the big ships of the Baltic Sea pass very close by. Germany's oldest lighthouse, which today also houses a maritime museum, is located right at the mouth of the Baltic Sea. It is estimated that the original lighthouse was built as far back as the 14th century, but in 1534 it was attacked and destroyed by Danish troops. It has since been restored and today offers a magnificent view from 31 metres above sea level.