Vacation in Germany: These are the most beautiful bathing hotels on the North and Baltic Seas

One country, two seas, three federal states: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with its Baltic Sea coast is in the north-east of the republic. Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony surround the North Sea in the northwest. The geographical advantage of two coastlines makes the beach vacation at home versatile, varied and interesting. We present ten of the most beautiful beach hotels – from luxury hotels to holiday farms with a sea view.

Strandhotel Duhnen: spa promenade and miles of sandy beach

Wellness hotel, beach hotel, apartment hotel and the best location on the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony: The 4-star hotel in the Duhnen district of Cuxhaven shines with these attributes. In 1998 the traditional hotel was expanded to include the Kamp Aparthotel. The guest can choose between newly renovated hotel rooms and comfortably furnished ones Apartments choose. What they all have in common is the fantastic view of the Wadden Sea, the island of Neuwerk, the world shipping route and the kilometer-long sandy beach.

Those who like it exclusive can rent a spa suite in the penthouse and enjoy their own sauna, bathtub on the large roof terrace and an unforgettable panoramic view.

The spa experience in the family-run hotel is also extraordinary: the wellness area extends over three floors and 600 square meters. Swimming with a counter-current system, aqua fitness, yoga, various saunas and steam baths, a whirlpool area and facial and body treatments are all part of the offer. Diversity is also in demand in culinary terms: with a bistro as an alternative to the “Vier Jahreszeiten” restaurant, a cocktail bar and the “Störtebeker” pub.

Hotel Strandidyll: North Sea feeling on Spiekeroog

East Frisian island in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park: Spiekeroog is considered the quietest and greenest of the German North Sea islands. The Hotel Strandidyll sits enthroned on the Wittdün between the village center and the bright sandy beach. This exposed location allows great views of the thalassotherapy North Sea spa Spiekeroog and the glittering sea.

The total of 14 rooms and suites of the owner-managed 3-star hotel enchant with their individual furnishings and views over the dunes – the room furnishings also include binoculars. The lovingly baked afternoon cakes, the small sauna area and the beach chairs in front of the house show how much emphasis is placed on the subject of wellbeing in the small boutique hotel. Dogs are welcome in the “Strandidyll” and cost 7 euros per day.

Holiday park by the sea: From the Finnhütte to the log cabin on the Wadden Sea

The Butjadingen peninsula lies between the North Sea, the Jade Bay and the Weser – so the way to the water is never far. The holiday home area stretches right behind the dike, only ten minutes’ walk from the village of Burhave. Many different houses and apartments with different architecture, sizes and furnishings promise holiday fun for every taste – for couples as well as families with children. Guests can choose, for example, between log cabins, Finnhouses with pointed roofs that reach down to the floor, bungalows with a garden, barbecue, hammock, beach chair and covered seating, or apartments with a sauna and fireplace.

There are also special houses for allergy sufferers and holidaymakers who bring their pet. Speaking of bringing with you: you don’t necessarily have to bring your own bed linen and towels, you can also rent them at the holiday park. Big pluses of the well-kept complex are the width of the mudflats and the proximity to the sandy beach, which stretches along to the left and right of it. With its flat sections, it offers safe bathing and play areas for children. The North Sea off Butjadingen is part of the Wadden Sea National Park.

Hotel Mein Strandhaus: lifestyle in the Bay of Lübeck

Baltic Sea holidays in the first row: The 3-star hotel “Mein Strandhaus” is – as the name suggests – right on the six kilometer long sandy beach in the original Niendorf, on the quiet, southern part of Timmendorfer Beach. The close proximity to the Baltic Sea is also reflected in the interior of the 35-room house: warm sand tones, fresh sea blue, subtle maritime decoration and floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the Bay of Lübeck underline the beach holiday feeling. From the large hotel terrace, which is located directly on the promenade, guests can look directly over the Baltic Sea and listen to the gentle sound of the waves.

It goes barefoot on the beach, where beach chairs and a number of water sports activities await. Afterwards, the hotel, which has been run by the Mus and Promberger families for five generations, offers a visit to the sauna or a massage – there is also a swimming pool. Meanwhile, the two chefs conjure up fresh and light crossovers from their home countries – from Northern Germany and Austria – which are served in the restaurant.

Arborea Resort: Lifestyle hotel with a marina

Nature experiences in the nature and sports hotel opened in 2018: The “Arborea Marina Resort” is located around 20 kilometers north of Timmendorfer Strand near Neustadt in Holstein – in the largest private marina in the Baltic Sea, where up to 1,400 yachts and boats are anchored. The motto of the 124-room hotel is “Experience together”. In return, the guests are offered a lot: from sailing trips in the Bay of Lübeck, golfing and stand-up paddling to mountain bike tours, wakeboarding to stick bread evenings around the campfire or yoga on the hotel’s own beach.

Those who like tinkering and tinkering can get creative in the in-house carpenter’s workshop “The Docks” and build a chair or tinker kites with their own hands. After the “upcycling” you can meet up to cook with the chef or in the gym, in the spa called “Sparadise”, at the bar or in the indoor pool with a sea view.

There is a separate children’s pool for children, in case the little ones should ever have enough of the salt water on the Baltic Sea beach. In keeping with his philosophy, the “Arborea” is a non-smoking hotel.

Ostsee Resort Damp: Viking resort with 4 kilometers of beach

True Vikings live in Asgard: This is also the name of the holiday home park in Dampland on the Baltic Sea – around 20 kilometers from Eckernförde. Asgard is a paradise for families with children who love Vikings. A four-kilometer-long sandy beach stretches just a few minutes’ walk from the spacious complex – perfect for swimming and stand-up paddling.

Those who prefer to swim and splash around inside can go to the Entdeckerbad or Värmland, the textile sauna Viking village. Pure action is offered in the indoor fun park Funhalla, where everyone can Weather climbing, skating, playing squash and arrowtag or eating ice cream. When booking a holiday home, all of this and entertainment for children (1 to 12 years) are included.

Guests can choose between three house types: log houses, all-roof houses (pitched roof extends to the floor) or premium houses with wood chimneys – all of them are in the countryside. Five restaurants and two hotel bars await hungry and thirsty Vikings: the Spitzbergen buffet restaurant with its own pastry shop, the Isfjord restaurant, the Limerick family restaurant and, directly on the beach promenade, the Vins Diner with American snacks. From the bars Havna and Hammaburg you have a great view of the Dampland marina.

Hotel Stadt Hamburg: style icon on Sylt

Schleswig-Holstein can also come up with a North Sea coast and islands. On the most famous and popular North Frisian island, on Sylt, the 5-star hotel “Stadt Hamburg” is located in the main town of Westerland – next to the casino and in close proximity to the 40 kilometer long sandy beach. A grand hotel with antiques and fine fabrics and wallpapers in the style of an English country house. The 70 individually furnished rooms are luxuriously furnished, many also have balconies or terraces with beach chairs.

The 500 square meter wellness area, which is purist in the Asian colonial style, is also stylish. You can relax in the pool, in the sauna, with a massage or beauty treatment or in the fitness room. Speaking of relaxation: A special service of the house is the night owl breakfast, which is also served in the afternoon. Gourmets are in their element here, because the two restaurants – the bistro and Hardy’s Bar & Restaurant – have been awarded several Gault Millau points. And to underline the taste experience that chef Ulrich Person creates, around 400 different wines are waiting in the cellar of the Sylt style icon.

Travel Charme Ostseehotel: Baden with resort architecture

The Baltic Sea coast near Kühlungsborn is also called the German Riviera. In the first row directly on the pier, on the promenade and on the white sandy beach, there is the 4-star hotel “Ostseehotel Kühlungsborn” – for 20 years. Its construction in the style of the spa architecture is designed in such a way that it is open on all sides and yet shields from prying eyes. A garden with a lawn for sunbathing, beach chairs and a pool extends to the sea.

The 110 rooms and suites are spread over three floors and are furnished with shimmering fabrics, fluffy carpets and solid wooden furniture. All have a view of the infinite blue of the Baltic Sea or the green of the garden from the balcony or terrace.

If you want to treat yourself to something special, stay in the tower room – with an all-round terrace, bathroom with whirlpool, adventure shower and infrared cabin. This feeling is also conveyed by the spa, which also includes a heated indoor and outdoor pool and the pool bar with a view of the Baltic Sea. QiGong and yoga classes also contribute to relaxation. Then the pier terrace calls for the sunset ceremony.

Hotel Seeschloss Sellin: island happiness on Rügen

Fantastic view: The hotel “Seeschloss” sits enthroned like a small castle on the high bank of the Baltic Sea resort of Sellin. This exposed location on the island of Rügen opens up magical views – of the Sellin pier, the turquoise-blue Baltic Sea horizon and as far as Sassnitz, which is 30 kilometers away. Guests can also look out over the sea from the 30 rooms and suites of the privately run non-smoking hotel – some have a terrace with their own beach chair.

These wonderful views can also be enjoyed in the Salus Spa, which lives up to its name: Feel good in the Finnish or steam sauna, with massages or baths with local natural products such as Rügen healing chalk. Even if the temptation to stay in the hotel is great, it is worth going out: 300 meters to the sandy beach, 100 meters to the hiking trails in the beech forests of the Granitz, explore the island by rental bike from the hotel or by boat from the Pier to the famous chalk cliffs.

Solthus am See: perfect world on Rügen’s Mönchgut peninsula

Peace and quiet and pristine nature: The Mönchgut peninsula is located in the Southeast Rügen Biosphere Reserve and is the ideal place for vacationers who long for peace, relaxation, breathing deeply and recharging their batteries in nature. With its thatched roofs, the Hotel “Solthus” merges with the landscape and conveys a feeling of peace and comfort. All 42 rooms have balconies or terraces with a view of the Baaber Heide, the Greifswalder Bodden or the Selliner See with its reed landscape.

In the kitchen Many local products such as Mönchguter herbs and salt are used and are combined with regional classics such as beetroot, cod, pumpkin and beef. Speaking of local salt: The hotel name “Solthus” means something like “salt house” in North German. Fishermen used to store salt there to preserve their catches naturally. For this purpose, guests are offered a number of options in the Aquamarine Spa: from “dream baths” to saunas, whirlpools and swimming pools to cosmetic treatments and massages.

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