Germany’s oldest seaside resort, Heilingendamm was founded by Duke Friedrich Franz I in 1793. A fashionable coastal retreat throughout the 19th century, this Baltic seaside town remains a wonderful escape within easy reach of Rostock. The best place to stay in Heilingendamm is hard to miss, with five iconic white-painted edifices overlooking the ocean.

Heilingendamm was famously the first of the region’s resorts to use saltwater for wellness treatments. You’ll find excellent thalassotherapy spas at the town’s hotels and clinics, and it’s easy to understand why health-conscious visitors return again and again. Beyond Heilingendamm’s spas are wonderful coastal walks, cycle routes and opportunities to sail or swim.

The best place to stay in Heilingendamm also boasts a fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant, making it a favourite destination of foodies from across the region. Dubbed ‘the white town by the sea’, Heilingendamm is understandably popular -- book your trip well in advance, particularly during the summer months!

The Best Places to Stay in Heilingendamm

For a Seaside Glamour

• Grand Hotel, Heilingendamm is made up of five glamorous white-painted edifices with stunning ocean views. Expect chic contemporary interiors, an award-winning spa and a sensational Michelin-starred restaurant. Lavish and luxurious, perfect for a romantic beach break.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY HOUSE

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Travel Information

• Fly to Rostock–Laage Airport, and travel 45 minutes to Heilingendamm by bus or car from there. Most hotels will be happy to arrange an airport pick up in advance. Alternatively, catch the train from other hubs across Germany.
• The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern coast is wonderful for a road trip! If you would like to hire a car to explore the region, we recommend visiting our online partner Rentalcars.
• Visit Neukloster during the summer months, with temperatures hovering around 22°C in July and August. For fewer crowds at sights across the region, consider travelling during the quieter shoulder seasons of May or September.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Rostock.
• Alternatively, see our pick of the best places to stay in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.