Germany’s oldest seaside resort, Heiligendamm 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 buildings overlooking the ocean.
Heiligendamm 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 Heiligendamm 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’, Heiligendamm is understandably popular — book your trip well in advance, particularly during the summer months!
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Heiligendamm (Prof.-Dr.-Vogel-Straße 6)
A luxury beachfront hotel with stunning views of the Baltic Sea. This historic white palace offers spacious and elegant rooms with custom-designed furniture in chic pastel colours. A Michelin star restaurant and an award winning spa on site. A lavish and grown up getaway.
