Places of interest

The Old Lighthouse is more than just a name, it is in fact the nation's oldest lighthouse - official documents confirming it was there as long ago as 1330! The Old Lighthouse Travemünde is 31 metres tall and now houses a maritime museum spread over 8 floors that among other things, teaches visitors all about the history of illuminated shore navigation. Displays include model fire boats, various lanterns and the illumination systems from other lighthouses. There are also numerous photos of lighthouses with explanations hung on the walls. Reaching the top takes 142 steps and once there, the lighthouse's fully functioning warning system with its 1000 W bulb can be inspected. Those less interested in the technology will find the 360° outside walkway worth the climb. It's a great place to enjoy views of the pier, Travemünde's old town, as well as over the Bay of Lübeck up to Grömitz and over Mecklenburg Vorpommern's coastline.

The 115 m long four-masted was completed by Blohm & Voß in Hamburg for the Ferdinand Laeisz shipping company. The ship was launched in 1911 and complemented an existing fleet of similar ships renowned as the Flying-P-Liners. 'Passat' is German for trade wind and during her time at sea, the ship sailed around Cape Horn no less than 39 times and circumnavigated the globe in both 1932 and 1948. The graceful sailing ship has been docked in Travemünde since 1960 and has grown into the borough's most renowned landmark.

Opening times:
high season from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
lower season from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

The Holsten Gate is one of Luebeck's best known attractions. On a visit to the City of Seven Spires, you cannot fail to wonder at this landmark at the entrance to the Old Town.

Next to the Brandenburg Gate, Cologne Cathedral and the Liebfrauenkirche church in Munich, it is the world's best known German building. It's thanks to the success of Luebeck's merchants that the city enjoyed so much eminence in the Middle Ages. And the Holsten Gate is the proud symbol of Luebeck's status as a free city-state. The city gate was built between 1464 and 1478 and was modelled on Dutch architecture. It acted both as defence and as a status symbol. The words CONCORDIA DOMI FORIS PAX (harmony within, peace without) are inscribed in unmissable gold lettering above the gate of the twin tower with its rounded arch.

For a blissful day on the water: the fleet of white boats sets sail from Malente or Ploen for a trip across the five lakes of picturesque Holstein Switzerland. Charming islands, dreamy bays and hidden, forested shores float lazily by during this peaceful cruise.
 

Only a few minutes from Travemuende and right on the shores of Lake Hemmelsdorfer, the Maritim Golfpark Ostsee has three combinable 9 hole courses spread out over 105 hectares. This fabulous golf club employs special drainage and all-weather turf to make year-round play possible and the flexibility of course combination means challenging rounds for players of all skill levels. Another public 6 hole short course is available since 2021. On days when the wind proves too strong or the cold too bitter, the state-of-the-art indoor golf facility beckons with its comprehensive range of training equipment. The club offers guests staying at the Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde a 50% discount off green fees in the Maritim Golfpark Ostsee.

Golf for everyone
The 6 hole short course is a so-called public course and can be played entirely without club membership or a course licence test. Non-golfers, beginners and advanced players can experience a lot of fun on a quick round here for only € 15 per person/day.

Every Friday
18-hole golf handicap tournament with the management of the Maritim Ostseehotel in the Maritim Golfpark Ostsee in Warnsdorf. 

This old royal residential city welcomes you. The historical city centre with its large old market place and its numerous historical facades in various styles, the "widow's palace" that never served as such, the former court apothecary's shop, the former municipal offices in Stolbergstrasse, artisans' houses near the church and, of course, the brick-built St Michaelis church with its leaning tower all add to the charm of the compact old town of Eutin.

May to October 2023

This year, the Sand Sculpture Festival from organiser "Sculpture Events" opens its gates at Travemuende Fishermen's Harbour. Over an area of 5,600 sq.m. you can gaze at around 150 sand sculptures on the theme of "Maritime adventures". The festival is held in a covered boat shed and is suitable for the whole family. 
 

21st to 30th July 2023

Every year, Travemünde Week is a magnet for thousands of keen sailors and around one million enthusiastic spectators and visitors, who can enjoy this large-scale sporting event as well as a superb festival on land. Nowhere in the world is a regatta so closely linked to a diverse on-land programme of events as in Travemünde. A friendly atmosphere, first-class sport, summer, shows and life on the beach are the highlights and put the Travemünde Regatta on the map year after year.

14th to 16th September 2023

At this festival of 1,000 lights, you can experience countless artistic performances and a breathtaking firework display over the sea in the romantic and enchanting Godewindpark. When evening falls, the trees, sea and meadows are transformed into a sparkling sea of light, offering a fantastical setting for lovestruck night owls and stargazers.

29th September to 3rd October 2023

The onset of autumn also heralds the colourful Kite Festival, which is traditionally celebrated in Travemünde. Here the focus is on kites and activities for the whole family. International kite performers draw patterns in the sky with their kites, and create a multicoloured spectacle on the beach.