Timmendorfer Strand Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A European-style building with a white facade, red window frames, and a tiled roof. There are potted plants and a street lamp in front.
A park with a pathway, trees, and a building in the background.
Beach chairs lined up on a sandy beach with a view of the sea and hills in the background.
An aquarium with a large transparent tunnel.
A street with a brick building, a cafe, and a person riding a bicycle.

Fill your lungs with fresh sea air and experience this rejuvenating resort on the Baltic Coast, where gentle bay waters lap at a wide, sandy shoreline.

Timmendorfer Strand and its easterly neighbour Niendorf make up the southerly stretch of the Bay of Luebeck on Germany’s Baltic Coast. With a long stretch of sandy beach, a chic marina and a wide range of exciting activities for families to enjoy, Timmendorfer Strand is a fantastic coastal getaway in northeastern Germany.

Sunny summer days are a breeze in Timmendorfer Strand. Check out the town’s namesake Timmendorf Beach and see what’s happening. Go for a walk along the water’s edge or find a pleasant spot to lay down your towel and relax. You can also rent a strandkorb, or covered beach chair, for protection against the sun and wind.

Swim in the sheltered water of the bay or try your luck at popular local beach sports, such as volleyball or windsurfing. The SportStrand-Klub can fit you out with all the equipment you need for fun in the sun. Panoramic views of the Baltic Sea are best enjoyed from the pretty timber Timmendorf Pier at the heart of the beach.

Unlike some other beaches in the region, Timmendorfer Strand’s waterfront is bordered by trees. Wander in the shade or grab your bike and ride through the dappled sunlight. Find out what events are on at Strand-Arena. You might see an exhilarating round of beach volleyball or a live music concert.

Find out about the marine creatures that live in the Baltic Sea by visiting SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand. This family-friendly aquarium presents the chance to see sharks, fish and rays up close. If you feel like getting a bite to eat, choose from the cafés and restaurants that surround Kurpark on the nearby foreshore. Alternatively, get some takeout and enjoy a beach picnic. Further east, Hafen Niendorf has a pretty marina and collection of restaurants serving fresh seafood dishes.

Timmendorfer Strand’s main railway station is a 20-minute walk from the foreshore. The town can also be easily accessed by car from the regional centre of Luebeck. Rent a holiday house or book a room in a waterfront hotel to experience having Timmendorfer Strand’s beautiful beach on your doorstep.

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An der Waldkapelle 26 Timmendorfer Strand SH
The price is £137 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£137
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Timmendorfer Strand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
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Hotel Yachtclub

Hotel Yachtclub

4 out of 5
Strandstrasse 94 Timmendorfer Strand SH
The price is £115 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£115
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Timmendorfer Strand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (668 reviews)
Excellent stay in renovated hotel in Niendorf
"Welcoming stay at a renovated hotel. Friendly staff and large newly appointed room with balcony and sea view across the street. Very close to Niendorf harbour. Overall excellent stay and would certainly come again."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2024

Hotel Yachtclub
Strandgrün Golf- & Spa Resort

Strandgrün Golf- & Spa Resort

3.5 out of 5
Am Golfplatz 3 Timmendorfer Strand SH
The price is £100 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£100
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Timmendorfer Strand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Timmendorfer Beach and Hansapark are ...
Strandgrün Golf- & Spa Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cozy, newly renovated luxury apartment, 5 minutes' walk from the beach

Cozy, newly renovated luxury apartment, 5 minutes' walk from the beach

Timmendorfer Strand SH
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Timmendorfer Strand. Enjoy private pools, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Hansapark ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"The host is very accommodating and uncomplicated. I truly recommend this because of the property’s cleanliness and location . Walking distance to the beach and town ,"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2024

Cozy, newly renovated luxury apartment, 5 minutes' walk from the beach
Our apartments are just a 3-minute walk from the beach

Our apartments are just a 3-minute walk from the beach

Timmendorfer Strand SH
Stay at this apartment in Timmendorfer Strand. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Timmendorfer Beach and Travemuende Ferry Port are located nearby.
Our apartments are just a 3-minute walk from the beach
The beach is just a 3-minute walk away

The beach is just a 3-minute walk away

Timmendorfer Strand SH
Stay at this apartment in Timmendorfer Strand. Popular attractions Travemuende Ferry Port and Hansapark are located nearby.
The beach is just a 3-minute walk away
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