Overview
Take your children on this 8-day Baltic Coast Family Cycling Adventure – a fantastic experience for the whole family. Spend some relaxing days gazing at the sea while your kids play with the waves and the sand. Teach them to swim, enjoy the water and create bonds and memories that will last forever.
The tour starts in the northern German city of Lübeck, from where you will start cycling past fine sandy beaches, aristocratic seaside resorts, and charming fishing villages along the Baltic Sea. Two boat trips and a train ride with Molli, the steam train, are also included in the tour.
- Boat trip Lübeck – Travemünde & Wismar – Poel Island
- Train ride with Molli, The Steam Train
- Travemünde lighthouse
- Boltenhagen spa resort
- Lübeck and the medieval town of Wismar – UNESCO World Heritage
- MSC Seal Research Centre Hohe Düne
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Lübeck
Your tour starts in an old and gracious Hanseatic town, recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987. Stroll the streets lined with medieval merchants’ homes and spired churches forming Lübeck’s ‘crown’. We recommend to try one of the many seafood restaurants in Lübeck.
- Accommodation: Hotel Friederikenhof or similar in Lübeck
Day 2: Lübeck – Hohen Schönberg | 15-30km + Boat
After breakfast, start the day with a boat trip on the Trave to Travemünde. Visit Germany‘s oldest lighthouse before continuing along the Baltic Coast through Brooker Wald nature reserve to Boltenhagen. Cycling through the Brooker Wald nature reserve, you soon arrive in Boltenhagen, the second oldest seaside resort in Mecklenburg, where you can look over the entire bay from the cliffs. Overnight in Boltenhagen.
- Cycling for the day: 15-30km
- Accommodation: Gutshaus Redewisch or similar in Boltenhagen
Day 3: Day on the beach in Boltenhagen | 20km
The Baltic spa resort of Boltenhagen is known for its 5km long sandy beach – the whole family will enjoy it. Why not hop straight into the water? If you spent the night in Hohen Schönberg, it‘s only a short cycle trip of approx. 10km to Boltenhagen. If you prefer more cultural entertainment, we can recommend visiting Bothmer Castle in Klütz. The Baroque castle with the wonderful Feston avenue leading up to it is quite spectacular and a great photo opportunity.
- Cycling for the day: 20km
- Accommodation: Gutshaus Redewisch or similar in Boltenhagen
Day 4: Boltenhagen – Wismar | 30-45km
You continue, mostly along the coast, to the old Hanseatic town of Wismar. From here we recommend a short trip to Poel island to explore its long sandy beaches and go for a swim. Historic city walls from the Thirty Years’ War add charm to the island.
- Cycling for the day: 30-45km
- Accommodation: Wismar Townhouse or similar in Wismar
Day 5: Day trip to Poel Island | 25km + Boat
A boat takes you right from Wismar to Poel island. Once there, follow the circular tour around the entire island, which tempts you with long, beautiful sandy beaches and a dip into the cool wet blue. You can return either by boat or leave Poel by its dam by bike and cycle the 10km to Wismar.
- Cycling for the day: 25km
- Accommodation: Wismar Townhouse or similar in Wismar
Day 6: Wismar – Bad Doberan | 45km + Train
On the way to Kühlungsborn, cliffs and beautiful beaches alternate along your path, offering great views and swimming opportunities. Get on the steam train called “Molli”, to Bad Doberan, where you can stroll through the English park, Kamp.
- Cycling for the day: 45km
- Accommodation: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Kühlungsborn or similar in Bad Doberan
Day 7: Bad Doberan – Rostock | 20-40km
On the way to Warnemünde, you cycle through the “haunted forest“, a woodland area with weird and wonderful tree shapes. You soon reach Warnemünde, where you can relax on the widest expanse of beach on the Baltic coast. Follow the Warnow River to Rostock.
- Cycling for the day: 20-40km
- Accommodation: Parkhotel Hübner in Warnemünde or similar in Rostock
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, you start your individual return journey home or extend your stay.
What to expect
Accommodation
Accommodation is in three-star and four-star hotels. All places have been carefully hand-picked by us and their quality is regularly monitored. We have tried to choose accommodations that offer friendly service, clean and comfortable rooms and local flavour. Please note that, in Germany, it is common practice for hotels and other accommodations to join twin beds together to make a double, with separate linen for each person. If you prefer to opt for twin beds, we will happily request this at time of booking, however they can’t always be guaranteed.
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- Hotel Friederikenhof in Lübeck
- Gutshaus Redewisch in Boltenhagen
- Wismar Townhouse in Wismar
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Kühlungsborn
- Parkhotel Hübner in Warnemünde
*Hotels are subject to availability. In case a hotel is fully booked for your desired dates, we will replace it with a property of equal standard. We will provide full accommodation details upon booking confirmation.
Meals
Breakfast is included on all days. Packed lunches are available from your accommodation (order the night before) or you can stop on the way; there are plenty of beer gardens and small shops to satisfy your thirst and appetite! Dinners are available at all overnight accommodations or close by.
Difficulty and terrain
The bike path is very well way-marked. The holiday is appropriate for cyclist of all ages (read more about difficulty grades). The average distance per day is approximately 20-45km, mostly on dedicated bike lanes with no steep ascents or descents. We strongly advise you to follow only marked trails and never shorten the path through the unknown and unmarked terrain. We will provide you with detailed road notes and maps, and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime.
When to go
This trip is available from late April to late September. The flexibility of self guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates, and you can start your trip on any date during the season.
This trip is not available to book during Hanse Sail (05.08. – 09.08.2026).
Although it’s well known for city breaks, Oktoberfest and Christmas markets, Germany’s multi-seasonal treats stretch far beyond these clichés. Germany’s climate is typically northern European, and you can read more about temperatures, rainfall and events in our blog, Best time to go to Germany.
Getting there
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By plane
Our recommended airport for this holiday is Hamburg (HAM).
- The recommended arrival train station is Lübeck Hauptbahnhof (main station).
- There is also a train connection between Stralsund and Lübeck.
- For up-to-date train schedules visit Deutsche Bahn or use the Omio planner above
Inclusions
Included
- 8 nights with breakfast in the national 3***/4**** category
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20kg / piece
- Boat trip Lübeck – Travemünde incl. bike
- Boat trip Wismar – Poel Island and back incl. bike
- Train ride with „Molli“ Kühlungsborn – Heiligendamm –Bad Doberan incl. bike
- Detailed pre-departure holiday information pack with maps (1 x per room)
- 24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
Excluded
- Airfare and connecting land transfers
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance (required – get a quote online)
- Personal expenses such as phone calls, extra transfers, tips, etc.
- Ferry Travemünde – Priwall, approx. EUR 2.50 per person incl. bike
- Local tourist taxes and entry fees (payable on-site)
- Any items not specifically mentioned as included in the programme
- eSIM data for international travel (get an eSIM)
Options, extras and supplements
- Single room supplement for members of a group
- This holiday is NOT available for solo travellers
- Extra nights available upon request
- Bike, e-bike, children’s bike and child seat rentals
Bike rental
We offer rental of standard trekking bikes, perfectly suitable for the routes of the trip, e-bikes, for those who would like to take it easy, and children’s bikes. All rental bikes are equipped with a pannier, handlebar bag, mileometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit, and one repair set per booking included in the bags. Child seat (up to 22kg) is free of charge when booked in addition to a rental bike.
