The best beaches in Germany

You don’t have to go far to spend your summer vacation on beautiful beaches. Germany also has a considerable number of beaches worth seeing. Including the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, Germany has a coastline of almost 2,400 km. There are plenty of opportunities to lie on the beach, swim in the sea or take long walks in the surrounding nature. This Destinia Guide presents the best beaches in Germany.

The Timmendorfer beach in the Bay of Lübeck

Timmendorfer Strand is both a beach and the name of a Baltic Sea community in the Bay of Lübeck. It is considered Germany’s most famous beach. There you will encounter fine sand, crystal clear water and a beautiful dune landscape. Here you can relax in a beach chair, cycle along the promenade or stop at one of the many restaurants and enjoy typical specialties such as Labskaus or fish soup. No wonder Timmendorfer Strand is one of the top beaches in Germany.

The beach of Sankt Peter-Ording

Sankt Peter-Ording is located on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein and thus on the North Sea. The beach is over 12 km long and up to 2 km wide. Due to its size alone, it is one of the top beaches in Germany and has something to offer for everyone. At the bathing place Bad is the largest sandbank in the whole Europe. Families will find ideal conditions at the Böhl bathing area.

The beach Wyk on the island of Föhr

There is no shortage of beautiful beaches on the island of Föhr. One of the most beautiful is the beach Wyk. It has a length of 15 km and falls shallowly into the water in many places. Thus, it is ideal for families. Since Föhr is located in the Wadden Sea, you can not only swim here in summer, but also take long walks through the mudflats at low tide.

The Lister Elbow on Sylt

The most northern beach of the republic is also one of the best beaches in Germany. Here the Wadden Sea and the open sea meet. Therefore, this beach is rather unsuitable for swimming. Nevertheless, the beach is a great place to relax and, of course, the children can build their sand castles. However, due to the conditions, wind and kite surfers feel comfortable here. Even beginners can practice here.

Beautiful beaches in Germany in Warnemünde

Warnemünde is a popular vacation destination on the Baltic Sea. This is mainly due to the beaches. Not far from Rostock you will find wonderful conditions for a beach vacation near the city. While it can get very crowded in the center of the beach, it is usually a bit quieter in the peripheral areas. Families feel especially comfortable in the eastern beach area. There is a great offer for children there including playgrounds and climbing facilities.

The family lagoon Perlebucht on Büsum

Granted: This beach was created artificially. The result is a protected lagoon that is independent of the tide. Therefore, this beach is especially popular with families. In addition, the infrastructure is excellent, making the beach one of the most modern beaches in the North Sea area.

The beach of Prora on Rügen

There is no shortage of beaches on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen. Besides the beaches of Binz and Göhren, the beach of Prora is especially popular. It is about 6 km long and surrounded by a beautiful pine forest. Again and again sandbanks rise in the shallow water. Many vacationers appreciate the possibility to rent a boat and sail on the sea near the coast.

The dune beach of Spiekeroog

The dune-lined beach of the East Frisian island of Spiekeroog is over 15 km long. It is characterized by particularly fine, soft, white sand. In addition to swimming in the sea, you can walk here on beautiful trails through the dunes and then relax in one of the many beach chairs. A special eye-catcher are the converted bathing carts, which today serve as changing rooms.

Knee sand on Amrum

The special thing about this beach is that it is not a beach in the strict sense. Rather, it is a sandbar. Since this migrates extremely slowly, it gives the appearance of a beach. It is located a little before the beach of Amrum and has a length of 15 km. At its widest point it is about 1.5 km wide. And the great thing is that the beach is often deserted. A special highlight are the beach huts made of flotsam and jetsam, which are built by locals and guests.

A special beach: The bathing dune Helgoland

The bathing dune is considered an insider tip on or near Helgoland. It is about 1 km long and 700 m wide and is located about 1 km next to the main island. Due to this location, it is spared from the crowds and is a paradise for people who long for tranquility, enjoy the sun, experience nature or collect fossils. Because on the dune there is a geological peculiarity, the red flint, which is only found here. To get to the dune, you need to take a ferry from the jetty or from the northeast harbor.

The West Beach Darss

In an enumeration of the beautiful beaches in Germany, the Weststrand Darß cannot be missing. It is a natural beach on the Darss peninsula on the Baltic Sea. It is located in the national park “Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft” and is a popular beach in Germany. Because of its remoteness, it is usually very quiet here and, moreover, due to the length of 14 km, the visitors are spread all over the beach. A special highlight are the deformed trees of the forest. Due to the wind, they have sometimes taken on bizarre shapes.