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 “Kletterwald Travemünde” (Travemünde climbing forest) is an exciting outdoor adventure park in Travemuende (not far from the hotel), which is located in the middle of a beautiful wooded area. Here you can test and improve your dexterity, strength and stamina on challenging climbing courses. The Travemünde climbing forest has several climbing courses of varying degrees of difficulty. These are divided into different heights and challenges so that both beginners and experienced climbers get their money's worth. The courses consist of platforms connected by ropes, bridges, nets and other obstacles.

Guests of the Maritim Strandhotel Travemünde receive a 10% discount

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.

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.

Almost all visitors stop short to wonder at the marked tilt and sagging of the south tower. But people in the 15th century didn't have as much experience of foundation work as they do today! Since the towers stand isolated on a type of grate and the heavy central wing rests directly on them, the towers sank unevenly into the marshy ground. In 1863, the Gate was a sorry sight. Following a vote with a majority of just one, local residents decided to keep the Gate and extensive renovation work began. The sinking process was only brought to a halt 70 years later. The last renovations took place between 2004 and 2006. Here, the slate roofs, terracotta frieze and parts of the brickwork were replaced.

We also heartily recommend a look inside the monument, where you can find out all about the "Power of Trade" at the Holsten Gate Museum. Historic model ships, suits of armour, weapons, legal instruments and articles of merchandise provide a glimpse into the era of the Hanseatic League.

Two majestic lions have pride of place in front of the Holsten Gate and keep watch over the city.
 

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.

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.

March 15th to November 2nd, 2025

This year, the Sand Sculpture Festival from organiser "Sculpture Events" opens its gates at Travemuende Fishermen's Harbour. Over an area of 5,600 sqm 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.