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About Timmendorfer Strand

A coastal town straddling Lubeck Bay in northern Germany, Timmendorfer Strand has been a favourite haunt of Germans since the dawn of the 19th century, when nobles came here for the rejuvenating sea air; fairly unknown outside of Germany (only 2% of visitors are of foreign extraction) it remains an undiscovered pearl on the tourist map. Teeming with beer gardens and green parks, cute cafes and restaurants, an aquarium, bird sanctuary and an 18-hole golf course, it is a fantastic place to take the family. But most importantly, it boasts 5 miles of golden sand beach and a vast range of watersports to enjoy, ranging from snorkelling to beach volleyball, while open-air music concerts and arts & crafts workshops are eagerly attended - particularly during the summer months. This beautiful patch of Baltic bliss is starting to get a foothold in the foreign tourist market, so book up now before it's too late. Our list of the best places to stay in Timmendorfer Strand features great family hotels complete with the essential spa treatment that always arrives arm-in-arm with any self-respecting North German holiday destination.

What not to miss

  • Check out the Sea Life Centre and see the sharks and otters they have there.
  • Unwind in one of the many wellness centres in town.
  • Sunbathe along the 5 mile stretch of golden sand beach.
  • Watch beach volleyball or beach polo tournament in the Beach Volleyball Stadium.
  • Play a round of golf at the 18-hole golf course.
  • Visit the Sports Beach Club - it opens after May - and enjoy snorkelling, diving and volleyball; or, after June, participate in a session of either yoga, zumba, Qi-Gong, nordic walking or aqua balling.
  • Take in an open-air music concert or an arts & crafts workshop.

The perfect place for a family holiday or a spa break, there's so much to do. Enjoy a spot of Baltic bliss and book up now before other tourists catch on!

The best places to stay in Timmendorfer Strand

For families

  • Hotel Fuchsbau is a stylish hotel just minutes from the beach. The cosy rooms, done out in Scandinavian style, have sleek wood floors. With a wealth of activities available you'll be spoilt for choice. Perfect for families, nature lovers, golfers and walkers.

Spa break

  • Strandhotel Fontana is a gorgeous hotel just steps from a sandy beach on the Baltic coast. Elegant rooms furnished with great care and attention to detail. A state-of-the-art spa offers rejuvenation, and the Michelin-recommended restaurant serves Nordic cuisine with Asian influences. Stunning views and a lovely garden.

For an apartment or villa

  • Our partner Booking.com has a wide range of villas and apartments in the nearby area.

Travel information

  • The best time to travel is between May and July, when you can enjoy full use of the Sports Beach Club, and when the temperature ranges between 11 and 21 degrees.
  • Fly to Hamburg Airport, and get a train from Hamburg Central to Lubeck and change for Timmendorfer Strand. The journey takes 1h 20 minutes.
  • If you want to rent a car, contact our partner Rentalcars.

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Best Hotels in Timmendorfer Strand

  • Hotel Fuchsbau Timmendorfer Strand 75 rooms from $145

    Spa breaks  -  700 m2 spa area with indoor pool, 3 saunas, steam room, ice fountain, experience showers, fitness and treatment rooms
    Business meetings  -  Hold your business meetings in a stylish setting with state-of-the-art technology
    Families  -  A family friendly property with childcare and kids' play area available
    Foodies  -  Culinary delights of all kinds are available at the hotel
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    Experience bliss on the Baltic when you stay in this stylish hotel just minutes from the beach. The cosy rooms, done out in Scandinavian style, have sleek wood floors. With a wealth of activities available you'll be spoilt for choice. Perfect for families, nature lovers, golfers and walkers. See More

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  • Strandhotel Fontana Timmendorfer Strand (23669 Timmendorf beach) 19 rooms from $167

    Restaurant  -  Restaurant with large terrace seves a range of Nordic cuisine with Asian influences
    Great walks  -  Take long coastal walks starting straight from the property's front door
    Diving  -  Discover the flora and fauna of the sea on a scuba excursion
    Views  -  Views of the Baltic Sea and the Timmendorfer beach
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    Gorgeous hotel just steps from a sandy beach on the Baltic coast. Elegant rooms furnished with great care and attention to detail. A state-of-the-art spa offers rejuvenation, and the Michelin-recommended restaurant serves Nordic cuisine with Asian influences. Stunning views and a lovely garden. See More

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