Cycle the Coastal Path
Coastal Area 3 hrs
Rent a bike and explore the picturesque cycling paths along the Baltic Sea coast.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
German and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Timmendorfer Strand Zentrum
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Round up or 5-10% for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
85 · Very good
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Food to try
Fischbrötchen
Matjes
Rote Grütze
Lübecker Marzipan
When to visit Timmendorfer Strand
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan20
Cold, grey, quiet
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Feb25
Cold, often snowy
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Mar35
Chilly, early spring
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Apr50
Cool, blooming
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May70
Mild, pleasant
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Jun85
Warm, sunny
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Jul95
Warmest, peak season
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Aug90
Warm, busy
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Sept75
Mild, quieter
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Oct55
Cool, autumn colors
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Nov30
Cold, damp
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Dec40
Cold, festive mood
Things to do in Timmendorfer Strand
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Enjoy a Fischbrötchen by Niendorf Harbor
Niendorf Hafen 1 hr
Savor a fresh fish sandwich directly from a fishing boat at the charming Niendorf harbor.
Any time of day
5 places
Relax on Timmendorfer Strand Beach
Timmendorfer Strand 3 hrs
Enjoy the soft sands and refreshing waters of the Baltic Sea.
Visit SEA LIFE Timmendorfer Strand
Timmendorfer Strand 2 hrs
Explore marine life from the Baltic Sea and beyond in an interactive aquarium.
Stroll the Seepromenade
Timmendorfer Strand Zentrum 2 hrs
Wander along the lively promenade, enjoying shops, cafes, and sea views.
Indulge at Ostsee Therme Scharbeutz
Scharbeutz 4 hrs
Relax in the thermal baths and saunas, or enjoy water slides with family.
Explore Lübeck Old Town (UNESCO)
Lübeck (day trip) 6 hrs
Take a day trip to the historic Hanseatic city of Lübeck, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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