Tour the Passat Sailing Ship
Priwall 2 hrs
Explore the impressive four-masted barque, a museum ship on the Priwall peninsula.
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
2–5 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Strandpromenade
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
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Fischbrötchen
Lübecker Marzipan
Labskaus
Rote Grütze
When to visit Travemunde
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, often grey
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Feb25
Cold, windy
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Mar35
Chilly, awakening
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Apr50
Cool, changeable
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May65
Mild, pleasant
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Jun80
Warm, sunny
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Jul90
Warm, beach weather
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Aug85
Warm, pleasant
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Sept70
Mild, less crowded
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Oct55
Cool, autumnal
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Nov30
Cold, damp
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Dec20
Cold, festive
Things to do in Travemunde
8 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
3 places
Relax on the Travemünde Beach
Strandpromenade 3 hrs
Enjoy the wide sandy beach, perfect for sunbathing and swimming.
Visit the Old Town of Travemünde
Old Town 1.5 hrs
Wander through charming streets with historic buildings and local shops.
Enjoy a Baltic Sea Cruise
Harbor 2 hrs
Take a boat trip along the coast for different perspectives of Travemünde.
Any time of day
4 places
Climb the Travemünde Lighthouse
Travemünde Center 1 hr
Ascend Germany's oldest lighthouse for panoramic Baltic Sea views.
Stroll the Strandpromenade
Strandpromenade 1.5 hrs
Walk along the lively promenade, past shops, cafes, and the historic pier.
Take the Priwall Ferry
Trave River 0.25 hrs
Enjoy a short, scenic ferry ride across the Trave to the tranquil Priwall peninsula.
Indulge in a Fischbrötchen
Harbor 0.5 hrs
Savor a fresh fish sandwich from a local vendor at the harbor.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Travemunde
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