Suggestions for day trips in and around Grömitz

Get out and experience the Baltic Sea

Are you looking for places to visit during your vacation or day trip to Grömitz? That’s perfect, because we have plenty to offer. In addition to sunshine, sandy beaches, the sea, and dunes, the Bay of Lübeck has many activities in Grömitz that are sure to be highlights of your trip.  

Discover this popular vacation spot that has it all: countless attractions in and around Grömitz for explorers of all ages. Whether it’s relaxing walks with the dog, exciting trips to the lighthouse and wildlife parks, or leisurely afternoons at farm cafés—Grömitz and the surrounding area promise a wonderful experience every day. Perfect for families, nature lovers, children, and anyone who loves variety or just wants to take a breather.  

The best places to visit around Grömitz:

  • Accessible by bike
  • Dune landscapes and two bird sanctuaries
  • Distance: 3.5 km, 5 minutes by car

  • Schneekloth Orchard
  • A charming farm café, farm stand, and regional cuisine
  • Pick your own fruit: from strawberries to sour cherries to quinces
  • Playground, petting zoo, and guided pony rides
  • Distance: 2 km, a few minutes

  • Dahmeshöved Lighthouse
  • Stunning view of the Baltic Sea
  • Guided tours from April through October
  • Distance: 16 km, 20 minutes

  • Historic Museum Courtyard
  • History you can see, touch, and experience firsthand
  • Silversmiths and belt makers in the workshop
  • Nature trail with tree-lined paths and heirloom fruit varieties
  • Distance: 15 km, 18 minutes

  • A historic harbor with over 770 years of history
  • Charming Old Town
  • Largest marina on the German Baltic Sea coast
  • Modern marina
  • Distance: 13 km, 17 minutes

  • Highest point in Schleswig-Holstein: 167.4 m
  • Observation decks such as the Elizabeth Tower or the Telecommunications Tower
  • In close proximity to the source of the Schwentine
  • Distance: 23 km, 24 minutes

  • The world-famous Holstentor
  • Hanseatic city with a historic old town
  • Many theaters and museums
  • Seven church steeples and monuments worth seeing
  • Distance: 50 km, 45 minutes

  • More than 125 attractions
  • From roller coasters to water rides to the Indian Village
  • Germany's fifth-largest amusement park
  • About 460,000 square meters of nonstop action
  • Distance: 26 km, 23 minutes

  • Enjoy coffee and cake at a historic monastery complex
  • Old Benedictine Abbey
  • Numerous events, such as the monastery festival, craft fairs, and much more
  • Distance: 6 km, 8 minutes

  • A collection of snail and mussel shells covering 500 square meters
  • 4,000 species on display
  • Germany's Largest Shell Exhibition
  • www.hausdernatur.de

Animal-themed outings for the whole family:

  • 4 million liters of water
  • Germany's largest tropical aquarium
  • A variety of marine life: sharks, starfish, and lionfish
  • www.meereszentrum.de

  • Petting, cuddling, and grooming donkeys
  • Restaurants for small and big appetites
  • Don't forget your beach pants and a change of clothes
  • www.eselundlandspielhof.de

  • Face to face with fascinating sea creatures
  • 33 lifelike basins
  • www.sealife.de

  • Approximately 600 hectares of deciduous and mixed forest
  • Wild Boar Enclosure
  • Adventure playground where kids can let off steam
  • Nature Trail and Forest Pond

  • Animals from all over the world
  • Guided tours and animal feedings
  • Large adventure and children's playground
  • www.zoo-arche-noah.de

Fancy a city break? on the Baltic Sea?

In the area surrounding the popular Baltic Sea resort of Grömitz, there are several towns that offer Hanseatic charm, rich culture, and great shopping. Find out which destinations await you here.