ostseecard use in Grömitz
Great events and a well-maintained beach
The Grömitz “ostseecard”—or, more accurately, the visitor’s tax—benefits everyone. The proceeds from the “ostseecard” are used to fund facilities and services in Grömitz that are not typically found in a comparable town with about 7,500 residents, but which specifically benefit our guests.
Public facilities, the maintenance of the beach, the spa promenade, and other grounds, lifeguard and safety services at the beach, the services provided by the Grömitz Tourist Office, the extensive program of events for all ages, and much more cost a great deal of money, which can be offset by the proceeds from the “ostseecard” in Grömitz.
For more information on the mutual recognition of spa cards/guest cards in Schleswig-Holstein, see here.
Your Tangible Benefits
- Discounted fares on public buses throughout the entire coastal area of Grömitz, Kellenhusen, Dahme, and Neustadt i.H.
- Reduced-price admission to the Grömitzer Welle
- Free access to the eight-kilometer-long licensed beach at the Baltic Sea resort of Grömitz.
- Free or discounted admission to the many activities and events in the Baltic Sea resort of Grömitz
- Free participation in guided walking tours, hikes, or bike tours
- Free participation in the fitness program, which includes Nordic walking, aqua fitness, or beach exercises
- Free Access to the Grömitz Library
- 1 euro off the jump time (applies only to regular prices) at Easyjump
- Discounted Ride on the "Rasender Benno"
- 10% off the bike rental price when booking in person: Bei-Zickel Bike Rental
- And much more
How much does the "ostseecard" in Grömitz cost?
Effective as of 1.1.2026| Location | Season | Time period | Price per day | Annual membership fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grömitz/Lensterstrand | Off-season | 04.01. - 31.03. | €2.50 | 112.00 euros |
| Peak Season | 01.04. - 31.10. | EUR 4.00 | ||
| Off-season | 01.11. - 24.12. | €2.50 | ||
| Peak Season | 25.12. - 03.01. | 4.00 EUR | ||
| Resorts (the rest of the municipality of Grömitz) |
Off-season | 04.01. - 31.03. | €1.80 | €70.00 |
| Peak Season | 01.04. - 31.10. | €2.50 | ||
| Off-season | 01.11. - 24.12. | €1.80 | ||
| Peak Season | 25.12. - 03.01. | €2.50 |
Explanation of the Annual Spa Tax
Online form for reporting the annual resort tax for owners of permanent residences such as houses, apartments, boat slips, and campgrounds.
To Register
During the transitional period for the seasonal change, a fee of 2.00 euros (Grömitz/Lensterstrand) or 1.40 euros (resorts) applies from January 1 to 3.1.2026.
You can find out more about the spa tax in our Bylaws on Spa Fees.
The facilities and responsibilities include, among other things:
- Grömitz's highlights, such as Ostsee in Flammen
- About three and a half kilometers of well-maintained spa promenade
- A total of eight kilometers of cleaned sandy beach
- Installation and Maintenance of Plumbing Systems
- DLRG Rescue and Safety Services at the Licensed Beach
- Free Wi-Fi at the Grömitzer Welle and along the promenade
- Creation and development of a diverse recreational infrastructure, such as the numerous playgrounds for children
- Landscaping and maintenance of all outdoor areas, greenery in our public spaces, Kurpark, etc.
- Repair of Storm and Flood Damage
- Removal of Sand Drifts
- Free access to the municipal library at Kirchenstraße 10 (approx. 10,000 titles)
- And much more
The Digital "ostseecard" for Grömitz
If you received an email, you can access your personalized ostseecard on your smartphone in the Baltic Sea Guide use. That way, you'll always have it on hand. If you have multiple guests or travel companions, you can simply forward the email.
However, if you received a paper “ostseecard” from your host, you can manually enter the “ostseecard” code (located at the bottom right of the “ostseecard”) into the Ostsee Guide to generate your own digital “ostseecard.”