Wittenbeck between the Kühlung, natural beach and golf

Forest and hiking in the Kühlung

Wittenbeck borders the “Kühlung” landscape conservation area to the southwest. The “Kühlung” forest offers considerable recreational value and is a popular destination for residents and visitors. Many hiking routes in the Kühlung excursion area start in Wittenbeck. This makes the village a practical starting point for hiking plans: the routes are part of the excursion area, and many begin in Wittenbeck. If you enjoy exploring on foot, you can take this into account when choosing where to stay.

The protected area, forest and hiking trails give the surroundings distinct character. Its location on the landscape conservation area describes Wittenbeck’s southwestern boundary; the forest offers recreation and excursions, while the hiking routes that start there have a practical connection to vacation planning. This combination makes hiking one of the clear themes to consider when choosing a holiday apartment in Wittenbeck.

Natural beach and coastal scenery

Wittenbeck’s beach is about 2.5 kilometres long, and its steep coast is approximately 4 to 8 metres high. The Wittenbeck natural beach lies north of Wittenbeck. These measurements describe two different aspects of the coastal scenery: the length conveys the extent of the beach, while the height adds the steep coast to the picture.

This makes it possible to consider the beach’s length and the shape of the coast as specific features when planning a vacation, rather than viewing the beach simply as a place name.

Two golf courses with distinct profiles

The Wittenbeck Golf Resort covers about 86 hectares and has two courses with a total of 27 holes. The 18-hole Eikhof championship course is par 72 and is considered a challenge for ambitious players. The public 9-hole Höstingen course is par 56 and includes a golf school and practice facilities with pitching and chipping areas.

The course details make the difference clear: Eikhof is the 18-hole championship course, while Höstingen is a public 9-hole course that also includes a golf school and practice areas. If you want to include golf in your travel plans, you can compare these profiles with your own interests. Check Höstingen’s current operating status when planning a specific round.

Another place to go for fishing

Angling also has a dedicated point of contact in Wittenbeck. Visitors can get information about angling and their fishing licences at Schote's Angelturm. For travellers interested in this activity, the angling tower adds a distinct option to the choice between forest, beach and golf.

Wittenbeck within the broader Rostock travel destination

The broader Rostock travel destination also includes regional highlights beyond Wittenbeck’s own attractions. The Rostock region is surrounded by 62 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline, dotted with a number of seaside resorts. The historic Molli narrow-gauge railway runs between Kühlungsborn and Bad Doberan and is the oldest narrow-gauge railway on the Baltic coast. These details offer a broader view of the travel destination without conflating regional features with Wittenbeck’s own offerings.

Culture is also part of this broader picture: the Wolhynier Umsiedlermuseum in Linstow offers guided tours for groups and individuals. With ethnographic objects, photographs and documents, the tours tell the story of the Volhynian Germans from the mid-19th century until their resettlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War. When planning a vacation, you can therefore decide whether your holiday apartment should mainly suit Wittenbeck’s nature and leisure offerings or whether regional cultural attractions should also play a role.

Discover more destinations: Hohenfelde, Reddelich, Admannshagen-Bargeshagen, Börgerende-Rethwisch, Steffenshagen, Bartenshagen-Parkentin, Heiligendamm, Retschow.

View the broader travel overview: Amt Bad Doberan-Land.