Family holiday: Active relaxation at the Bio Family Hotel on the Baltic Sea
Wide fields, tree-lined avenues, chic Baltic Sea resorts, and architecturally charming Hanseatic cities: holidays in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are varied and in high demand. For many years, the federal state has topped the list of the most popular destinations for German holidaymakers, as the annual travel analysis of the Forschungsgemeinschaft Urlaub und Reisen (FUR) (Research Association for Holidays and Travel) shows. Only last year did the frontrunner fall behind Bavaria. The reason: Bavaria had a larger number of beds available during the Corona pandemic.
German holidays were even more popular last year than they already are, with the virus-related travel restrictions. For example, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's market share of Germans' main holiday trips of five days or more rose from 5.1 percent in 2019 to 7.6 percent in 2020. This year, too, many Germans are looking to take a holiday in their own state. All the signs are good. After a long Corona lockdown, hotels and guesthouses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are finally open again. Guests from all federal states have been allowed to visit since 4 June.
This will especially please family holidaymakers, who will find ideal conditions for relaxed and exciting holidays between the Baltic Sea and the Mecklenburg Lake District. A special accommodation tip near the coast is the children's and family hotel Gut Nisdorf. It is located about 17 kilometers northwest of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund, directly on the coast of the Grabower Bodden. This is an extension of the Baltic Sea that reaches deep into the land and is called the "Bodden". The island of Rügen is about 50 kilometers away from the hotel, the Baltic Sea spa Zingst about 30 kilometers.
Get close to nature at Gut Nisdorf
The lovingly restored historic manor house with twelve comfortable holiday flats is surrounded by a garden of around 25,000 square meters. Adults can rediscover the child within and race around the extensive grounds on Go Karts and scooters. Next to the terrace is a playground with a climbing house, suspension bridge and slides, the natural swimming pond, and a sunbathing and play area. Ideal for enjoying the sunset in the evening on the beach bench by the bathing lake in the garden with a good glass of wine in your hand. Or to play a last round of badminton or table tennis with the children before the day draws to a close on the shores of the Bodden. The spacious grounds, surrounded by an abundance of greenery, promise relaxation for the body and soul right from the start. Pure paradise. Sometimes deer, foxes, and hares run through the village to the manor house. In spring and autumn, flocks of cranes nest around Nisdorf estate and the nearby Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. In the evening and morning hours, they often fly directly over the manor house. It is a spectacular sight when the cranes sail across the Bodden - and a special opportunity to be very close to nature in your holiday home.
Ecologically renovated and lovingly furnished
Ecology and sustainability play an important role in the organic family hotel. In addition to their regular organic certification, the hotel has been undergoing a carbon footprint assessment for the last ten years. This records the CO2 footprint - and offsets it with certificates. Since the beginning of 2020, the family hotel has been climate neutral. The owners and operators of the estate, Sabine Stange and Jürg Gloor, use ecologically compatible building materials wherever possible.
Ideal terrain for hikers and cyclists
The attractive tourist region provides ideal conditions for a wide variety of activities, and Gut Nisdorf is the perfect base for excursions of all kinds. The beautiful Baltic beaches are close by and perfect for families. The nearest one is in Barhöft, only about 15 minutes by car from Nisdorf. A must is a visit to the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, which lies on the southern Baltic Sea coast between Rostock and Stralsund and boasts beautiful landscapes. If you like to be more active on holiday, you can enjoy a cycling tour with the family along the Baltic Sea Coast Cycle-Path. Despite its length (1,000 kilometers from Flensburg in the north to Usedom on the Polish border in the east), it is one of the more leisurely tours and leads through the gently rolling countryside or along the water - spectacular views included. Hikes on the Baltic Sea coastal hiking trail E9 are also recommended. And since 2013, there has even been a new pilgrimage trail that holidaymakers can hike on parts of. The 133-kilometre Birgitta Trail leads from Sassnitz on the island of Rügen via Stralsund to Triebsees.
A trip to the Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park is also recommended. Visitors can explore the 786 square kilometer area with its diverse flora and fauna by bike or on foot. Another tip for families: the Recknitztal bird park region guarantees wonderful animal experiences. With "The magical adventures from the bird park region Recknitztal with Tizi Toll and Fiete Marlow", little ones can visit the stations of the two protagonists in search of the magical amulet. The booklet is available at the region's tourist information offices. The Recknitz Valley can also be explored from the water: Adventurous travelers can enjoy the landscape by canoe, kayak, or with pedal boats or rowing boats from the Recknitz.
And if, after so much nature and picturesque landscapes, you feel like experiencing the city, visit the Hanseatic cities of Rostock, Greifswald, and Stralsund and marvel at the impressive masonry architecture.