Leap into the cold, wet water! Be there when the sea is opened in Travemünde at the beginning of May. The annual ritual of the first dip has become a cherished tradition in the resort. At the beginning of May, the low temperature of the water demands a degree of courage from all bathers. A jovial event marked by much North German humour on Travemünde’s Kurstrand beach – your ideal Baltic Sea experience!
After bathing in the open sea had been popular in England since the middle of the 18th century, the idea of a seaside resort culture also spilled over into Germany. The seaside resort of Travemünde was opened in 1802 as the third oldest resort in Germany – after Heiligendamm and Norderney. From then on, a new chapter opened in the history of Travemünde. This little fishing town, founded in 1187, became the top attraction for bathers from near and far.
The official season in Travemünde runs from 15 May until 14 September. The ostseecard offers those staying overnight during the season free access to the beach, free participation in the sports programme in July and August and many discounts on attractive leisure activities – all for € 3.00 per day. In the off-season (15 September – 14 May), the ostseecard costs € 1.60 per day. Children up to the age of 17 do not pay any spa tax.
