Baltic Sea resort Rerik - Sights and excursion destinations on the Salzhaff

Today we’re taking you to the idyllic Baltic Sea resort of Rerik, located between Wismar and the Baltic Sea resort of Kühlungsborn. We’ll show you not only the most beautiful sights in Rerik, but also some varied excursion tips and insider information. During our bicycle tour on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route, we explored this charming Baltic Sea resort and immediately agreed that we wanted to return again in the summer. Here on the Salzhaff, the clocks tick completely differently; there’s definitely no room for everyday stress and worries. The small town of Rerik is located directly on the sea, but awaits you not only with beautiful sandy beaches but also with numerous leisure and water sports activities. More on that in the following article, enjoy browsing!

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Other interesting travel destinations:
Overview map of Baltic Sea resort Rerik
Arrival in Rerik
Local mobility
Hotels & guesthouses in Rerik
Visitor’s tax in Baltic Sea resort Rerik
Sights in Baltic Sea resort Rerik
Baltic Sea resort Rerik – beach & Bathing fun
Baltic Seaside resort of Rerik – Excursion destinations
Hiking and cycling trails
Camping site in Baltic Seaside resort of Rerik
Travel reading for your vacation

Overview map of Baltic Seaside resort of Rerik

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Getting to Rerik

By car: The Baltic Seaside resort of Rerik is located between the island of Poel/Wismar and the Baltic Sea resort of Kühlungsborn. From Wismar, take the B105 to Neubukow, then continue on to Rerik in just under 12 minutes. If you’re coming from Rostock, it’s best to take the B105 via Bad Doberan to Kröpelin, then turn onto the L122 and continue to the Baltic Sea resort. From Hamburg, take the A1 to Lübeck, then the A20 to Wismar and continue as described above.

By train: You can also reach the Baltic Sea resort by public transport. To do so, take the train from Hamburg or Berlin, for example, to Rostock and then change to the regional train to Neubukow. From there, continue to Rerik by bus (lines 104, 105, 121) or taxi. You can find bus connections at www.rebus.de. Buy train tickets to Rerik here*.

By bike: If you live nearby, you can also travel comfortably by bike. We drove to Heiligendamm, parked there, and cycled on to Kühlungsborn, Bastorf, and Rerik. This is a really beautiful route with great highlights along the way. More about it here: Our bike tour to Rerik.

Local mobility

The Baltic Sea resort of Rerik is not particularly large and is best explored on foot. You’ll also find a bike rental on site, where you can rent a bike for a varied day trip. The Rerik-Bike rental shop is located on Dünenstraße, and the Zweiradcenter (bicycle center) is located by the lagoon. Both providers offer e-bikes for €20 a day or 7-speed bikes starting at €8. Of course, you can also bring your own bike and explore the surrounding area.

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Hotels & Guesthouses in Rerik

In Rerik, you’ll find a few hotels, guesthouses, and vacation apartments. Since the selection is limited, you should book well in advance, especially during holiday periods. The rooms and apartments at the Haffidyll garni* are popular with tourists. Although they are quite simply furnished, they still exude a cozy atmosphere. The Hotel and Restaurant “Zur Linde” has also received excellent reviews from previous guests and is located in a quiet location in the center of the Baltic Sea resort.

The HR Baltic Sea Cottage* holiday apartment, just 200 meters from the beach and very charming and decorated in a maritime style, is also very beautiful and idyllic. There are other holiday apartments and houses in the surrounding area, as well as a few hotels. Be sure to check out the lovingly designed Gutshof Bastorf* or the cool feels Beach Club Hotel* in Kühlungsborn.

Tourist Tax Ostseebad Rerik

If you visit the Baltic Sea resort as a guest, you must pay a so-called tourist tax. This fee is used, among other things, for the maintenance of public playgrounds, for cleaning and securing the beaches, and for financing the water rescue service. From May 15th to September 15th, you must pay €2 per day, and from September 16th to May 14th, you must pay €0.75 per day. Children up to 18 years of age are exempt from this tax. You can find all the current information here: Tourist Tax Ostseebad Rerik.

Ostseebad Rerik Sights

The sights in Ostseebad Rerik are manageable, which only makes a vacation more pleasant. At least you won’t feel like you’re missing out by just lazing on the beach. However, we can recommend a few lovely spots for a leisurely stroll. In the lovingly designed local history museum, you’ll learn more about Rerik’s history. The nostalgic bathing cart from the 19th century, located in the garden in front of the museum, is certainly an eye-catcher. Also worth seeing is the red brick St. Johannis Church, which was built in the second half of the 13th century.

A few shops, restaurants, and snack bars, a small harbor, and numerous boat docks await you on the Haffpromenade. The Haffplatz square is the central hub, where various events take place, among other things. If you want to take home a very special souvenir, you should look for the “Erik von Rerik” (just google it). From the lagoon promenade, you also have direct access to the approximately 170-meter-long pier. This bridge is currently closed because it needs to be rebuilt.

For us, the most beautiful sight in Rerik is the view from Schmiedeberg. This small elevation is located right next to the pier and, after just a few steps, awaits you with a magnificent view of the harbor, the town, the Salzhaff, the beach, and the sea. The viewpoints from the cliffs are also very beautiful, such as the Rose Garden or the Love Gorge.

Baltic Seaside Resort Rerik – Beach & Swimming Fun

Since the Baltic Sea resort of Rerik is located between the Baltic Sea and the Salzhaff Lagoon, a variety of landscapes and options await you here. The Rerik beach is around 6 kilometers long and offers enough space for all beachgoers across 10 beach sections. While in the northeast you can still see the up to 13 meter high cliffs, in the southwest towards the Wustrow peninsula it becomes very flat. You can expect, among other things, textile beaches, nudist areas, and even dog-friendly beaches (on the Teufelsschlucht beach and on the Wustrow Peninsula beach). From the pier to the “Schustertreppe” section, the beach is patrolled by the DLRG (German Lifeboat Association) during the season.

The sand is very soft and fine, especially around the pier, which is sure to delight kids building sandcastles. The gently sloping beach is generally very suitable for families with children. In summer, you can also play a game of beach volleyball, take part in an outdoor yoga session, or go kitesurfing if the wind is blowing from the right direction. Thanks to the proximity to the lagoon promenade, restrooms, restaurants, ice cream stands, and shops are just a stone’s throw away from the beach.

Baltic Seaside Resort Rerik – Excursion Destinations

There’s also plenty to experience around Rerik. A trip to the picturesque island of Poel, which is only about 13 km from Wismar, is highly recommended. During the season, excursion boats also depart from the small harbor in Rerik and make their way across the lagoon, to the island of Poel, and along the Wustrow peninsula. We highly recommend a stroll through the historic town of Wismar. This old town has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, in our opinion, is one of the most beautiful old towns in Germany. You can find out more here: Our Wismar highlights and travel tips.

The Baltic Sea resort of Kühlungsborn is also very popular, with its endless beach promenade, beautiful villas, green city park, and picturesque sandy beaches. More about this here: Excursion to the Baltic Sea resort of Kühlungsborn. Don’t miss the Ghost Forest in Heiligendamm and Nienhagen, as well as the diverse Baltic Sea resort of Warnemünde, the Hanseatic City of Rostock, and the lighthouse in Bastorf. Browse through our many posts from Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

Hiking and biking trails

If you don’t just want to laze around on the beach, you can also lace up your hiking boots and explore the surrounding area on foot. An extensive hiking network with many options awaits you around Rerik. How about, for example, a hike along the cliffs to Meschendorf or even to Kühlungsborn (approx. 3 hours)? This tour is particularly beautiful because you have the sea to your left almost the entire time. On the Komoot website, you’ll find numerous hiking tours with detailed descriptions and photos: Hikes around Rerik.

You can also see a lot of the surrounding area in a very short time by bike. We recommend a tour to Heiligendamm, to the island of Poel, or even to Bad Doberan. The paths are very well signposted and well-maintained, so you can drift carefree through the rolling hills of the surrounding area. You’ll also find plenty of inspiration on this topic on the Komoot website: Cycling tours around Rerik.

Camping site Ostseebad Rerik

In the Baltic Sea resort, you can also enjoy a relaxing camping holiday. The Camping Park Rerik is located in the northeast of the city, not far from the Devil’s Gorge. It offers 250 pitches for caravans, tents, or motorhomes, modern sanitary facilities with showers, toilets, and bathrooms, as well as a lakeside terrace with a bistro, a kiosk, barbecue areas, and children’s entertainment. You can find all the information about prices and amenities here: Camping Park Rerik.

Travel reading for your vacation

Want to laze on the beach, enjoy the sun, and read a great book? Or would you like to prepare for your vacation and browse through a travel guide? We recently brought the travel guide from via reise*, which features 144 pages of information about Rerik, Kühlungsborn, and Boltenhagen. With this guide, we also walked through Kühlungsborn and checked out the pretty Baltic Sea resort.

If you simply need a nice book for the beach, check out our article “12 Months – 12 Books” and be inspired. We’ve also put together a small selection for you in our book shop. Enjoy browsing!