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Timmendorf beach

Timmendorf beach
Timmendorf-Strand is a good mix of attractive bathing fun for the young and the young at heart. There is a wide range of water sports on site. On the west coast of Poel Island, right next to the harbor and in front of the lighthouse campsite, you will find Timmendorf beach with its distinct maritime flair. The old lighthouse, which is over 140 years old and still shows ships the way to Wismar, and the harbor at its foot make this beach so unique. At around 700 meters, young and young-at-heart bathers in particular will find everything their hearts desire here. Numerous water sports facilities, such as pedal boating, water skiing, kitesurfing and surfing, transform Timmendorf beach into one of the liveliest places on the island of Poel during the bathing season. The beach, which is patrolled by lifeguards in the high season, is managed by beach chair rental companies, who will be happy to reserve a chair for you for your entire stay. Many restaurants with large sun terraces invite you to enjoy a wonderful natural spectacle every day in good weather. In Timmendorf you will experience sunsets that you will dream about long after your vacation is over. Afterwards, you can take a stroll along the jetties of the piers to watch incoming ships mooring and perhaps spin a few yarns. The DLRG/Nivea beach festival and the day of the sea rescuers take place here every year.

Timmendorf bathing beach - maritime flair on the island of Poel

The Timmendorf bathing beach is located on the west coast of the island of Poel in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, right next to the harbor and in front of the lighthouse campsite. What makes this beach special: the over 140-year-old lighthouse, which still guides ships to Wismar, and the harbor at its foot give Timmendorf an unmistakable maritime flair.

Water sports and bathing fun on 700 meters of sandy beach

At around 700 meters, the Timmendorf beach offers a wide range of activities for young and young-at-heart during the bathing season. Pedal boating, water skiing, kitesurfing and surfing make the beach one of the liveliest places on the island. In the high season, lifeguards ensure the safety of bathers, and beach chair rental companies also offer baskets for the entire stay. Restaurants with sun terraces invite you to linger - the sunsets over the Baltic Sea in particular are an unforgettable natural spectacle. A walk along the piers, where you can watch ships coming in, rounds off a visit to the beach. The DLRG/Nivea beach festival and the day of the sea rescuers also take place every year.

How to get to the Timmendorf beach on the island of Poel

The island of Poel is located near Wismar, which has a train station around 12.6 km away. The easiest way to get there by car is via the Wismar-Mitte highway junction (approx. 15 km). If you are traveling by bus, the nearest bus stop is Wismar ZOB (approx. 12.4 km). Alternatively, you can take the ferry from Wismar (approx. 12.2 km) and enjoy the maritime atmosphere on the way to the island.