Seebrücken are among the most popular excursion destinations along the Baltic Sea coast for tourists and locals alike. Whereas in the early days, ships and boats were moored on the seaside bridges in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, nowadays young and old alike are drawn to the meter-long promenades by the sea. Whether it's the longest pier in Germany in Ahlbeck or the longest of its kind in continental Europe in Prerow or the pier in Germany's first seaside resort Heiligendamm, every single one is worth a trip surrounded by a fine, salty Baltic Sea breeze.

More than just the sea: what to experience on the seaside resorts in MV

Walk across the sea and let your gaze wander into the distance - a stroll across one of the Baltic Sea's sea bridges is simply part of a beach vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. For the best possible view, there are telescopes at many of the sea bridges. And along the beach promenades, guests can take a leisurely stroll through the many small shops or treat themselves to delicious culinary delights in a restaurant.

However, the lakeside bridges are not just suitable for strolling and as a photo backdrop - there are plenty of events and activities to try throughout the year. How about the following ideas, for example?

• Go on a boat tour
  
  Originally, sea bridges were intended as mooring points for ships that could not reach the shore in shallow waters. Even today, many of the seaside bridges in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern still serve as landing stages for shipping traffic - for example the Binz, Sellin & Göhren seaside bridges. From here, tourists can embark on a sightseeing tour across the Baltic Sea or along the chalk cliffs or take a day trip to the seaside resorts on the island of Rügen.
   
• Prove your skills in a sandcastle competition
  
  The white sandy beaches on the Baltic Sea coast are perfect for building a sandcastle. How practical that the lidos are right on the beach! The sandcastle competitions that take place in many places (if available, link to the relevant subpage) have almost become a tradition - in Boltenhagen, Warnemünde, Graal-Müritz or Zierow, young and old can dig away and, with a bit of luck, win one of the attractive prizes. Whether as a team or solo artist, everyone can take part free of charge. Registration takes place on site with the organizer.
   
• Discover creative and homemade items at an arts and crafts market
  
  The seaside resorts in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are the setting for numerous events. This is also the case for the arts and crafts market, which takes place in the summer months on the Seebrücken forecourt in Graal-Müritz. Curious visitors and art lovers can marvel at creative creations made of glass, wood and leather, silver or ceramics at the market and purchase special souvenirs of their vacation in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.  
• Visit a seaside festival
  
  With fireworks and live music, the popular seaside resorts such as Boltenhagen, Binz or Zinnowitz are transformed into a colorful hustle and bustle full of culinary delights and lots of fun and games for the whole family at the Seebrückenfest.  
• Go on a dive
  
  A special excursion destination can be found at Seebrücke Zingst: a diving gondola that takes you four meters below the surface of the sea. During the 40-minute dive, visitors learn about the underwater world of the Baltic Sea and get up close and personal with plants and animals.
   
• Try your luck at fishing
  
  A bridge in the middle of the sea makes many an angler's dream come true. If you want to go fishing on one of the sea bridges, you can look forward to proud catches such as cod, flounder, sea trout and turbot on the Baltic Sea - provided you have a bit of fishing skill. Newcomers to fishing without a fishing license can have a tourist fishing license issued in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This is valid for 28 days and entitles you to fish in designated fishing waters throughout MV.