Water temperature
20.8 °C
Air: 15 °C
Water temperature 20.8 °C · officially “excellent”
Beach and water
Travemünde has two official bathing waters – the Kurstrand (2.1 km) and the Priwall (1 km), both classified “excellent” under the EU Bathing Water Directive. The water is currently at 20.8 °C. This page gathers the readings, the beach sections and the practical bits for a day by the sea.
How is the water right now? 20.8 °C
Wave height
0.0 m
calm (glassy)
period 1.6 s · from north-west
Wind
6 km/h
from west · light breeze (2 Bft)
gusts up to 13 km/h · Kite/SUP: not enough wind
UV-Index
low
Vibrio
5.73 / 30
elevated
Water level
+26 cm
deviation from mean water level
Expected (BSH forecast)
- Bis Sonntag Abend −15 +20 cm
- Sonntag in der Nacht 0 +45 cm
- Montag im Tagesverlauf +10 +45 cm
Water temperature in Travemünde in detail – forecast and context →
The next days
- today 18°/14°light rain63 % rain
- Tue 18°/12°light rain43 % rain
- Wed 21°/15°light showers53 % rain
- Thu 21°/13°partly cloudy40 % rain
- Fri 23°/15°light rain
grasses hardly any mugwort low to medium
Sun over Travemünde
Where does the sun rise and set today?
Sunrise today
05:58
Look towards the north-east 66° NE
The sun climbs straight out of the open sea – something few German Baltic resorts can offer.
Best spots today
Sunset today
20:45
Look towards the north-west 295° NW
In the evening the sun drops over the bay to the north-west – over water from the northern and elevated spots.
Best spots today
The direction shifts across the year: north-east and north-west at midsummer, south-east and south-west in winter.
- Day length
- 14 h 46 min −4 min
- Golden hour, morning until
- 06:48
- Golden hour, evening from
- 19:55
- Blue hour, evening
- 20:45–21:25
- Moon
- waxing crescent
Sunrise and sunset on the map
The rays show the direction of today’s sunrise and sunset as seen from the Kurstrand – in summer the sun rises over the open Baltic. Times and direction are computed live for today.
Water quality Travemünde – official bathing-water status
Water today 20.8 °C
Travemünde main beach (Kurstrand)
Excellent water quality
Priwall beach
Excellent water quality
Both of Travemünde's official bathing sites have held the top EU class for years. Travemünde main beach (Kurstrand): rated “excellent” in all 14 EU assessment years since 2012. Priwall beach: “excellent” in 12 of 15 EU assessment years, otherwise “good” – “excellent” without interruption since 2021.
Classification of all EU assessment years
| Assessment year | Travemünde main beach (Kurstrand) | Priwall beach |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 (2009–2012) | ausgezeichnet | gut |
| 2013 (2010–2013) | ausgezeichnet | gut |
| 2014 (2011–2014) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2015 (2012–2015) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2016 (2013–2016) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2017 (2014–2017) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2018 (2015–2018) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2019 (2016–2019) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2020 (2017–2020) | ausgezeichnet | gut |
| 2021 (2018–2021) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2022 (2019–2022) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2023 (2020–2023) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2024 (2021–2024) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
| 2025 (2022–2025) | ausgezeichnet | ausgezeichnet |
EU bathing water classification, calculated from four years of official laboratory samples (roughly monthly in season) – not a live reading. Acute warnings (e.g. blue-green algae) day-to-day on the official bathing water map.
Source:
Open Data Schleswig-Holstein
(Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung – 2.0 (Land Schleswig-Holstein)) · Data as of: 17 August 2026 · History/season: CC BY 4.0, Data as of: 18 July 2026
The EU classification measures faecal germs – not vibrios. What vibrios are and who needs to take care
The beach sections
Kurstrand
The main beach in front of the resort area: 2.1 km of fine sand, with the promenade and its restaurants right behind. Most beach chairs are here, and distances are short – the Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station is a few minutes on foot.
Priwall
The peninsula across the Trave, reached by the Priwall ferry. Quieter than the Kurstrand, with a view of arriving ferries and the four-masted barque Passat, moored here as a museum ship. The designated dog and naturist sections are at its eastern end.
Brodtener Ufer
North of the Kurstrand the cliffs begin, running towards Niendorf: a natural shore of stones rather than sunbathing lawns, popular for walks and for the view. It is not a designated bathing water – those are Kurstrand and Priwall.
All sections share the calm character of the Baltic – why it is gentler than the North Sea has its own page.
Explore the shore on foot: the promenade circuit and the coastal paths →
verified on 10 June 2026
Water rescue at the beach
Supervised spots and rescue stations from the official tourism data. Emergency at sea: 124 124 (sea rescue) or 112.
- DLRG Hauptwache Kaiserallee 6a
- DLRG Wachturm Kaiserallee 6a
- DRK Wasserwacht Priwall Dünenweg 17
Practical for a beach day
Dog beach and naturist section
Season: dogs are banned from the main beach until 31 October
Designated dog beach sections are at the eastern end of the Priwall and at the Brodten shore – dogs are welcome there all year. On the rest of the beach, dogs are banned from 1 April to 31 October. A naturist section is also on the Priwall; everything is signposted on site.
Beach chairs
Four operators rent out beach chairs on the Kurstrand and the Priwall in season; many can be booked online. Operators, contact routes and special cases are in the beach chair guide. To the beach chair guide
Bathing season and lifeguards
The bathing season runs from 1 June to 15 September; during this time the bathing waters are officially sampled and the main areas are supervised by DLRG lifeguards during the day. Mind the beach flags. Depending on wind and currents, jellyfish occasionally drift into the bay – most species are harmless. Which jellyfish sting and which don’t
Bathing with open wounds
From about 20 °C water temperature, vibrios multiply – natural bacteria of the Baltic Sea. For healthy bathers this is harmless; but anyone with open wounds and pre-existing conditions should avoid warm seawater. The official bathing water classification measures faecal germs, not vibrios. Vibrio: risk, protection, symptoms
Parking near the beach
Close to the beach are the car parks Am Leuchtturm, Leuchtenfeld, Godewind, Backbord, Kowitzberg; for the harbour area, the Hafenbahnhof car park. There are currently no live occupancy figures – on summer weekends, arrive early or take the train. Getting here and parking
Step-free to the beach
Beach chair operator Seipel lends out free beach wheelchairs, Kanthak rents accessible beach chairs; there are also step-free beach accesses and accessible toilets. Our accessibility page gathers all the details – including toilets and mobility-aid hire. What exactly is due is explained in our overview of the visitor tax and beach fee. Travemünde accessible
Resort fee and guest card
Travemünde charges a resort fee in season. Overnight guests usually receive the guest card via their accommodation; current rates, exemptions and sales points for day visitors are listed on the official tourism site. travemuende-tourismus.de
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the Baltic Sea in Travemünde?
Currently around 20.8 °C (Open-Meteo Marine, loaded at build time). In high summer the Bay of Lübeck usually reaches 18 to 22 °C.
How good is the water quality?
Both official bathing waters – Kurstrand and Priwall – carry the EU classification “excellent” (period 2022–2025). It is based on official laboratory samples taken roughly monthly in season; there is no live reading.
Are there tides in Travemünde?
Hardly – the Baltic Sea is almost tide-free; the tidal range in the Bay of Lübeck is a few centimetres. Noticeable water level changes are usually caused by wind.
Where are dogs allowed on the beach?
All year at the designated dog beach sections at the eastern end of the Priwall and at the Brodten shore. On the rest of the beach dogs are banned from 1 April to 31 October; from November to March they are allowed there too – follow the signs on site.
Does the beach in Travemünde charge admission or a resort fee?
The beach itself is free to access. In season Travemünde charges a resort fee; overnight guests usually receive the guest card via their accommodation. Current rates, exemptions and sales points for day visitors are on travemuende-tourismus.de.
Where to park for the beach?
Closest are the car parks Am Leuchtturm, Leuchtenfeld, Godewind, Backbord and Kowitzberg. They fill up early on summer weekends; the train stops right by the beach (Lübeck-Travemünde Strand).
