Old Lighthouse
The landmark where the Vorderreihe meets the beach promenade: the brick tower with the Maritim high-rise as its unequal neighbour – the most photographed motif in town. Best in evening light.
Sights · lighthouse · Passat · Brodten cliffs
See and do
Travemünde can be walked in a day – the fixed points all sit between the beach, the Trave bank and the Priwall. The context comes from this page; the data on every place from the directory.
The fixed points
Four-masted barque Passat
The tall ship on the Priwall bank is visible across the Trave from the Vorderreihe and a few minutes away by ferry. Open as a museum ship in season; the masts alone are worth the crossing.
Priwall
The peninsula opposite the town centre: promenade and marina at the front, quiet nature behind – natural beach, dunes and the view back to Travemünde. The ferry ride is part of the experience.
Vorderreihe and promenade
The waterfront mile: arriving ferries almost within reach, gabled houses and restaurants behind, and in season the sand sculpture exhibition. The liveliest spot in town at night.
Brodten cliffs
North of the Kurstrand the coast rises into cliffs – the path on top runs towards Niendorf with wide views across the Bay of Lübeck. Sturdy shoes; no bathing at the natural shore below.
Beach sections and water in detail →
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Bike and hike
- Hike Brodten cliffs walk The classic: along the clifftop towards Niendorf, with wide views across the Bay of Lübeck.
- Hike, approx. 5.5 km Priwall loop Cross by ferry, pass the Passat and the promenade, return across the natural part of the peninsula.
- Bike Coastal bike tour Travemünde as a stage of the Baltic coastal cycle route – flat along the water, good for half a day.
More on foot and by bike: walks and the promenade circuit · Brodten cliff · the Priwall.
All sights (49)
From the places directory: photo, rating and map link on every entry.
Common questions about sights in Travemünde
What are the sights in Travemünde?
The main fixed points are the Old Lighthouse on the beach promenade, the four-masted barque Passat on the Priwall bank, the Vorderreihe with its gabled houses and arriving ferries, the Priwall with its natural beach and marina, and the Brodten cliffs north of the Kurstrand. In total the directory records 49 sights with photos and a map.
Can you visit the Old Lighthouse in Travemünde?
The Old Lighthouse can be seen from outside at any time – it stands where the Vorderreihe meets the beach promenade and is the most photographed motif in town, especially in evening light.
What can you see in Travemünde in a day?
The five main points – lighthouse, Vorderreihe, Priwall with the Passat (by ferry), beach promenade and Brodten cliffs – are all within walking distance and can be experienced in a day. The coast planner turns them into a day programme in 30 seconds.
How do you get to the four-masted barque Passat?
The Passat lies on the Priwall bank of the Trave and is visible from the Vorderreihe. It is a few minutes away by the Priwall ferry; the museum ship can be visited in season.
