Wismar
Slight restriction in Wismar: The water hiking rest areas in the west harbour and at the end of the overseas harbour cannot be used. However, guests can use the Marina Westhafen Wismar will continue to call at the harbour. The old central city harbour is also available.
Dierhagen
The picturesque water hiking rest area in Dierhagen on the Barther Bodden was extensively renovated just in time for the start of the season. The promenade shines in new splendour, fresh piles have been installed and the electrics have been modernised. A larger fleet of traditional Zeesboats gives the harbour additional charm. The final work was still underway in April, but the harbour should be completely ready for the start of the season.
Updates on the Baltic coast of Schleswig-Holstein:
Warnemünde
There are still around 30 berths available at Marina Hohe Düne for yachts of 12 metres or more.
Rostock
Work on the new bridge over the Unterwarnow is making progress. The 600 metre-long structure is intended for pedestrians and cyclists and is scheduled for completion in 2028. It will form part of the international cycle route from Berlin to Copenhagen. A movable segment will be installed as a bascule bridge for ships and sailors. When closed, the clearance height is four metres.
Prerow
In October last year, the long-awaited island harbour was put into operation as a replacement for the Darßer Ort emergency harbour on the Baltic Sea. This "emergency and staging harbour" offers 33 berths, which can only be used for a maximum of 24 hours. Exceptions only apply in genuine emergencies.
Due to the limited number of berths, a reservation is required - either via the Boatpark app or online at inselhafen-prerow.de. In addition to the mooring fee, a visitor's tax of 2.50 euros per person is charged by the harbour master. Some berths are equipped with stern buoys, so it is advisable to have a boat hook ready, as is customary in Sweden.
Barth
In the eastern harbour, the harbour basin excavated as part of the construction of a large holiday complex with 240 flats was flooded in March. The costs totalled 7.5 million euros and 70 berths are available. Visitors can also moor there, but according to the harbour master, they should not be taller than 10 metres, as the space for manoeuvring in the new basin will then be limited. It is not yet clear exactly when the facility will open.
Stralsund
The second floating pontoon with sanitary facilities in Stralsund's City Marina has been extensively renovated. In addition, the option of reserving berths via the Dockspot booking system is being expanded and further reservation platforms are planned. Sensors are currently being installed at the berths.
In the Schwedenschanze harbour, which is managed by the harbour masters from Stralsund, the sanitary facilities are still housed in containers, as the construction project for permanent facilities has been postponed indefinitely.
There will be restricted opening hours in May/June for sailors who want to pass the Ziegelgrabenbrücke on a round Rügen tour. The Rügen Bridge is closed due to construction work, which is why traffic will be diverted via the causeway and opening times will change. From 7 May to 5 June and from 11 June to 18 June, there will be no opening hours from Monday to Thursday at 8.20 am and 3.20 pm, and from Friday to Sunday at 12.20 pm.
Lohme
The popular harbour on the north-eastern tip of Rügen, an ideal stop on a tour of the island or as a jumping-off point to Bornholm, was closed at the time of going to press due to extensive dredging work, but should be available again at the beginning of May.
Sassnitz
The second major event on the coast of the Baltic Sea is coming up this year: The Sail GP regatta circus of foiling cats will take place on 16 and 17 August in Rügen. The boats sail directly in front of the long outer harbour pier, which is only accessible with a ticket (prices on the Sail GP website: 64 euros, 115 euros for the weekend). Ticket buyers should hurry, as the first categories are already sold out.
Travelling with your own boat can be expensive: A berth in the city harbour costs 450 euros. Alternatively, you can anchor in designated areas up to 50 metres from the race track, which costs 500 euros for the weekend. There is good news for visitors outside of the event: The outer pier, which was closed in 2024 due to storm damage, has been restored and is accessible, and the sailors' showers have been renovated.
Lauterbach
The sheet piling at the Travellift and mast crane was replaced following flood damage. There are plans to raise the pier by 60 centimetres in the future in order to be prepared for climate change. Six new charging points for electric cars are good for the climate in order to meet the increasing demand from long-term guests.
New yard
In the Neuhof marina, the harbour's restaurant, which was recently vacant, has found new tenants. The Fischerstüble offers German cuisine with a focus on fresh fish, but also meat and poultry. All with a Baden flavour. The fishing shop and fish snack bar right next to the harbour has closed.
Krummin
Following the restructuring of the berths, the very pretty natural harbour of Krummin now also has boxes for yachts up to five metres wide. A brand new cycle path has been inaugurated on land, which visitors can use to cycle to the Baltic Sea beach near Zinnowitz, a few kilometres away, on rental or on-board bikes.
