Things to do
Our tips for Grömitz and the surrounding area – with children, with dogs and for rainy days.
Landmarks and beach
- Pier with diving gondola
- Stay dry while descending about 4 m below the Baltic Sea. Opening times vary by season. Within walking distance (400 m).
- Beach and promenade
- 8 km of sandy beach and a 3.5 km promenade from the dog beach to the marina. Within walking distance (from 250 m).
- Marina
- Around 780 berths, maritime flair and a playground.
- Lensterstrand
- About 3 km north: natural beach with dunes and a bird sanctuary, quieter than the main beach.
- Cliffs towards Brodau
- Coastal footpath with views, continuing to Neustadt.
- Beach train "Rasender Benno"
- Round trip through the town in the main season (approx. March to October).
- Boat trips
- From the pier, including the resort boat along the Bay of Lübeck to Travemünde.
Family and leisure
- Hansa Park
- Germany's only theme park by the sea in Sierksdorf near Lübeck – more than 125 attractions from chill to thrill.
- Arche Noah Zoo
- Over 300 animals, seal feeding at 11 am and 4 pm. Open all year, dogs on a lead allowed.
- Dünenwelten
- New since October 2026: indoor play world "Tobedüne" (over 1,000 m²), dune bowling and food right on the promenade.
- EasyJump
- Indoor trampoline park with ninja course and VR zone.
- Climbing park "Kraxelmaxel"
- At Lensterstrand: over 60 stations with sea views, plus dune mini golf, lookout tower and playground.
- Mini golf "Eldorado"
- On Pappelallee.
- Ferris wheel
- On the promenade (seasonal, from about March).
- Active holidays
- Surf school, horse riding and guided bike tours (Wednesdays April–October from the pier forecourt).
- Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Warnsdorf
- Rustic, family-friendly leisure park with go-kart track, petting zoo, playground and farm shop.
Wellness and sport
- Grömitzer Welle
- Seawater wave pool with slide, current channel and sauna area with sea views. Daily 8 am–9 pm, all year.
- Golf Club Ostseebad Grömitz
- 18-hole course in the middle of town plus a short course. Visitors welcome, dogs on a lead allowed.
Culture and nature in Cismar (approx. 10 min by car)
- Cismar Abbey
- Brick Gothic architecture and exhibitions. Abbey festival on the second weekend in August.
- Haus der Natur
- Germany's largest collection of shells and snails – good on rainy days.
- St Nicolai Church and spa gardens
- In the town centre.
Farm cafés and local food
- Obsthof Schneekloth
- At the edge of town: farm café, farm shop, pick-your-own fruit, petting zoo, pony rides and playground.
- Hof Klostersee in Cismar
- Demeter farm with café and farm shop.
- Scheunencafé Hof Hagen
- Between Grömitz and Cismar, with petting animals.
Events through the year
- "Ostsee in Flammen"
- End of August: big firework display from the pier, music on the promenade, free entry.
- Open-air cinema
- At the pier (summer).
- "Lichtermeer"
- Light festival in the spa gardens (October).
- Open-air New Year's Eve
- With fireworks on the pier forecourt.
With your dog
- Two dog beaches
- Nordstrand and Lensterstrand. In the main season (1 April – 31 October) dogs are only allowed there.
- Zoo and golf course
- Dogs on a lead are allowed at Arche Noah Zoo and on the golf course.
On rainy days
- Our rainy-day tips
- Grömitzer Welle, Dünenwelten, EasyJump, Haus der Natur and the diving gondola at the pier.
Information without guarantee. Please check opening times and dates with the provider in advance. The links lead to the providers or to the Grömitz tourist office (groemitz.de, mostly in German).