Major city · Germany
Travemünde
Go for one night, or as a day trip from Lübeck (20 min by train): beach, old lighthouse and the Passat ship, not a full holiday.
Travemünde is the Baltic seaside borough of Lübeck, at the mouth of the Trave, with a 1.7 km white-sand beach, a 1539 lighthouse and a ferry port for Sweden, Finland and Latvia. It has been a licensed Seebad since 1802. The old town is small and walkable; most visitors come for a beach day or a single night, and use Lübeck as the base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Aug for beach weather; May and Sep for quieter walks
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many places closed); July if you want quiet — Travemünder Woche fills the town
- Airport
- HAM
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Travemünde112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Travemünde, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a beach town.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers112 fire and ambulance · 110 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHAM Hamburg (About 1 h by car; train via Lübeck, roughly 1.5–2 h (check)).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable: Vorderreihe and the promenade are for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee and cake€4–8 (≈ US$5–10)
- Sit-down mealMain course, mid-range restaurant€14–24 (≈ US$17–30)
- Street or quick mealFish sandwich at the fishing port€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Beer0.5 l€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketOld lighthouse entry€2 (≈ US$3) adults, €1 (≈ US$2) children
- Budget bedHoliday apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HAM Hamburg (About 1 h by car; train via Lübeck, roughly 1.5–2 h (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Care
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Jun, Aug–Sep. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Travemünde: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable: Vorderreihe and the promenade are for pedestrians and cyclists. Trains from Lübeck run to Travemünde Hafen, Strand and Skandinavienkai. The Priwall ferry crosses the channel (about €1.20 adults), and buses 30, 31 and 40 link the town with Lübeck. A car is a liability in summer — parking is tight and the port area is fenced off.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lübeck
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Regional train from Travemünde Strand or Hafen, about 20 min
Holstentor, marzipan and the old town; the obvious pairing with a Travemünde stay.
Timmendorfer Strand
goDoor to door: About 1 h (check)
Train to Lübeck then onward, or car along the coast (check)
Another Baltic beach town with a longer promenade; busier in summer.
Grömitz
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h (check)
Car via the A1 (check)
Seasonal boat trips have run in the past — check dates before relying on them.
Ratzeburg
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Lübeck, then onward by train or bus
Lake island town; a half-day if you have already done Lübeck.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town / Vorderreihe
Shops, cafés and the promenade on foot; best for a short stay without a car.
Strandpromenade and Kaiserallee
Beachfront hotels and apartments; the quietest mornings, busiest in July–August.
Priwall peninsula
Across the channel by ferry; calmer beach and the Passat, fewer restaurants.
Lübeck (as a base)
Cheaper and more choice; 20 min by train to Travemünde Strand.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €140 | €140 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €110 | €220 |
| Resort tax (Kurabgabe), per adult per beach day, 15 May–14 Sep2 × €3 | €5 |
| Priwall ferry, return2 × €2 | €5 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €39 |
| Trip total≈ €215 per person per day, bed included | €429≈ US$500 |
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2026 estimate in euro; travel to Travemünde excluded. Bed prices are check. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee and cake | €4–8 (≈ US$5–10) |
| Fish sandwich at the fishing port | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Main course, mid-range restaurant | €14–24 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Beer, 0.5 l | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Harbour cruise, 60 min | from €7 (≈ US$9) |
| Old lighthouse entry | €2 (≈ US$3) adults, €1 (≈ US$2) children |
| Train Lübeck–Travemünde | about €3 (≈ US$4) single |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Resort tax (Kurabgabe) applies to beach days between 15 May and 14 September: about €2.60 (≈ US$4) for the town beach, €1 (≈ US$2) for Priwall.
- You cannot walk into the Skandinavienkai ferry terminal from the station — take bus 30 or 40 one stop.
- Many restaurants and bars close outside the summer season; check before you plan an evening out.
- Ferries to Sweden are heavily booked in summer and on public holidays — reserve ahead.
- Nightlife is limited; for clubs and late bars, go to Lübeck or Hamburg.
Emergency numbers
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Police
- 110
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Emergency
- Fire and ambulance112
- Police110
Embassy
No embassy in Travemünde; most countries have embassies in Berlin and consulates in Hamburg. US citizens: consulate general in Hamburg (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Lübeck Hbf → Travemünde Strand: about €3 (≈ US$4), 20 min
- Priwall ferry, single: about €1.20 (≈ US$2) adults, €0.80 (≈ under US$1) children
- Bus 30/31/40 Lübeck → Travemünde: about €3 (≈ US$4) single
Say or show
- Moin — Hello (moyn)
- Danke — Thank you (DAN-kuh)
- Bitte — Please (BIT-tuh)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (vee feel KOS-tet das)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ikh mit KAR-tuh TSAH-len)
- Wo ist der Strand? — Where is the beach? (voh ist dair shtrant)
Resort tax is collected by hotels; day visitors are meant to pay at the tourist office.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Travemünde. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug for beach weather; May and Sep for quieter walks · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many places closed); July if you want quiet — Travemünder Woche fills the town · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for HAM and LBC: last train from Lübeck, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with anchors: Vorderreihe and old town, promenade and beach, Priwall and Passat, Skandinavienkai.
- Place pages with verified hours (old lighthouse, Seebadmuseum, Passat) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry-day fixtures: Skandinavienkai bus transfer, check-in cutoffs, summer booking pressure.