Quick Summary:

  • There’s really no need to leave Germany in search of an idyllic beach vacation.
  • It may not be the stereotypical tropical paradise that most discerning beachgoers long for, but Germany is not lacking in sugar sand beaches, exhilarating water sports, or coastal comforts.


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1. Eckernforde Hauptstrand ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Eckernforde Hauptstrand | Beaches in Germany
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2. Familenlagune Perlebucht ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Familenlagune Perlebucht | Beaches in Germany
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3. Hornum Oststrand

Hornum Oststrand | Beaches in Germany
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4. Juister Strand

Juister Strand | Beaches in Germany
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5. Niendorfer Strand

Niendorfer Strand | Beaches in Germany
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6. Norderney Nordbadestrand

Norderney Nordbadestrand | Beaches in Germany
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7. Nordseestrand Neuharlingersiel

Nordseestrand Neuharlingersiel | Beaches in Germany
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8. Ostseebad Binz

Ostseebad Binz | Beaches in Germany
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9. Ostseebad Dahme

Ostseebad Dahme | Beaches in Germany
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10. Ostseebad Prerow

Ostseebad Prerow | Beaches in Germany
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11. Ostseebad Strande

Ostseebad Strande | Beaches in Germany
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12. Schluchsee

Schluchsee | Beaches in Germany
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13. Schonberger Strand

Schonberger Strand | Beaches in Germany
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14. Seebad Lubmin

Seebad Lubmin | Beaches in Germany
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15. Stage 16

Stage 16 | Beaches in Germany
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16. Strand Timmendorf-Poel

Strand Timmendorf-Poel | Beaches in Germany
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17. Strand Warnemunde

Strand Warnemunde | Beaches in Germany
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18. Sudstrand Burgtiefe

Sudstrand Burgtiefe | Beaches in Germany
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19. Sudstrand Pelzerhaken

Sudstrand Pelzerhaken | Beaches in Germany
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20. The Elbstrand

The Elbstrand | Beaches in Germany
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21. Themenstrande Scharbeutz

Themenstrande Scharbeutz | Beaches in Germany
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22. Ostseebad Binz

Ostseebad Binz | Beaches in Germany
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23. Walchensee

Walchensee | Beaches in Germany
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24. Westerland Haupstrand

Westerland Haupstrand | Beaches in Germany
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25. Wulfener Hals

Wulfener Hals | Beaches in Germany
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Summary & FAQ Eckernforde Hauptstrand Familenlagune Perlebucht Hornum Oststrand Juister Strand Niendorfer Strand Norderney Nordbadestrand Nordseestrand Neuharlingersiel Ostseebad Binz Ostseebad Dahme Ostseebad Prerow Ostseebad Strande Schluchsee Schonberger Strand Seebad Lubmin Stage 16 Strand Timmendorf-Poel Strand Warnemunde Sudstrand Burgtiefe Sudstrand Pelzerhaken The Elbstrand Themenstrande Scharbeutz Ostseebad Binz Walchensee Westerland Haupstrand Wulfener Hals

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