Warnemünde: Germany's best beach for price and quality!

Warnemünde: Germany's best beach for price and quality!

The Baltic Sea beaches are once again very popular this year, as the latest analysis by the travel and booking platform Omio shows. Around 12 million guests decided to stay on the German coasts of the North and Baltic Seas in 2024. The beach in Warnemünde in particular stands out in this respect: It was named the best beach in Germany and is ranked 8th in the European rankings. This means that Warnemünde can clearly outperform the beaches in Kühlungsborn (26th place), Timmendorfer Strand (40th place) and St. Peter-Ording (41st place), while Sylt is only in the middle of the field at 69th place [moin.de].

But what makes Warnemünde so special? The little pearl of the Baltic Sea impresses when it comes to evaluation factors such as visitor ratings, rental prices for beach loungers and the general costs for food and drinks. The average overnight stay in a hotel in Warnemünde costs 124 euros, while you should budget 14 euros for a lounger on the beach. The prices for gourmet items are in the moderate range: a scoop of ice cream starts at just 1.50 euros and a beer costs 5.20 euros. The iced coffee can also be enjoyed for around 4.50 euros. According to nordkurier.de, guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness and leisure opportunities in Warnemünde, which make the region a real tourist magnet.

Price trends and challenges

However, in the summer of 2025, vacationers will face some price increases, as a report from ndr.de shows. The spa taxes and rental prices for beach chairs in many northern German seaside resorts have increased. Day tickets in St. Peter-Ording cost between 3 and 4 euros per person, while the fees in other places such as Sierksdorf and Amrum have also been increased. In the future, holidaymakers will have to budget over 20 euros for a day at the beach with the family (2 adults, 2 children).

The increases do not only refer to the spa taxes; The prices for beach chairs have also risen, for example from 12 to 13 euros in Eckernförde. On Sylt you now pay up to 19 euros for a day basket. Despite these price increases, according to visitors, the price level in Warnemünde remains fair and attractive. This popularity is also reflected in the record bookings in Schleswig-Holstein tourism last year.

The Baltic Sea coast continues to offer high quality and value for money that rivals international Mediterranean stripes, while guests from northern Germany have the opportunity to relax on the beach without the hassle of long travel. The increased tourist offer, coupled with an authentic coastal flair, makes the hearts of many holidaymakers beat faster - even in 2025.