September 2, 2024, 3:31 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
A vacation at the Baltic Sea in winter? It’s not exactly the first thing that comes to mind. You’re much more likely to think of a skiing vacation in the mountains or sunbathing in the south at a temperature of at least 25 degrees Celsius. Yet the German coast is particularly beautiful these days. We have put together a few reasons for a trip north.
Ice cream and the beach are already a perfect pair in summer – in cones or scoops, cocktails or colas; the frozen treat refreshes heated beachgoers. In winter, however, the successful duo takes on a completely different interpretation: When it gets really cold, the Baltic Sea freezes, and ice piles up on the beach – to glisten and sparkle in the sun like a giant Swarovski necklace. If that’s not a reason to go to the Baltic Sea these days, it’s not the only one.
1. Ice winter on the Baltic Sea
It rarely happens that the Baltic Sea freezes over. Winters by the sea are getting milder and milder, the ice tends to retreat from the coasts, and the number of annual ice days is continuously decreasing. The ice winter at sea is also capricious. It’s not just minus temperatures that turn the sea to ice; the wind direction and strength must also be right, and precipitation and the salt content of the water also play a not insignificant role. It’s almost a miracle if the sea actually freezes. And then, at the latest, it’s time to go! Because the natural spectacle that awaits you there is unique.
2. Luxury hotels at a bargain price
It’s no secret that prices in hotels plummet outside the high season. But at the Baltic Sea, people still wonder: isn’t winter the nicest time of year to discover Germany’s coasts? Fortunately, this realization has not yet spread so far, which is why hoteliers are still busy putting together their special winter packages, which are so cheap that you don’t have to think twice about whether you should take a quick trip to the Baltic Sea right now. Of course, you have to! Even luxury hotels, where you can hardly afford even one night in summer, are suddenly affordable.
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3. Warm up and relax
If you spend a long time out in the cold, you need to get warm every now and then. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to warm up on the coast – whether in the wellness oasis of an adventure pool, with an extensive teatime by the fireplace, or a princely 5-course meal in a gourmet restaurant.