The best MTB trails around Dahme

Dahmeshöved Lighthouse The old lighthouse has been defying the sometimes harsh coastal climate for decades. It stands on a coastal headland halfway between Fehmarn and Travemünde and serves as a navigational beacon for shipping in the Mecklenburg and Lübeck Bights. The 28.8-meter-high, octagonal brick tower was built in 1878/79 on a rise in the terrain ("Höved") near the present-day Baltic Sea resort of Dahme, according to plans by Veitmeier from Berlin. The height of the light above sea level is a stately 33.7 meters. In 1890, the lighthouse was equipped with a kerosene incandescent lamp. Passing ships could spot it from more than 14 nautical miles away, even under kerosene light. During wartime, it served as an observation platform for air traffic control. Since 1925, the lighthouse has shone with a 220-volt/300-watt lamp and a backup liquid gas lamp. In 1939, a small brick tower was erected next to the Dahmeshöved lighthouse, from which the lighthouse keepers monitored visibility conditions. As soon as visibility deteriorated due to fog, snow, or rain, acoustic identification signals were deployed by air fog sound systems on the cliff. An automatic measuring device has controlled the operation of the foghorn since 1957. Today, a forward buoy with the East top mark "Dahmeshöved O" warns of the shallows in the area of the headland. Since 1978, the Dahmeshöved lighthouse has been operating fully automated via radio remote control. During the period of German division, the lighthouse in Dahmeshöved had a special significance. It served as a point of orientation for GDR citizens during escapes across the Baltic Sea, as the so-called "light of freedom".

Memorial stone & information board at Dahmeshöved If you continue north from Lensterstrand along the coast (past Kellenhusen towards Dahme), you will come across the official memorial site. The place: On the beach path between Kellenhusen and Dahme, not far from the Dahmeshöved lighthouse. [1, 2] The significance: The Dahmeshöved lighthouse was considered the "Light of Freedom" by many people on the Mecklenburg coast. As it was visible from the GDR side, it served as a vital point of orientation for hundreds of escapees at night for their journey or swim across the Lübeck Bay. [1, 2, 3] The monument: A memorial stone and an information board commemorate the estimated 5,600 escape attempts across the Baltic Sea. The stone bears the inscription: "Above the Baltic Sea, the light of freedom shone for us – For the GDR refugees 1949–1989" (the counterpart is on the Mecklenburg side

Discover Schleswig-Holstein kraxelmaxel Kletterpark Grömitz © www.ostsee-schleswig-holstein.de At over 60 stations on a total of 4 courses (plus an introductory course) between 4 and 10 meters, everyone can test their courage and skill. A top-class climbing experience directly behind the beach and dike with a sea view and always well secured. Groups (from 10 people) and school classes are very welcome. Team training sessions with the motto "Together we are strong" are also offered. You can find the current opening hours and prices here: https://www.kraxelmaxel.de/

In Kellenhusen, you will mostly find a fine-sandy main beach, but the water is often pebbly. For a real, natural stone beach, it is best to hike north towards Klostersee (Kellenhusener Forst). There you will find plenty of stones, flints, and fossils.

very suitable for both children and adults. Unfortunately, no shade in strong sunshine. Should be taken into account when planning

The high ropes course offers interesting parcours for young and old. A mini-golf course and a snack station are also located on site.

On a bench or a sky lounger, you can let your soul dangle, sunbathe, enjoy an ice cream, or simply admire the unobstructed view of the Baltic Sea.

While strolling along the promenade, cafés and restaurants invite you to feast and small shops to browse. At the fish stalls, you can get a large selection of fresh fish, and for the World Fish Sandwich Day, even somewhat more unusual creations of herring, eel, and the like. The promenade is also the center of other events such as the Brückenfest, the Großer Dahmer Drachenfest, the New Year's Eve Beach Party, or the first swim of the year.