Darß West Beach
Darßer Weststrand
A wild beach in Vorpommersche Boddenlandschaft National Park, with wind-sculpted fallen trees, primeval forest and a lighthouse. It is rated one of Germany's most beautiful beaches.
Darß West Beach lies on the west coast of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, in the core zone of the national park. The sand is scattered with dead trees and roots shaped by the sea wind, and behind them lies the primeval Darß forest. You can park at Prerow or Ahrenshoop and walk or cycle for about an hour to reach the beach. At the northern end are the Darßer Ort lighthouse and a nature museum. There are no facilities in the area, so bring plenty of drinking water. It's about an hour's drive from Rostock.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Rövershagen
- Warnemünde Lighthouse & Teepott
- Alter Strom, Warnemünde
- Warnemünde Beach
- St. Peter's Church
- St. Nicholas' Church
- Rostock City Harbour
- Neuer Markt & Town Hall