Grömitz

Grömitz is a city in Schleswig-Holstein, at the coast of the Baltic Sea. The small villages of Cismar and Lensterstrand belong to Grömitz administratively.

Understand
Grömitz has been a sea resort since 1813 and a sea spa since 1949. With just 7,824 inhabitants, Grömitz hosts about 150,000 guests each year. It is the third most visited tourist destination in the state of Schleswig Holstein (after Westerland on Sylt and St. Peter Ording) and the most visited on Schleswig Holstein's Baltic Sea Coast.

Cismar is a landlocked village built around a medieval monastery.

Get in
Grömitz can not be reached by train or plane directly. The closest train station is in Neustadt, the closest large airport in Hamburg. Both are connected to Grömitz by bus.

By bus
Flixbus serves the town.

If you're already in the area or wish to do most of the trip by train, take the train to Neustadt in Holstein and from there bus line 5800 to Grömitz. For schedule and ticketing information consult Nah SH the state public transit authority.

By bicycle
Grömitz lies along the Baltic Sea Cycle Route (Eurovelo 10) locally known as Ostseeküstenradweg (D2)

By car
Grömitz and Cismar are located at the Bundesstraße 501, which can be reached via the A1 highway.

Get around
The promenade, spa gardens, and pedestrian area are all within walking distance of each other. Additionally, there's a public bus system which can be used to reach Cismar.

Eat
There are many restaurants and fast food stops in Grömitz, in particular along the promenade. Many offer local sea food. None of the large chains are present in Grömitz.

Sleep
There are many holiday apartments and homes in Grömitz. If you're already in Grömitz and need a room, go visit the

You can also search for a room on the German-language website of Grömitz.

There are five four star hotels in Grömitz:

Stay safe
As a tourist town, Grömitz is generally safe. Take the usual precautions, e.g. against pickpocketing.

When swimming
The German Life Saving Association operates lifeguards stations along the beach. Pay attention to flags displayed:


 * A half-red half-yellow flag indicates a lifeguard station is in use and swimming is allowed.
 * An additional yellow flag indicates that swimming is not allowed for inexperienced swimmers, children and old people.
 * A single red flag indicates that swimming is not allowed, for example due to undercurrents, high waves, or water pollution.

In any case, do not swim past the buoys.

Go next

 * Hamburg
 * Hansa Park amusement park
 * Kiel
 * Lübeck
 * Travemünde