Graal-Müritz is a Seeheilbad (seaside health resort) in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is located in the Rostock district, near Rostock, Ribnitz-Damgarten and Stralsund.
Graal-Müritz | |
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Coordinates: 54°15′N 12°15′E / 54.250°N 12.250°E | |
Country | Germany |
State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
District | Rostock |
Government | |
• Mayor | Frank Giese |
Area | |
• Total | 8.34 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
Population (2022-12-31)[1] | |
• Total | 4,183 |
• Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
Postal codes | 18181 |
Dialling codes | 038206 |
Vehicle registration | LRO |
Website | www.gemeinde-graalmueritz.de |
Graal-Müritz is among the most popular German destinations for tourism and health cures alike. It borders both the Baltic Sea and a large forest called Rostock Heath. The town offers many hotels, restaurants, a 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) beach, a public Rhododendron Park and a well-being and fitness centre. There is an hourly train service to Rostock. This journey takes 30 minutes.
Museums
editGraal-Müritz has its own museum of local history called "Heimatstube". In the region, there are several large museums like the Shipbuilding and Seafaring Museum (Schiffbau- und Schifffahrtsmuseum) in Rostock, the German Amber Museum (Deutsches Bernsteinmuseum) in Ribnitz-Damgarten or the German Maritime Museum in Stralsund.
Sports and recreation
editThe local sports club, TSV Graal-Müritz, plays in the state's league. The Aquadrom is a large well-being, swimming and fitness facility.
Gallery
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Rhododendron Park
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Windmill in Graal-Müritz
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Resort architecture in Graal-Müritz
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Church
References
edit- ^ "Bevölkerungsstand der Kreise, Ämter und Gemeinden 2022" (XLS) (in German). Statistisches Amt Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. 2023.
External links
edit- Official website (in German)