Graal-Müritz

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
Pier at Graal-Müritz
Coat of arms
Location of Graal-Müritz within Rostock district
Graal-Müritz
Graal-Müritz
Coordinates: 54°15′N 12°15′E
CountryGermany
StateMecklenburg-Vorpommern
DistrictRostock
Government
 • MayorFrank Giese
Area
 • Total8.34 km2 (3.22 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (2018-12-31)[1]
 • Total4,079
 • Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneCET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
18181
Dialling codes038206
Vehicle registrationLRO
Websitewww.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

Graal-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

The local sports club, TSV Graal-Müritz, plays in the state's league. The Aquadrom is a large well-being, swimming and fitness facility.

References
  1. "Statistisches Amt M-V – Bevölkerungsstand der Kreise, Ämter und Gemeinden 2018". Statistisches Amt Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (in German). July 2019.
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