Graal-Müritz
| Graal-Müritz | ||
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  Graal-Müritz | ||
Location of Graal-Müritz within Rostock district  | ||
| Coordinates: 54°15′N 12°15′E / 54.250°N 12.250°ECoordinates: 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) | |
| Population (2015-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 4,154 | |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 18181 | |
| Dialling codes | 038206 | |
| Vehicle registration | LRO | |
| Website | www.graal-mueritz.de | |
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 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 great 5 km beach, a spacious 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 German Seamanship and Navigation Museum (Deutsches 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 beach and the surrounding area are great places for swimming, hiking, cycling, fishing, walking and running. Also, the Aquadrom, a large well-being, swimming and fitness facility is open all year round.
Gallery
Pier of Graal-Müritz
Rhododendron Park
Windmill in Graal-Müritz
Resort architecture in Graal-Müritz
External links
Media related to Graal-Müritz at Wikimedia Commons
- http://www.graal-mueritz.de/en/ official page (German, English)