Country Germany District Rostock Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Population 4,278 (31 Dec 2008) | State Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Elevation 2 m (7 ft) Postal codes 18181 Local time Friday 8:47 PM | |
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Weather 5°C, Wind W at 29 km/h, 84% Humidity Points of interest Rhododendronpark, Heimatmuseum, Tuki‑Bahn | ||
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.
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Map of Graal-M%C3%BCritz, Germany
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.