Riding by the sea

Introduction
Baltic Sea Germany

Experience the charm of Heiligendam – the oldest seaside resort of Germany, only 2 hours from Berlin and Hamburg! Already Luise of Prussia and European high aristocracy have enjoyed the exclusivity of this spectacular place. Experience the splendor of the historical building complexes of the Kempinski Grand Hotel on the beach of the Baltic Sea that will captivate you from the moment you arrive.
We have put together a riding holiday at this breathtaking resort with excellent riding opportunities from dressage, Western riding, or even polo!
On the premises is the enormous stud property Vorderbollhagen, well known for its race course. This is a paradise for the horses, with large paddocks and beautiful open fields to play in. Here Mecklenburger and Holsteiner are bred and trained skillfully and carefully. Instructions for beginners and advanced (to Class L) are offered in the indoor riding arena (20x60m), on the dressage court (20x60m) or on the jumping course.
The trail rides are across soft and sandy trails, lush meadows and through the forests up to the Baltic Sea. Also, from October to March there is beach riding available. For the Western rider there are even first-class Quarterhorses available for your hacks. Advanced riders can also learn the royal game of polo on accomplished Argentinean-bred polo ponies. Non riders can even participate with the horses in wonderfully restored horse carriages. We have included 6 riding segments for the week, but you can add as many as time allows.
Come and relax in elegance and beauty. Behind historical fronts, 225 luxuriously equipped rooms and suites (surcharge) with the highest comforts await you.
The finest culinary creations are served at the gourmet restaurants “Friedrich Franz” or “Kurhouse” under enormous crystal chandeliers. From the “Baltic Bar” you can end the day with some refined wines or spirits as you enjoy the sunset over the Baltic Sea.

Accomodation

Welcome to Heiligendamm


There are places on earth which are out of this world. Imagine a place which offers almost everything, except appointments, stress and the hectic pace of every day life. There is such a magical place - it’s called Heiligendamm. The region of Mecklenburg-Westerm Pomerania creates a feeling of freedom. Discover how the air is getting saltier while driving through the century-old avenues of trees. Surrounded by the Baltic Sea and dense beech forests appears the “White Town” of Heiligendamm in a resplendent light. Today, six classical style buildings create a place where luxury does not equal glitter or show, but where true luxury is represented by calmness, leisure and time: the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm.



All rooms, whether they have an overwhelming view to the Baltic Sea or to the park, feature a king-size bed, marble bathroom with floor heating, bath-tub and shower, toilet, amenities, make-up mirrors, heated towel rack and hair dryer, ISDN and LAN connection, Stereo-TV, DVD Player, telephone, fax- and computer access, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, mini bar, spacious working desk, evening turndown service as well as daily local and international newspapers.



Your standard package includes lodging in a Classic Room with Pakview - room upgrades are availbale.
Classic Rooms - Classic Rooms measure approximately 30m² and are located in the House Grand Hotel, the Hohenzollern Castle and the Orangery with park and peaceful beech forest view.
Classic Rooms are available in the House Grand Hotel as well as in the Severin Palais with a breathtaking view over the Baltic Sea.
Superior Rooms - Superior Rooms measure approximately 35 m² and are available in the House Grand Hotel, the Severin Palais, the House Mecklenburg, the Hohenzollern Castle and the Orangerie with park and peaceful beech forest view.
Superior Rooms in the House Grand Hotel and the Severin Palais offer a breathtaking view over the Baltic Sea.
Deluxe Rooms - Deluxe Rooms measure approximately 40m² and are situated in the House Grand Hotel, the House Mecklenburg and the Hohenzollern Castle, with park and peaceful beech forest view.
Deluxe Rooms in the House Mecklenburg and Severin Palais offer a breathtaking view over the Baltic Sea.
Suites - Suites feature a king-size bed, marble bathroom with floor heating, bath-tub and shower, toilet, amenities, make-up mirrors, heated towel rack and hair dryer, ISDN and LAN connection, Stereo-TV, DVD Player, Premiere, telephone, fax- and computer access, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, mini bar, spacious working desk, evening turndown service as well as daily local and international newspapers.



The Resort:
The heart of the hotel facilities forms the Kurhaus building with its prestigious ballroom - the centre of social life. The Gourmet– as well as the Kurhaus Restaurant with the adjoining terrace and its Greek style columns indulges your palate with delicious events.
Kempinski Grand Hotel Heiligendamm is situated directly on the beach of the Baltic Sea, surrounded by unspoiled nature – approximately 30 minutes from Rostock and Wismar.
Six houses form an unique ensemble surrounded by the Baltic Sea and peaceful beech forests and create a place where true luxury is represented by calmness, leisure and time.
• House “Grand Hotel”
• Hohenzollern Castle
• House Mecklenburg
• Orangerie
• Severin Palais
• Kurhaus

136 rooms and 79 suites: All rooms and suites, whether they have an overwhelming view to the Baltic sea or to the park, feature a king-size bed, marble bathroom with floor heating, bath-tub and shower, toilet, amenities, make-up mirrors, heated towel rack and hair dryer, ISDN and LAN connection, Stereo-TV, DVD Player, telephone, fax and computer access, individually controlled air conditioning, safe, mini bar, spacious working desk, evening turndown service as well as daily local and international newspapers.



Features :
Beach Resort - Conference Hotel - Kids Club - Swimming Pool(s) - Golf - Beaches - Countryside
- Children's Programs - Banquets - Business Meetings - Adventure - Shopping Available - Wedding Chapel - High-Speed Internet Access - On-Site Pool - Fitness Center - Leading Spa Hotel - Spa facilities



Dining
Dine superbly. An invitation to rhapsodise.
We serve the best regional products, brilliantly refined at the historic Kurhaus Restaurant. With its luxurious, hand-painted silk wall coverings and chandeliers, as well as the magnificent terrace with its columns and breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea, the restaurant offers an exquisite ambience.
Gourmets can expect the best at the Restaurant Friedrich Franz: Awarded with a Michelin star, Chef Ronny Siewert and his team treat you with a culinary world of aromatic colours.
Savour mediterranean specialties in the neighbouring Italian Restaurant Medini's. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere on the large terrace with a view over the Baltic Sea - and the most romantic sunsets.
The Baltic Bar, situated in House Mecklenburg, is with its terraces the place to meet for an appetizer. The Nelson Bar in House Grand Hotel is the ideal place for a digestive as well as to sit and listen to live piano music.



The menu features the finest dishes:
Kurhaus Restaurant
At the historic Kurhaus Restaurant we serve the best of regional products, brilliantly refined. With its luxurious, hand-painted silk wall coverings and chandeliers, as well as the magnificent terrace with its columns and breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea, the restaurant offers an exquisite ambience.
Restaurant Friedrich Franz
Savour culinary delights on the highest level in the intimate Gourmet Restaurant Friedrich Franz with only 28 seats. Handpainted silk wallpaper, chrystal chandeliers and a breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea complement the special treat by Chef Ronny Siewert's cuisine which is awarded a Michelin Star.
Restaurant Medini’s
Savour "La dolce vita" in the White City by the Sea - in the italian Restaurant Medini's, located directly at the beach. With its simplicity and elegance, the Medini´s offers a relaxed and rather casual atmosphere where guests have a wonderful view of the Baltic Sea.
Nelson Bar
Wooden panelling, oil paintings, windows to the clear blue Baltic Sea. The Nelson Bar with its terrace is located on the ground floor of the House Grand Hotel. During the day, the Nelson Bar offers a wide selection of fresh cakes, small dishes as well as coffee and tea specialties.
Traditional English Afternoon Tea can be savoured in the Bar's almost club-like atmosphere. In the evenings, with live entertainment, the bar is the central meeting point for our guests for Cocktails and a wide range of drinks.
Every first Saturday, Live Jazz at the Nelson Bar is a must for Jazz lovers.
Baltic Bar
Welcome to our Baltic Bar. Whether you choose to relax in the light and airy maritime surroundings of the bar or enjoy the fresh air on our terrace, you will always be guaranteed spectacular sea views. The Baltic Bar serves a selection of refreshing hot and cold drinks, pastries and light meals.
Asia Pavillon
Here you can enjoy sushi, sashimi, Indian and Thai curries, soups and salads. Refresh yourself with an Asian beer or a glass of Sake. 



Recreation and Health
Enjoy luxury with all your senses    „Heic te Laetitia Invitat post balnea Sanum“
“Pleasure awaits you here once you emerge from the healing baths”
This Latin inscription has greeted visitors since Heiligendamm was established as Germany’s first seaside resort in the 18th century.
Be pampered at Heiligendamm as Friedrich Franz I, Duke of Mecklenburg, once was – here, we take spa culture to a whole new level.
On an area of 3,000 m², guests at the Severin Palais will be able to indulge in an exclusive programme of wellness, health and beauty treatments that is tailored to the tradition behind the oldest coastal resort in Germany.The Kempinski Heiligendamm SPA is a world of its own. With its very own palace, the hotel offers a large indoor swimming pool and various saunas; sample of comprehensive fitness at the Fitness Center, well-being and beauty programmes a well as little sports outside. Wonderful Beach in front of the hotel.

Features
Children's dreams become true - Three floors with different worlds of experience surrounded by a garden are available to young hotel guests - welcome to the "Eisbären Kinderclub" with many activities.
Ballroom and 9 meeting and conference rooms. Wedding Chapel.

Riding

Itinerary

There is a wide variety of activities to chose from during your stay.
Of course we offer horseback riding, but also water sports, golf, hiking, excursions and a kids club.

Horseback riding:

Trail rides - The closeness to the coast makes the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm and its nearby riding stable an ideal meeting point for lovers of beach riding. From October until March we offer rides along the beach of Heiligendamm. Moreover, we can even arrange rides which take a couple of days, including nightly stays. The partly untouched landscape and many nature reserves make up the location for a special kind of riding experience. Explore the unique harmony between horse and nature during a day  ride or a ride lasting several days.  It is possible to arrange a picnic, if requested in advance.

Horse carriages - tours can be arranged for up to 10 persons. It is possible to arrange food on the carriage if requested in advance.
During the advent season we offer special carriage tours, including hot wine punch and chestnuts.

Instruction - Riding lessons & polo lessons available, in the indoor arena, dressage court or jump course. 


Golf:

In 1996 the 9 hole golf course was just the beginning of the Wittenbeck Baltic Sea Golf Resort. Nowadays sporting finesse characterises the image of this modern compact course just as much as the magnificent views of the adjacent beech forests and the Baltic Sea.The sporting interests of golfers from the handicap group 27 to 54 was considered during the design. Here you will have the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice and to improve your handicap in tournaments.
The Wittenbeck Golf Resort is situated on the scenic Baltic Coast, beyond the hustle and bustle of everyday life, between the traditional seaside resorts Heiligendamm and Kühlungsborn.
You will experience the highest level of course architecture both on the par-72 Eikhof championship course and the Höstingen compact 9 hole course. Experts will face a sporting challenge, players with medium handicaps will score points with a clever tactical game, while players from higher handicap classes will have superb opportunities to improve their handicap on the 9 hole course.



Watersports:

Sailing - Experience the beautiful coast of the Baltic Sea around Heiligendamm and enjoy a breathtaking sunset from the water.
Sailing turns - We are more than happy to organize a sailing turn which takes you to the beautiful Island Poel, located on the western site of Heiligendamm, or along the river to the town Warnemünde.
Speedsailing - Experience the exciting sailing sport together with a team of professional sailors. Be active when fast manoeuvre are requested or simply enjoy the fast sliding of the racing yacht over the Baltic Sea. No matter if you join a match, fleet race or a day turn, the experience of engineering and race feeling will be extraordinary.

Fishing - Winter-deep sea fishing   When the water of the Baltic Sea gets colder, the codfish can be found closer to the coast, which are a popular catch among the Petri-Disciple. The Grand Hotel Heiligendamm offers a special package for all fishermen including a two night stay, a fishing boat, equipment and guide as well as the preparation and cooking of the self caught fish in the hotel kitchen.
It is possible to book trips up to four people including equipment. The trip will be accompanied by an experienced guide who offers tips and shows the best spots to catch the biggest fish. The most popular spots are around the old wrecks, which work as a kind of reef attracting various animals.
The partner can enjoy as an alternative a wellness program in the 3.000 m² Heiligendamm SPA. 




Hiking:

Heiligendamm and its area offer an unique nature of meadows and fields as well as century old allies. You can discover the composition of forest, sea and its pleasant air on the hiking tracks. Take a deep breath and experience this kind of fascination at any time of the year.
Spend unforgettable days in Heiligendamm and enjoy our special packages at every time of the year.



Kid's Club:

The Polar Bear Childrens` Club - Children´s dreams become true. Its very own villa for the Polar Bear Childrens`Club. Three floors with different worlds of experience surrounded by a garden with swings and a sandpit on the premises are available to young hotel guests from now on.
In the Polar Bear Childrens` Club of the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm, children of three age categories are taken care of free of charge:
Mini Polar Bears: 3-6 years
Maxi Polar Bears: 7-12 years
Teen Polar Bears: aged 13 plus
The Club is open daily between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. 




Excursions:

We have created four tour proposals for you to explore the beautiful surroundings of Heiligendamm.

Tour 1: “Along the western Baltic Sea”
Heiligendamm – Wismar – Boltenhagen – Heiligendamm Approx.180 Km

Tour 2: “The seascape of Mecklenburg”
Heiligendamm – Güstrow – Heiligendamm Approx.180 Km

Tour 3: “‘Mecklenburgische Schweiz’ and its chateaus”
Heiligendamm – Teschow – Heiligendamm Approx.180 Km

Tour 4: “Fischland Darß”
Heiligendamm – Zingst – Ribnitz – Heiligendamm Approx.190 Km
Download the description of Tour 4 as a PDF file.

Rates and Dates for Riding by the sea

Dates Note: The regular riding packages and the Polo weeks are available any time - all year.
The Beach riding weeks are available in Jan-Feb and Oct-Dec.

Other Info
Meeting: Heiligendamm
Airport: Berlin or Hamburg
Transfer: n/a - best to rent a car

Climate:

Northwestern and coastal Germany have a maritime climate caused by warm westerly winds from the North Sea; the climate is characterized by warm summers and mild cloudy winters.