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Municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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Grömitz is a city in Schleswig-Holstein, at the coast of the Baltic Sea. The small villages of Cismar and Lensterstrand belong to Grömitz administratively.
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Small zoo with sea lions, emus, kangaroos, lions, camels, leopards, chimpanzees, monkeys, petting zoo, and other animals. Restaurant and playground. Closes at sunset from November to February.
Kurpark
Public park, located at the heart of Grömitz. Lots of green, a duck pond, a playground, a boules court, and a "multi-generational playground" aimed at encouraging sportive activity.
Protestant church from the 13th century, open until 10PM in the summer.
Kloster Cismar
The former Benedictine monastery was built in the 13th century. Today it hosts art exhibitions and concerts. Closed to the public outside of guided tours. On the second weekend in August, artists and craftsmen sell their work during the Klosterfest.
A small, child-friendly natural science museum, the House of Nature has a special focus on molluscs, showing a collection of more than 5000 slug shells and seashells, supposedly the largest in Germany.
The 8km beach is the most the attractive feature of Grömitz. Most visitors rent a beach chair (Strandkorb), but there's also space to just put up a towel. For safety advice, see below.
You can either take a trip to another town at the Baltic Sea coast, or book a 1h round trip.
Public swimming pool at the promenade. Features sauna, wave pool, two restaurants, and a sun deck with sea view.
Tauchgondel
Stationary submersible. Shows a 3D documentary during 30–40min ride. Depending on visual conditions, you might spot some sea life.
ALDI Grömitz
Low-priced grocery store. Closed on Sundays.
Edeka Wähler
Opens at 11 on Sundays.
Small café and coffee roastery, offering mostly cake and self-made coffee in different flavours.
Zentrale Zimmer- und Wohnungsvermittlung
Four star hotel right next to the promenade. Consists of a huge building with rooms and a new building with apartments.
Located at the outskirts of Grömitz, this four star hotel is a 20 minute walk, or a 10 minute bike ride, from the beach. Rooms and apartments.
Small four star hotel with rooms and apartments, between the centre and the beach.
Newly built four star hotel, directly at the promenade. The English version of the website is just Google Translate.
Large four star hotel offering rooms and apartments.
By bus
If you're already in the area or wish to do most of the trip by train, take the train to Neustadt in Holstein and from there bus line 5800 to Grömitz.
By bicycle
Grömitz lies along the Baltic Sea Cycle Route (Eurovelo 10) locally known as Ostseeküstenradweg (D2)
By car
Grömitz and Cismar are located at the Bundesstraße 501, which can be reached via the A1 highway.
The promenade, spa gardens, and pedestrian area are all within walking distance of each other. Additionally, there's a public bus system which can be used to reach Cismar.
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