Zingst · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany
Zingst Beach
The 270-meter pier extends over shallow water where sandbars create tide pools at low water, and the beach spreads wide enough that even peak-season crowds dissolve into available space. You'll hear German spoken in every regional accent along the promenade.
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The 270-meter pier extends over shallow water where sandbars create tide pools at low water, and the beach spreads wide enough that even peak-season crowds dissolve into available space. You'll hear German spoken in every regional accent along the promenade.
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About this beach
Where it is
Zingst Beach
Zingst, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
54.4414°, 12.6892°
Top things to do
At Zingst Beach
Pier walk
Stroll 270 meters over water
Sunrise shoot
Catch dawn over pier silhouette
Strandkorb rental
Claim your wicker beach chair
Promenade dining
Sample smoked fish and Sanddorn
Near this beach
Places, rentals, tours and events within walking and driving distance of Zingst Beach.
Questions people actually ask about Zingst Beach.
Is Zingst Beach safe for swimming and families?
Zingst Beach is very family-friendly and safe for swimming, with designated supervised areas during the summer season. The beach has gently sloping sandy bottom ideal for children, and lifeguards monitor main sections during peak hours. The resort infrastructure means facilities and assistance are readily available. The pier area has particularly good supervision. Water quality is regularly monitored and generally excellent. Standard Baltic Sea precautions apply: observe warning flags, avoid swimming during storms, and supervise children as currents can occasionally develop. The beach's popularity and infrastructure make it one of the safer swimming destinations on the peninsula.
When is the best time to visit Zingst Beach?
June through August offers the best weather for traditional beach activities, with July and August being warmest but most crowded. The resort atmosphere is liveliest during summer with full pier and promenade activity. For a balance of good weather and fewer crowds, visit in May, June, or September when temperatures remain pleasant and most facilities operate. Zingst hosts a renowned environmental photography festival in late May/early June, attracting culture enthusiasts. Autumn and winter appeal to nature photographers and birdwatchers, as the nearby Bodden lagoons attract migrating birds. Off-season offers peaceful beach walks and reduced accommodation costs.
