Kühlungsborn
Kühlungsborn (German pronunciation: [kyːlʊŋsˈbɔɐ̯n]) is a Seebad (seaside resort) town in the Rostock district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It is situated on the Baltic Sea coast, 11 km northwest of Bad Doberan, and 25 km northwest of Rostock.
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Town | |
Spa buildings at the beach showing local resort architecture | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Kühlungsborn within Rostock district | |
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| Coordinates: 54°08′N 11°45′E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
| District | Rostock |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rainer Karl (CDU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.16 km2 (6.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2022-12-31) | |
| • Total | 8,037 |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 18225 |
| Dialling codes | 038293 |
| Vehicle registration | LRO |
| Website | www.stadt-kuehlungsborn.de |
The town has an elongate beach and promenade, many hotels in typical German spa town architecture and a marina. It is the largest seaside spa town in Mecklenburg.
Kühlungsborn is a place with long spa traditions. It was one of the early seaside resorts to be founded in Germany, dating back to the 1860s. While the bicycle is a popular way of transport, the Molli steam railway is a historic tourist attraction that also allows exploration the area. In summer, many people rent of the traditional Strandkorb on the beach, a covered chair protecting one from wind and sun.