Summer beaches in northern Germany: sun, fun and security!

Summer beaches in northern Germany: sun, fun and security!

Scharbeutz, Deutschland - The temperatures rise, and with them the desire for a vacation day on the beach grows. On June 21, 2025, the north of Germany will be shown in summer temperatures that reach up to 30 degrees in Hamburg. Direct neighboring countries such as Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can also look forward to summer weather, here the values ​​of around 29 degrees commute. These weather conditions draw numerous visitors to the beaches of the North and Baltic Sea, sporadically even day visitors from North Rhine-Westphalia are recorded.

The beaches in Scharbeutz, Travemünde and Büsum are particularly popular, all of which have a high frequency of visitors. Bettina Schäfer, the mayor of Scharbeutz, is pleased with the good preparation and use of the DLRG (German Life Rescue Society), which ensures security on the beaches. Uwe Kirchhoff, spa director in Travemünde, also sees a positive development and is still expecting increasing number of visitors. Another highlight is the beach in Markgrafenheide, which is also well attended, while some campsites are already fully booked.

Security on the water

The DLRG, the largest voluntary water rescue organization in the world, has a large area of ​​responsibility on the beaches of the Lübeck bay. Rescue swimmers from all over Germany are fighting for safety in, on and on the water in the bathing season. But security should also be in the hands of the bathers. It is important to observe the flag on the DLRG watchtowers and to follow the instructions of the lifeguards.

On the local border between Scharbeutz and Timmendorfer Strand, the largest DLRG guard in the Lübeck Bay, which is to be opened in 2025, will also be built. This measure illustrates how serious it is to grant security in the popular holiday region. In unfavorable weather conditions, bathing operations can be restricted, which is why the DLRG stations inform about the current situation on site.

cooperation for security

Responsibility for the security of hazards in waters lies with the municipalities, which in the event of emergencies on the water are dependent on the integration of their resources. The state of Schleswig-Holstein does not have its own water rescue equipment for non-municipalized coastal waters, so the authorities work closely with private institutions and voluntary fire departments. An agreement with the German Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecker (DGZRS) ensures that the water rescue is coordinated in coastal waters.

The need to analyze and improve the alarm processes between the integrated control centers and the DGZRS was a big topic in the past and has led to a working group that has developed suggestions for standardized processes. This ensures that in the event of an emergency you can act quickly and efficiently.

These efforts, coupled with the sunny weather and the upcoming hot days, make the anticipation of unforgettable beach visits in the Bay of Lübeck grow. Nevertheless, your own security should always be in the foreground so that the stay on the water remains a carefree experience. Sunday again promises maximum values ​​with up to 34 degrees in Hamburg and 33 degrees in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, followed by changeable weather next week with possible storms.

For current information on bathing water quality and the rescue operations, interested guests can find the websites of the Lübeck Bay Baltic Sea, [Schleswig-Holstein] (https://www.schleswig-holstein.de/de/landes government/themen/inneres-sicherheit-verwaltung/feuerwehr/wasserrettung) as well as [radio Hamburg] (https://www.radiohamburg.de/aktuelles/hamburg/Volle-str%C3%A4nde-bei-bei-beiter- Temperatures-im-norden-id1394815.html) visit.