Nestled in northern Europe, the Baltic Sea borders such countries as Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, and Russia. The deep waters stretch about 990 miles in length and around 120 miles wide. Offering approximately 5,000 miles of coastline, the Baltic Sea provides travelers with a host of adventures at sea, plus pockets of pristine nature. Book a Baltic Sea vacation rental and you'll find yourself in a major coastal metropolis with renowned cultural attractions or near sleepy beach towns with quaint cafes and shops. No matter your interests, you'll always find something to do in this fascinating region of the world.
A Baltic Sea vacation rental places you near a host of big cities with thriving cultural landscapes. Make time to visit St. Petersburg, Russia, whose world-famous State Hermitage Museum features more than 2.7 million works of art, and Stockholm, Sweden, where the Vasa Museum highlights the famed 17th-century ship. Looking to lose yourself in nature? Slowinski National Park is on Poland's Baltic coastline and features sand dunes ripe for hiking. Kids will love Stralsund, Germany's Ozeaneum, a massive aquarium with displays on regional sea life, and Hansa-Park, a seasonal amusement park in Sierksdorf, Germany, with major roller coasters.
Many resort towns along the Baltic Sea offer sandy beaches for picnicking, sunbathing, and beach volleyball. Sopot, Poland, is home to Europe's longest wooden pier, a popular spot for walking and fishing, and with excellent conditions for windsurfing and sailing. You'll also find numerous hiking and biking trails along the sea's coast. If you book a Baltic Sea vacation rental in November, you can enjoy the Baltic Circle Festival, Helsinki's revered international theater festival, while August brings the Baltic Sea Festival, a week-long event that celebrates classical music.
The Baltic Sea gets so cold during even the mildest winters, that large portions—primarily the northern and coastal regions—typically freeze from November through March. Winters are long, biting, and feature a lot of snow with a mean temperature of about 14 degrees. Summers on the other hand are short and warm, with highs frequently reaching about 63 degrees over the southern region. Sea breezes help keep coastal cities cool in the summer. Rainfall varies across the sea and its coast but annual averages typically total between 20 to 24 inches.
The Baltic Sea adds to its watery landscape with the appearance of numerous gulfs, bays, straits, lakes, and rivers flowing into the sea. Canals also connect the Baltic to the nearby White and North Seas. You'll spot numerous islands throughout the waters, while sandy shores, rocky outcrops, and enormous chalk cliffs in Germany's Jasmund National Park dot the coastline. The waters are teeming with seals, which use the winter ice cover as a breeding site. Under the sea you'll find a variety of fresh and saltwater fish, including cod, herring, flounder, pike, and whitefish.
If you prefer train travel, you can make your way to Riga Passajirskaia Station.
Chic villas, quirky treehouses and rustic cottages — everyone's ideal getaway is different. Whatever your tastes, you're sure to find something that makes your heart skip a beat among our top vacation rentals in Baltic Sea:
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A romantic weekend getaway in Baltic Sea is a surefire way to stir up passions. Light some fancy candles, take your love by the hand and get set to let the sparks fly at one of these retreats:
When it comes to who you take on vacation, we think the more people the merrier. If you're searching for a property with plenty of space for family and friends, one of these large group vacation rentals in Baltic Sea will suit your style:
Get ready to take your pick and cannonball right in. Here are a couple of highly rated house rentals in Baltic Sea where life is better by the pool:
There's nothing like travel to bring a family together, but first, you need to find a space where those magic moments can happen. These large family vacation rentals in Baltic Sea come with all the room you need to reconnect with your loved ones:
Cook up some s'mores and enjoy a competitive round of charades. These cabin rentals in Baltic Sea are wonderful bases to spend quality time with the fam:
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Vrbo has an awesome selection of one-bedroom vacation rentals in Baltic Sea. Whether you're chasing a ritzy apartment or a basic cabin, we'll help you find the perfect one-bedroom property. Try these on for size:
Whether you're after a two-bedroom property for a long vacation or just a few days, we'll help you find the perfect pad. Here are some of our favorite picks in Baltic Sea for you to consider:
It feels so good to have a big group of family or friends — until you have to find a vacation home with space for everyone. Fortunately, Vrbo has a range of three-bedroom properties in Baltic Sea that'll welcome your crowd:
Relaxing around a fire pit is a wonderful way to spend time with friends and family, so it's not surprising that this amenity often appears on travelers' wish lists. These vacation properties in Baltic Sea offer an outdoor fire pit and much more: