According to Tripadvisor, the Maritime Center on Fehmarn is one of the three most popular attractions after the Fehmarnsundbrücke and the NABU water bird sanctuary.
If you want to visit the marine center, you will find the most important information below.
The Fehmarn Maritime Center was founded in 1994 by a private owner. In 1997, it moved to its current location. From 2002 to 2003, the capacity at the site was doubled. At that time, around 450,000 visitors were counted annually. According to Tripadvisor, it is one of the top 3 attractions on Fehmarn.
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The Fehmarn Marine Center is located at the following address in the industrial park in Burg on Fehmarn:
Gertrudenthaler Str. 12, 23769 Fehmarn
Phone: +49 4371 4416
Website: https://www.meereszentrum.de/
March 5 to the end of October:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., last admission at 4:30 p.m.
November to March 4:
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday to Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., last admission at 3:30 p.m.
December 24 to 26 and December 31 to January 1: Closed
Please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the times.
Admission prices for the marine center range from €8 to €12 per person. Groups and school classes of 20 or more can book tickets in advance via the Contact form from the Marine Center at a special rate.
Infants up to 4 years old: Free of charge
Children aged 4 to 15: 8 euros
Persons aged 16 and over: 12 euros
School pupils, students, senior citizens, severely disabled persons: 10 euros
Please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the costs.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the marine center.
There are also no good places to tie up your dog outside, so it is advisable to leave your dog at home.
On Tripadvisor, the marine center receives an average rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on a total of 274 reviews. (As of May 7, 2025)
The most common criticism is:
The reviews often mention that visitors can see everything in the marine center within 30 minutes. However, depending on how much time you spend observing the individual fish, reading the information boards, and taking advantage of the additional offerings, you can easily spend 60 minutes or more there.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the marine center in Burg on Fehmarn.
Here you will find a wide variety of aquatic creatures:
At the marine center, you can see lemon sharks, nurse sharks, sand tiger sharks, reef sharks, and more.
No, dogs are not allowed at the marine center on Fehmarn.
Absolutely. Children can observe the many different fish and sea creatures here and marvel at some other beautiful exhibits.
Yes, it is even advisable to buy tickets online so that you don't have to wait in line at the ticket machine when you arrive. Payment is currently possible online via PayPal, VISA, and Mastercard.
No, the Ostseecard does not offer a discount on admission to the Sea Center. Follow the link to find out what benefits the Ostseecard offers and where. hast, erfährst du, wenn du dem Link folgst.
You should plan to spend around 30 to 60 minutes at the marine center. Depending on how much time you spend reading the information boards and watching the fish, you may want to spend more time there.
Yes, you may, but only without flash and only for your own personal use. If you wish to publish any images, you must obtain written permission from the Marine Center in advance.
We cannot give you a definitive recommendation because it depends greatly on what you are looking for.
The marine center is easy and quick to reach and slightly cheaper than Sea Life in Timmendorfer Strand. It is therefore particularly suitable for spontaneous visits if you don't want to travel far or are looking for something to do in between other activities.
The Sea Life in Timmendorf offers a larger selection of animals from a wide variety of regions. In addition to fish, crustaceans, and sharks, you can also see otters, snakes, and turtles. There is also a larger range of additional services, including guided tours.
A family ticket is also available, which includes a visit to the magnificent Baltic Sea Thermal Baths in Scharbeutz. So if you don't mind the longer journey and the higher admission price, a day trip to Sealife in Timmendorfer Strand can be well worth it.
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