Zingsthof

Zingsthof is a vacation complex and retreat center located in Zingst behind a dune near the Baltic Sea. The facility contains 20 vacation houses, two group lodges, conference rooms, and a dining hall in a timber-framed building where meals are prepared with local ingredients.

The facility was founded in 1929 as a home for the Westphalian Bible Circle, a religious organization. In 1935 it temporarily housed the seminary of theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a significant moment in its early years.

The place operates as a church-affiliated retreat center where religious groups and families gather for reflection and community time. You can sense this spiritual purpose throughout the grounds, in how the space is used and organized.

Some units offer self-catering options while others rely on shared meals in the dining hall. The location just behind the dunes makes it easy to access the beaches and walking paths of the Zingst peninsula.

The center maintains reduced rates for families with low incomes and provides facilities adapted for visitors with disabilities. This approach makes vacation access possible for people regardless of their financial situation or mobility needs.