The municipality lies on the Baltic Sea coast between the oldest German seaside spa of Heiligendamm and Warnemünde.

This mixed forest is circa 180 hectares (1.8 km2) in area and is called Ghost Wood (Gespensterwald) by the locals.

The beech trees, in particular, have been shaped by the sea winds, grow mainly on one side and have twisted, snake-like branches, which gives them a ghostly appearance especially at twilight and in the mist.

[citation needed] A footpath with coastal views runs immediately behind the sea cliffs to Börgerende.

Below the cliffs are beaches of fine sand, suitable for bathing, piles of scree and several large glacial erratics.