History

Graal-Müritz looks back in a long History. Our community moved from a medieval leasehold on the coast to a modern Health Spa. Graal-Müritz is a popular location for families, singles and spa tourists - all year long.

1328	First documented mentioning of the settlement of Müritz. The word „Müritz“ is Slavic and means „region on the shore“.
1352	Expansion of the of the St.Clair nunnery property, which owns the settlement Müritz.
1525	The first settlement in Graal is established, which is described as leasehold property in later documentation.
1567	Graal is mentioned in Rostock's tax documents for the first time. The border between Graal and Rostock is the creek Stromgraben.
1752	Graal is divided into small properties.
1753	The first bylaw is issued in Graal.
1806	Both settlements (Graal and Müritz) are occupied by the French. After joining Napoleon's army, soldiers receive supplies to build houses in Müritz upon return.
1816	Müritz becomes a village.
1819/20	Beginning of spa-tourism.
1830	Drastic increase in spa-tourism.
1840	The beaches in Graal and Müritz are mentioned for the first time in publications.
1852	Beginning of construction of the mill in Graal.
1860	Decrease in spa-tourism.
1872	A storm surge destroys the coast.
1876	Creation of the volunteer fire department
1877	Dr. Carl von Mettenheimer (personal doctor of the Duke of Mecklenburg) discovers the special environmental properties of Graal-Müritz that are beneficial to general health.
1880	Opening of the first hotel, Hotel Anastasia, in Müritz.
1884	Dr. Carl von Metternheimer opens the first children's hospital on the Baltic coast.
1903	The first school is built in Müritz with one classroom and one teacher apartment.
1905	Piers are built in both villages.
1907	Founding of the warrior and men sports club „Good Health“.
1908	The Duke and Duchess inaugurate the Lutheran church and graveyard.
1909	Construction begins of the water works and a water reservoir tower for both villages.
1921	Graal and Müritz receive electric power.
1924	The German Red Cross buys land in Graal and builds the first recreational home for children.
1925	The Berlin Transportation Company builds recreational facilities. The company becomes the main shareholder for the connecting train system to Graal-Müritz, which was opened in July 1925.
1926	Founding of the sports club „TGS 1926 Graal“
1929	Opening of the Youth hostel
1938	The communities of Graal and Müritz are merged by decree and are now Graal-Müritz.
1941	The piers and boardwalks are destroyed by rough sea and ice.
1942	Parts of Rostock's children's hospital are moved to Graal-Müritz after bombing of Rostock.
1945	On May 2nd, Graal-Müritz surrenders without resistance to the Red Army.
1947	The first tourists return after the war due to the workers' union holiday programs.
1951	The recreational center owned by the Berlin Transport Company is renamed after the politician Richard Aßmann.
1953	Due to communist policies, multiple hotels are nationalized.
1954	A special needs school for physically handicapped students opens on September 1st.
1955	The local government decides to found the Rhododendron Park.
1958	Dr. Bernateck becomes the medical superintendent for the sanatorium „Richard Aßmann“, who develops the clinic into one of the leading rehabilitation centers of the German Democratic Republic.
1960	Graal-Müritz receives official recognitions as a coastal health spa.
1968	After the destruction of the beach due to flooding, the boardwalk is moved to the west of the city.
1970	The communal agricultural production coops are dissolved.
1986	The Rhododendron Park receives the recognition as a state natural landmark.
1990	The AKG buys the sanatorium and restructures it as a rehabilitation center.
1992	Groundbreaking for the new pier
ab 1993	Building of several Hotels
1993	Inauguration of the new pier
1995	Severe storm tide in November
1996	Funding of the coastal emergency services „Wasserwehr“ Groundbreaking for the „Haus des Gastes“ (house for the guests)
1997	Opening of the „Haus des Gastes“
1999	Privatizing of the Spa Administration and founding of the „Tourismus- und Kur GmbH“ The TSV 1926 sport club's soccer team enters a regional league for the first time.
2000	Beginning in June, the local „TUKI“ bus improves the transportation system.
2001	Rebuilding of the groin in Graal-Müritz. 125th anniversary of the volunteer fire department.
2002	Graal-Müritz exceeds a population of 4,000 for the first time.
2003	10th anniversary of the pier Reopening of the maritime traffic to Graal-Müritz. Graal-Müritz celebrates its 675th anniversary.
2004	The „Heimatstube“ (local culture museum) becomes a full-fledged museum. Opening of the sports and recreational center, Aquadrom. Reopening of the train tracks between Rostock and Graal-Müritz.
2005	Restructuring of the Rhododendron Park
2008	Inauguration of the new pavilion in the Rhododendron Park. Opening of the Nordic-Walking-Parks
2010	Inauguration of the new community hall of the Lutheran community
2011	Inauguration of the „poetry oak“ in Rhododendron Park Flooding of the century Inauguration of the adventure playground
2012	Under the motto „Great Art,“ a total of 9 sculptures to touch, sitting or climbing were set up on the promenade. These larger than life-size sculptures are supposed teach children about the flora and fauna of the Baltic Coast.