Germany's coastal and inland waters shine for the summer season of 2026 with outstanding water quality and safety: A total of 33 bathing areas and 85 marinas have been honored with the international environmental award "Blue Flag" – a record for diversity and sustainability in local leisure offerings.The text is a URL and does not require translation as it is already in a web format.Sure! Please provide the text that you would like to have translated from German to English.

The most important things at a glance

• Nationwide in Germany, 33 bathing sites and 85 sports boat harbors were awarded the "Blue Flag" for the year 2026.de.euronews.comMecklenburg-Vorpommern leads the ranking decisively with 29 awards (beaches and ports).ostsee-zeitung.deThe West Beach and the East Beach of Warnemünde are allowed to fly the "Blue Flag" for the 30th time this year.ostsee-zeitung.deI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that.

Leader on the Baltic Sea

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ranks first in the national comparison with a total of 29 "Blue Flags" – including well-known beaches such as Kühlungsborn, Zinnowitz, Prerow, Graal-Müritz, Boltenhagen, and Warnemünde, as well as inland waters like those in Neubrandenburg, Krakow am See, or Waren at the Müritz.ostsee-zeitung.deThe double historical award in Warnemünde – Weststrand and Oststrand/Markgrafenheide are already flying the flag for the 30th time – underscores the consistently high environmental and safety standards over three decades.ostsee-zeitung.deI'm sorry, but you have not provided any specific text to translate. Please provide the text you would like me to translate.

Meaning of the award

The "Blue Flag" is globally recognized as a quality seal for sustainable bathing and sports boat environments. It is awarded only for a single season and is based on strict criteria: excellent bathing water quality, reliable environmental management, safe infrastructure, as well as environmental education and waste disposal.euronews.comThis serves vacationersinners and water sports enthusiastsas a reliable indicator of verified environmental safety.

Background: Four Decades of Blue Flag in Germany

Since its introduction in 1987, the award has been presented annually by the Foundation for Environmental Education. The year 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the "Blue Flag" in Germany – an occasion that also underscores the growing importance of sustainable tourism within the country.The text "de.euronews.com" remains the same as it is a web address and does not require translation.Sure! Please provide the text you would like me to translate.

Outlook: Visual orientation remains central

Tourism regions with "Blue Flag" beaches and harbors not only offer clean water and safe facilities, but also focus on environmental communication and education directly on site.blue-flag.comFor travelers, the view of official maps, such as those from the Blue Flag organization, remains a valuable guide – especially in times when the demand for sustainability is also increasing domestically.

This sunny start to the swimming season makes it clear: Clean water, safety, and environmental awareness are no longer concessions to foreign countries – they are flourishing right on our doorstep.