Timmendorfer Strand

As of May 2026, Timmendorfer Strand, Lübeck, Travemünde have 5,610 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Timmendorfer Strand generates €17K per year. High-performing properties earn €38K/year, while low-performing properties earn €8K/year. This wide disparity suggests that market returns are highly sensitive to specific asset positioning, as revenue contraction across the broader market contrasts with the significant earnings potential of top-tier listings.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Timmendorfer Strand. Average annual revenue is €17K with 35% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €38K/year. The 35% occupancy rate indicates that even with stagnant supply growth, revenue pressure remains, highlighting that success is increasingly concentrated in the top revenue tier.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Timmendorfer Strand is 35%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €149, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €34 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Timmendorfer Strand, with annual revenue of €32K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Timmendorfer Strand market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Timmendorfer Strand area. Timmendorfer Strand: Moderate. Registration required, tourist tax collection mandatory. Zweckentfremdung laws restrict converting permanent housing. Moderate enforcement in tourist areas. Lübeck: Moderate. Registration and permit required, Zweckentfremdung ordinance limits conversions. Owner must register with city. Moderate enforcement, stricter in residential zones. Travemünde: Moderate. Part of Lübeck jurisdiction, same registration and permit rules apply. Tourist tax mandatory. Moderate enforcement given established tourism economy. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Timmendorfer Strand Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has grown 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 16%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The drop in RevPAR alongside stable supply suggests that while inventory isn't oversaturated, consumer spending power or demand volume has softened.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is -40% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Timmendorfer Strand listings include: Kitchen (84%), Tv (74%), Balcony (61%), Washing Machine (51%), Pets Allowed (37%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Sauna, Heating, Ev Charger, with Sauna properties earning approximately 168% more (€81K/year vs €30K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Timmendorfer Strand over the last 12 months: May: €1K, June: €1K, July: €1K, August: €1K, September: €1K, October: €1K, November: €505, December: €767, January: €442, February: €405, March: €864, April: €1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Timmendorfer Strand is €149, up 19% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €117/night, 2-bedroom properties average €160/night, 3-bedroom properties average €275/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €387/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in November.

Guests in Timmendorfer Strand book an average of 41 days in advance, down 23% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 38 days, 2-bedroom: 44 days, 3-bedroom: 49 days, 4+ bedroom: 56 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Timmendorfer Strand Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply grew 1%, revenue per listing decreased 16%, occupancy fell 8%, average nightly rates increased 19%, and lead time decreased 23%. These metrics reflect a shift toward shorter booking windows and higher price sensitivity, pressuring overall revenue despite increased nightly rate attempts.

In Timmendorfer Strand, Friday sees the highest booking demand while Sunday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 10% higher occupancy than weekdays.