To this day, the Gothic churches, monasteries and town gates of this Hanseatic city's historic centre remind us of its power and wealth in medieval times. Rostock blends Hanseatic tradition with modern architecture and youthful charm, white sandy beaches and enchanting coastal scenery with windjammers and impressive cruise liners with Mecklenburg's painting highlights. That is how attractive and multifaceted the city of seven towers is. Situated at the river Warnow and the Baltic Sea, it is the largest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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Hanseatic tradition, beaches and magnificent ships
View of Rostock over the Warnow
(photo by Fotoagentur Nordlicht)
Turrets, rosettes and glazed bricks are the trademark of this
unique cultural landscape around the Baltic Sea. Even today, Rostock's townscape is dominated by North German brick Gothic - which is
seen in magnificent churches, town gates, merchants’ houses and the
medieval city walls. Sometimes even from the inside: St. Marien
church, for example, with its exquisite features and astronomical
clock. A Gothic merchant's house with a house tree supporting the
building as a pillar at its centre or an old monastery, nowadays
used by young talented artists to make music. The University of Music and Theatre is an insider's tip for discerning concert-goers with
performers such as the Norddeutsche Philharmonie (North German
Philharmonic Orchestra) with its ambitious concert programme.
The Zum Heiligen Kreuz convent contains the treasures of the Museum of Cultural History and is a gem in itself. The Gothic walls with their cloisters, the
church (today the university church) and tiny nuns’ closets tell
the building's history and offer a location for special exhibitions
alongside medieval art, historical toys and Dutch paintings.
Relax at the beach of Warnemünde
(photo by Fotoagentur Nordlicht)
On sunny and summer days visitors and spectators populate Rostock’s modern seaside resort of Warnemünde. They enjoy the sea from the wide sandy shores, smell the invigorating sea breeze and appreciate the unique coastal scenery whilst hiking and cycling. From Markgrafenheide in the east to Diedrichshagen in the west, sun-seekers and water-lovers will be able to find cheerful and lively locations and also really quiet spots. Impressive cruise liners, concerts of the spa orchestra, seaside strolls and even seals splashing around in the sea water will bring diversity to your holiday.
Maritime Atmosphere at the Alter Strom in Warnemünde
(photo by TZRW/René Legrand)
You can still imagine the romantic fishing village of yore alongside Warnemünde's old fishing harbour "Alter Strom". Narrow gabled houses, once the habitation of fishermen and sailors, line the old port's entrance. Here you will see yachts and fishing boats rocking gently at all times. Modern passenger ships set off on their harbour tours from here, while blue and red cutters sail the Baltic Sea to fish. The lighthouse, the piers and sailing ships on the horizon dominate Warnemünde's unique maritime scenery. When big ferries or imposing cruise liners pass through the port entrance several times a day, spectators on the beach have front-row seats.
Tourismuszentrale Rostock & Warnemünde. Tourist-Information
E-Mail: touristinfo@rostock.de
Telephone: +49 (381) 381-2222
