On an excursion through the city center, the northern and eastern part of the Old Town, and the city harbor, you can experience cultural diversity, historic treasures, traditional beer, a vibrant restaurant scene, fresh sea breezes, and the friendly residents of this northern Hanseatic city. The grand finale of your tour through Rostock could be stand-up paddling on the Warnow River. Whether you book a course or simply rent a board, this is a great way to enjoy the perfect harbor skyline.

Visit this museum, housed inside a 13th-century monastery, displaying art from the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region, as well as local cultural artefacts.

Wander Rostock's main shopping street, known for its colorful gabled houses with Renaissance and Baroque façades. You can find international shopping brands here.

Shop for local produce and crafts in the centre of this historic square, surrounded by pastel-colored Hanseatic buildings and the impressive St Mary's Church.

Dive headfirst into adventure and fun, and take an expedition across five continents: from penguins and wondrous jellyfish to racing cheetahs and climbing orangutans, from the tropics to the deserts, and from forests to the Arctic with its enduring polar bears. At the Rostock Zoo, you’ll encounter 4200 animals and 430 different species from around the world. At the Polarium, you’ll embark on a journey from pole to pole. The expedition starts at the Antarctic Circle, where swimming and diving Humboldt penguins lead the way.

Where the Warnow River flows into the Baltic Sea, you’ll find the famous seaside resort of Warnemünde with its unique flair and rare combination of rest and relaxation, action and adventure. The former fishing village and captain’s district became a hotspot for seaside vacationers, cruise-line passengers, water-sports enthusiasts, and thalassotherapy users. Warnemünde also has much more to offer: fresh Baltic Sea fish, majestic cruise liners, the romantic Alexandrinenstrasse, and the Warnemünde beach, the highlight of any vacation.­­

A colorful mix of exciting adventure, shopping fun, and culinary delights awaits you at Karl’s Adventure Village in Rövershagen. You’ll find something for every age here. While adult visitors can savor traditional Mecklenburg fare as well as pancakes, strawberry waffles, or homemade cake at the village kitchen, the potato sack slide, adventure aquarium, a playground of 600 square meters, an indoor climbing park, bouncy castle paradise, giant tower slide, and children’s farm with a petting zoo are all waiting to be discovered by younger visitors.

Visit the iconic Warnemünde Lighthouse while traveling through Rostock. This lighthouse stands over 36 meters tall on the coastline. Don’t miss out on this fantastic photo opportunity and picturesque views of the waterfront.

Without question, one of Rostock’s sunniest aspects is its 15 kilometers of Baltic Sea beaches. Up to 150 meters wide and mostly flat, Rostock’s beaches stretch from Diedrichshagen to Warnemünde and from Hohe Düne to Markgrafenheide. Of all the seaside resorts in the Rostock area, Markgrafenheide has the longest section of coastline.

Why not discover the Hanseatic City of Rostock with its seaside resorts and magnificent surroundings while taking in the healthy sea air and pedaling through forests and around country lanes on a bicycle? A multitude of wonderful and unique routes are waiting for you. One of many suggestions would be a moderately difficult bike tour of approximately 50 kilometers on predominantly paved trails. A bike itinerary guide including a map is available at the front desk.