Sights in and around Rostock
City. Beach. History.
Rostock city harbor
Distance: approx. 0.6 km
The city harbor is more than just a romantic backdrop for strolls and sundowners. It can also be the starting point for new experiences: hire a boat – without a license – or glide across the water on a stand-up paddleboard. Those who prefer to stay ashore will find restaurants, bars and leisure activities such as the Escape Room – all right on the quay. A place that remains open for new activities and for little breaks in between.
Museum of Cultural History
Distance: approx. 0.6 km
The cultural heart of the city beats in the former monastery of the Holy Cross. From Hanseatic merchant art to the everyday life of past centuries, the museum shows history at your fingertips – with special exhibitions, a magnificent backdrop and quiet courtyards in the heart of the old town. A place where Rostock’s past comes alive.
To the website of the Museum of Cultural History
Shopping street Kröpeliner Straße
Distance: approx. 0.2 km
It is the backbone of the city center – from Universitätsplatz to Neuer Markt. Shopping, street food, people, moments. The “Kröpi” combines Hanseatic brick facades with a modern metropolitan feel. A coffee in between? A detour to the arcades? This is where Rostock shows its lively side: open, diverse and with the right feel for the here and now.
New market
Distance: approx. 0.8 km
Historic, imposing and full of life: The Neuer Markt is Rostock’s parlor. With its magnificent brick town hall, typical gabled houses and the weekly market, it is a meeting place for Rostock locals and visitors alike. The perfect place for a coffee in the open air, a guided tour of the city or your first snapshot of Rostock.
Warnemünde
Distance: approx. 14 km
The sound of the sea, the calls of seagulls, the view of the lighthouse – Warnemünde is pure vacation feeling. The wide sandy beach, the charming promenade and the Alte Strom make this coastal district one of Rostock’s maritime highlights. Whether it’s a fish sandwich in your hand or a sunset on the pier – this is where Rostock becomes a place of longing.
Rostock Zoo
Distance: approx. 4.8 km
Europe’s best zoo 2022 inspires with animal diversity and impressive nature. The Darwineum invites you to travel back in time, the extensive grounds to marvel and linger. Gorillas, penguins, polar bears – in the middle of the city and yet far away from everyday life. Ideal for families, inquisitive minds and anyone who loves seeing animals.
Website Rostock Zoo
Karl’s adventure village
Distance: approx. 12 km (Rövershagen)
Between strawberries, adventures and craftsmanship, Karls is a real excursion paradise. Just a few kilometers from ScanHotels City, the adventure village invites you to get creative, enjoy and be amazed. With its farmers’ market, manufactories, toboggan world and giant slide, it is a highlight for young and old – regardless of the weather and lovingly designed.
Karls Adventure Village websiteWarnemünde lighthouse
Distance: approx. 15 km
The Warnemünde lighthouse has been watching over the harbor, beach and sea since 1898. Those who climb the 135 steps are rewarded with a breathtaking view over the Baltic Sea, the roofs of Warnemünde and the harbor entrance. A must for anyone who loves maritime flair. Inseparable from Rostock’s coastal charm, photogenic and full of history.
Rostock beaches
Distance: approx. 15 km (depending on section)
Fine sand under your feet, salty air in your nose: the beaches around Rostock invite you to take a deep breath. Whether it’s the quiet natural beach in Markgrafenheide or the lively atmosphere in Warnemünde – everyone will find the right place for hours of sunshine, walks or days at the beach.
Rostock Heath
Distance: approx. 20 km (from Torfbrücke)
The Rostock Heath is Germany’s largest contiguous coastal forest area and a natural paradise for anyone who loves peace, space and forests. Whether on foot or by bike, you can rediscover nature between old pine trees, mossy clearings and birdsong. Ideal for a break from everyday life.
