Warnemunde Walking Tour (Self Guided), Rostock

A mere 20-minute journey from the charming city of Rostock brings you to Warnemünde, a coastal town renowned for being a prominent stop for cruise ships. Remarkably, it stands as one of the most bustling cruise ports in all of Germany!

As you meander through Warnemünde today, it's hard to imagine its humble beginnings as a quaint fishing village. It was formally integrated into Rostock in 1323, and its identity as a sought-after seaside destination began to flourish during the 1800s.

One of the key locations in Warnemünde is the Old Stream (Alter Strom) Promenade, lined with colorful houses, offering a delightful place to stroll.

As you wander through the streets of Warnemünde, you'll come across the beautiful Warnminner Dealings Fountain (Brunnen Warnminner Umgang). Nearby, Alexandrine Street (Alexandrinenstraße) is a quaint avenue filled with stores and cafes, perfect for shopping or enjoying a cup of coffee.

For those interested in the history of the town, the Local History Museum (Heimatmuseum Warnemünde) provides insight into the area's heritage. The Warnemunde Church, with its distinctive red brick architecture, is another historical gem worth exploring.

Mill Street (Mühlenstraße) showcases the town's lively character, while the beautiful Warnemunde Beach (Strand Warnemünde) is a perfect spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the refreshing Baltic Sea breeze.

Past the beach, you'll be greeted by the Teapot building that resembles its namesake and serves as a popular landmark. Nearby, tall and proud stands the Warnemunde Lighthouse, a towering structure that has guided sailors for over a century, offering breathtaking views of the town and the sea.

Whenever you're in Rostock, make sure to visit Warnemunde and experience the beauty and history of this picturesque part of Germany firsthand. Our self-guided tour will help you with that.

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Guide Name: Warnemunde Walking Tour
Guide Location: Germany » Rostock (See other walking tours in Rostock)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

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at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Rostock?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Rostock Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Rostock?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

Walking Tours in Rostock, Germany

Create Your Own Walk in Rostock

Creating your own self-guided walk in Rostock is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Rostock Introduction Walking Tour

According to Germany's prestigious Historic Highlights list, the lovely town of Rostock on the Baltic Coast is one of the country's 16 lesser-known destinations that you may wish to explore. They say a day trip here is a must for anyone visiting Berlin or Hamburg.

Rostock was originally founded by Polabian Slavs in the 11th century as "Roztoc," which means "fork of a... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles