Start your day of explorations in Rostock at this large pedestrian-only plaza, lined with restaurants and historic buildings that make for pretty photos.

Once an essential part of the city’s fortifications, this tower is now best known for its brick Gothic architecture and the local history group that meets inside.

Behind its pink façade, this historic civic building conceals treasures, from Hanseatic murals to a medieval restaurant and a secret snake statue bringing good luck.

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rostock Christmas Market during your visit to Stadtmitte. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

A famed astrological clock, a magnificent wooden altar and a collection of Baltic religious art fill this church next to Rostock’s New Market.

You can find out about the history of Stadtmitte with a trip to Kröpeliner Strasse & Universitätsplatz. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.