What to do in Rostock

Play volleyball, sail or just relax on the sand of this beloved northern beach, once the foremost vacation destination of Eastern Germans.

Explore the great outdoors at IGA Park, a lovely green space in Schmarl. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

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

Go back to school on your visit to Rostock, where you can admire a famous zoological collection, a botanic garden and impressive 19th-century architecture.

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.

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.

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.

Spend a sunny day exploring this picturesque green space, a community hub that is within easy walking distance of Warnemünde’s biggest attractions.

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