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The cruise ships dock in the center of Warnemunde and is only 300 meters from the train station and city center. From there on one can travel to Rostock (20 min) and Berlin (a 2 and a half hour trip) Train schedules. The terminal can accommodate 3 cruise liners at a time. If all occupied, ships dock at the main commercial piers of Rostock at Seehafen on the other side of the river.

Getting to Berlin under your own steam in one day isn't practical, since trains run on specific schedules that may conflict with your ship's time table. Shore excursions use charter trains or coaches, so that is the best way to reach the capital.

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Sightseeing:

Being a center of maritime traffic, the district of Warnemünde comprises numerous navigational aids, the oldest is the lighthouse, which is currently still in use. The lighthouse was built in 1897. In the summer, the tower, approximately 37 meters (121 ft) high, allows visitors to enjoy an impressive view over the Baltic Sea and the northern districts of Rostock. The nearby Teepott (Teapot) with its slightly curved roof, the resort’s second famous landmark, is an interesting example of East German (DDR) architecture. Built in the 1960s and renovated in 2002, it today houses different restaurants and a sea voyage exhibition.

Warnemünde's acres of fine sand makes a sure fire hit as a holiday resort and this is where the ship docks. So if your ambition is no more than a touch of sunbathing and a stroll around the resort then all that is very close by.

Yachts at anchor, a jumble of fishing boats, sea, cafes and bars, not forgetting the famous teapot, and a pier all lend character to this small but charming resort.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

Trains to Rostock leave about every 10 minutes for Rostock Hauptbahnhof. The train trip is less than 20 minutes, tickets are 1.80 Euro one way, which includes the tram in Rostock. Once you arrive at Rostock Main station, go two levels down and take either tram 5 or 6 to Neuer Markt and you are in the center of this charming town. The ticket machines at the train station and in the tram (for your return trip) accepts Euro coins and small bills and are automatically time stamped and your tickets are automatically validated. You can also buy a day ticket 4.60 Euro, which allows you to travel on all modes of travel, even ferries, in the municipal area of Rostock.

There are HOHO buses in Warnemunde to Rostock but both cities are so compact it is not necessary. Also the intervals are 2 to 3 hours apart. Everything is within easy walking distance once you are in the center.

It pays to compare your cruise line tours here .

Nearby Places:

Rostock town center is relatively compact so it is fairly easy to take in a number of sites within the course of a day. The place to start is St Peter's Church (St Petrikirche) in the oldest part of the city in the east. It started life as a wooden church in the 13th century but was followed by a brick Gothic construction with an 117m (380ft) tower which served as a landmark for sailors for centuries. Air raids destroyed the tower and part of the church in 1942. After a long wait of 52 years, the tower was rebuilt to a height of 125m (410ft) this time with a modern lift so visitors can ascend to a viewing floor.

You can also take a train from Warnemunde to Lubeck , with a change in Rostock. Lubeck is a delightful old city to visit. Trains run quite frequently.

Visit Schwerin, about an hour away. You can purchase a Mecklernburg-Vorpommern Ticket 1st person €20 + €3 for each additional person up to maximum 5 people. It is valid from 9 a.m. on weekdays and the whole day on weekends for regional trains (RE or RB) and suburban trains (S).

Shopping and Food

In Warnemunde in the vicinity of the canal called der Alte Strom (Old Channel), with its various restaurants, pubs and traditional fishing boats is rather touristy but fun to spend a few hours.

Rostock has a wider selection of stores and restaurants and has an more metropolitan atmosphere.

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German spoken. Germans are regarded as being punctual, disciplined and last but not least, a little formal. In German there are two forms of you: "Du" and "Sie." "Du" is less formal, "Sie" is more so. You almost always should use the "Sie" form and someone's last name with people you don't know.

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Wifi is sparce in both Warnemunde an Rostock, and often has to be paid for. There is no WiFi in the direct port area.

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Sundays all stores are closed, except some bakeries which are open on sunday morning.

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A perfect day in warnemünde & rostock on a cruise.

Rostock and Warnemünde, Germany are probably two of the loveliest places in northern Europe that you have never heard of.

Rostock is one of Germany’s finest former Hanseatic cities. Warnemünde, on the estuary of the Warnow River, is the seaside resort of Rostock and has a sensational broad sandy beach, the largest on Germany’s Baltic Sea coast.

Warnemünde is also one of the world’s busiest cruise ports, commonly marketed as  Berlin  (Warnemünde), enticing cruise passengers with the opportunity to visit the German capital. But I say don’t bother visiting Berlin from a cruise stop in Warnemünde.

Don’t get me wrong; I love Berlin and have visited it more than once. However, a shore excursion to Berlin from Warnemünde is a very long and expensive day trip.

Instead, spend your day in Warnemünde and Rostock. To help you make the most of your one day in Warnemünde and Rostock, here are some essential practical tips, including how to get from Warnemünde cruise port, and my pick of what to do.

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How I Visited Rostock and Warnemünde on a Cruise

Warnemünde was the final port of call on my 2-week  Baltic cruise :

• Cruise operator : Celebrity Cruises
• Cruise ship : Celebrity Silhouette
• Time in port : 7 am – 9.30 pm

I started my day in Rostock and spent the afternoon in Warnemünde. There were two reasons for this.

Firstly, I wanted to witness the whirring of Rostock’s famous astronomical clock. But also, as I was in Warnemünde in the afternoon, this allayed any anxieties about getting back to the ship on time.

Warnemünde train station is an easy walk from the cruise port. From here, a train will take you to Rostock Hbf in 20 minutes.

Language  – German. English is widely spoken.

Currency  – Euro. Cards are widely accepted.

Tipping  – Tipping is not expected in restaurants because a 10-15% service charge is usually applied to your bill. However, if you feel that the service was exceptional, you can leave a few Euros more.

Getting around Warnemünde and Rostock   – Both places are easily walkable.

A Morning in Rostock

From Rostock Hbf, it’s a pleasant 15-minute walk into the centre of town. Alternatively, jump on tram #5 or #6.

Passing through the city’s imposing  steintor  (city gate), you will soon arrive at  Neuer Markt  (market square).

Visit Neuer Markt (Market Square)

With its Renaissance-era gabled merchants’ houses lining a cobblestoned square, Rostock’s  Neuer Markt  oozes historic charm. As a member of the powerful Hanseatic League from the 13 th  Century, Rostock became an important port and centre for trade and shipbuilding on the Baltic.

Rostock was badly damaged by bombing raids in 1942, but mercifully much of its heritage was spared. This includes the merchants’ houses on the market square, a kilometre-long stretch of the city’s 13 th  Century defensive walls and the  Rathaus  (town hall).

Stroke the snake’s head at Rostock’s Rathaus (town hall)

The youthful appearance of Rostock’s pink arcaded Rathaus on the market square belies its age. Dating from the 13 th  Century, it is one of the oldest town halls in Germany. Damaged by a storm in the 18th century, its the facade was given a Baroque makeover, even if the interior is much older.

Don’t leave the market square before petting the head of the snake sculpture guarding the entrance to the town hall. Local tradition holds that this will bring you good luck.

Watch the astronomical clock’s performance at St Mary’s Church

On the other side of the market square is St. Mary’s Church, also dating from the 13 th  Century, which is Rostock’s largest and most beautiful church.

Time your visit for midday to see the Apostles’ Procession at the astronomical clock. Created by the watchmaker Hans Düringer in 1472, and working with original parts, six figures (evangelists and apostles) move past Christ in a solemn procession.

Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Stop by Universitätsplatz

Walking west from St Mary’s Church along Rostock’s main shopping street you will reach the triangular Universitätsplatz.

Founded in 1419, Rostock University is one of the oldest universities in the world. The Neo-Renaissance main university building is on the west side of the square. In the centre of Universitätsplatz is  Der Brunnen der Lebensfreude  (Fountain for the Joy of Life).

Created by Jo Jastram and Reinhard Dietrich, this contemporary fountain features 20 bronze sculptures of animals and people and 18 water jets.

An Afternoon in Warnemünde, Germany

The guidebooks will tell you that Warnemünde’s highlights are its late 19 th  Century lighthouse and the  Teepott  (Teapot) Building, an interesting example of East German (DDR) architecture. But for me, the star of the show was Warnemünde’s beach.

Walk along Warnemünde’s beach

Stretching for over 9 miles, the fine, sugar-white sand of Warnemünde’s beach is dotted with playgrounds, barbeques and the town’s characteristic deckchairs.

These hooded deckchairs, or  Strandkörbe , were invented in 1882 by Wilhelm Bartlemann, a basket-maker from Rostock. They were an instant hit and can now be found peppering the beaches of resorts across Germany.

Stroll the streets of Warnemünde

The best way that you can spend your day in Warnemünde is to simply stroll its streets. Its canalside, fringed with former fishermen’s houses, and its beachfront promenades are just made for wandering around.

Stop to pick up a portion of fresh seafood or a juicy  brätwurst  from one of the many vendors. They taste even better washed down with a refreshing local Rostocker beer.

And don’t miss Alexandrienstrasse with its cobblestones and wooden fishermen’s houses.

Visit Warnemünde’s Lutheran Church

Warnemünde’s current Lutheran Church has been serving the congregation since 1871. Take a look at the church’s Gothic altar, dating from 1474, in particular, the odd placement of its group of carved wooden figures in the central panel.

How to Get from Warnemünde to Rostock

Option 1: travel by train from warnemünde to rostock.

The modern, frequent S-Bahn train will whisk you from Warnemünde train station to Rostock Hbf in 20 minutes. Warnemünde train station is an easy 10 – 15 minute walk from the cruise port.

Buy your ticket from one of the machines at the station or from the ticket office. This ticket also includes the tram in Rostock.

You can check the timetable and current prices here. Don’t forget to validate your ticket in the orange machine on the platform before boarding the train.

Option 2: Take the boat from Warnemünde to Rostock

If you haven’t had enough of being on the water, there is a  passenger boat service between Warnemünde and Rostock .

Popular Rostock and Warnemünde Shore Excursions

But perhaps you prefer someone else to take care of all of the arrangements for you? Booking a shore excursion independently is usually much less expensive than going through your cruise operator.

Here are a few highly-rated half-day tours to consider:

Warnemünde & Rostock: Half-Day Shore Excursion

Enjoy a 5-hour walking tour of Warnemünde & Rostock with a guide. Includes pick-up from the cruise terminal.

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Schwerin Castle and Rostock from Warnemünde

Or why not grab the chance to visit one of Germany’s magical castles from Warnemünde along with Hanseatic Rostock? Also includes pick-up from the cruise terminal.

And If You Want to Take a Day Tour to Berlin from Warnemünde?

Of course, you can always take a day trip to Berlin from Warnemünde but caveat emptor .

The one-way journey by bus or train takes around three hours. Even with a long day in port, this will give you barely five or six hours to explore Berlin.

Because of the distance involved, I don’t recommend visiting Berlin from Warnemünde independently.

The easiest way to do this is to book a shore excursion with your cruise operator. A cheaper alternative is to join a group tour with an independent operator.  Here are a few options that will fit the bill:

Berlin Shore Excursion from Warnemünde Port

This affordable and comprehensive group tour takes in the highlights of Berlin, including Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall.

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Private Tour of Berlin’s World War II and Cold War Sites

Or why not take a private excursion to Berlin, which guarantees to get you back on board on time for departure? The beauty of this day tour is that it is fully customisable to fit your interests.

Enjoy your day in Rostock and Warnemünde

I thought that I would be merely filling time in Warnemünde and Rostock. How wrong was I! Warnemünde turned out to be one of my favourite stops on my  Baltic Sea cruise

Rostock has an almost palpable historic charm, a legacy of its Hanseatic links. Warnemünde is a wonderfully laid-back seaside resort with an extraordinary beach.

My decision not to return to Berlin was the right one for me. Whilst I can understand cruise passengers taking the opportunity to visit this great city, it is one heck of a day trip.

Packing a good guidebook to allow you to explore the ports of call on a Baltic cruise independently is a wise move. I can recommend the excellent  Lonely Planet Cruise Ports Scandinavia & Northern Europe  that I used on this cruise.

If you have found this itinerary helpful, take a look at my guides to the other ports of call on this cruise:

• Visiting St. Petersburg on a Cruise Ship: The Ultimate Guide
• One Day in Stockholm: Visiting Sweden on a Cruise
• One Day in Tallinn: A Cruise to Estonia
• One Day in Helsinki from a Cruise: A Walking Tour
• One Day in Copenhagen: 6 Best Things to Do On a Cruise Stop

Finally, if you are new to cruising, I also have guidance on planning your first cruise  and  cruise cabin tips , including  a review of single cabins  for  if you are cruising alone .

Happy travels!

About Bridget

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Articles on this site reflect her first-hand experiences.

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Warnemünde – A Cruise Port Guide

Warnemünde, on the mouth of the river Warnow is a both a busy port and an elegant ‘fin de siecle’ seaside town. Warnemünde increasingly features on the Baltic Cruise circuit and its large modern terminal, which has two berths, is home port for AIDAdiva and AIDAmar. The entrance to the harbour is guarded by a new lighthouse – it is a very deep channel but it does look a dramatically tight entrance, especially from the shore!

The port of Warnemünde is labelled as ‘for’ Berlin which is a little misleading as is is quite some distance away (240km or 3 to 4 hours on a train to be precise!) and this is one of those situations where we would probably suggest that you use a ships tour to visit unless you are a very confident traveller. German trains are generally exceptionally reliable and, as Warnemünde is it’s are generally a little longer than normal to allow for travel to Berlin, it would be possible to DIY the day but the downside is that the next day or two will probably be sea days and then home to Southampton so if you miss the boat your holiday will be over! If you are based in the UK a weekend trip to Berlin will be less stressful than a DIY day from the ship and probably much cheaper than a ships tour to Berlin for two! (Funnily enough the same applies to the other major German port, Hamburg – basically Berlin is a long way inland!) There is a lot to do local to Warnemunde – so consider spending the day locally – I think you’ll have fun!

Warnemünde was originally the fishing port for its larger, more prosperous neighbour – the city of Rostock. Strategically placed upriver to be more easily defended from attack, Rostock is the largest city in the German Federal state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and is the academic, cultural and economic centre of the state with over 200,000 inhabitants. It is a Medieval town, founded in 1218, with a long history as a Hanseatic port and harbour. The Hanseatic League was effectively the worlds earliest trading association – you can still see Hanseatic warehouses on various cruise stops around Northern Europe ( Hamburg, Riga, Bruges, Tallin and Bergen) and these Hansa cities effectively ruled the Baltic from the 1200s until the 30 Years War in 1618. The strategic location of Rostock made it strategically important and over the years it was occupied by the Danish, the Swedes, the French under Napoleon and the Prussians under Peter the Great. It was the largest port in East Germany and for some time was a popular cruise port itself.

Rostock is home to cruise company AIDA Cruises and their ships are home-ported at Warnemünde. Nowadays although some smaller ships still travel upriver to Rostock the majority of cruise moor at the Warnemünde Cruise terminal. The two towns are quite different and it is perfectly possible to visit both quite comfortably in one day.

Lets start with Warnemünde where you will almost certainly be berthed at the Cruise Terminal , opened in 2005 it is a large two-storey steel and glass terminal with all the usual facilities for passengers. It is probably one of the most convenient and pleasant terminals for a stopover because of its exceptionally good position. The terminal is only 300 m from the local railway station and not much further from the town of Warnemünde itself so it is very easy to explore. It is worth mentioning here that English isn’t very widely spoken in the area so a translation app or book might come in handy. If you turn away from the town and walk through the underpass beneath the railway (towards the water) you will reach the Pier 7. The local ferry travels to Rostock from here every half hour or so. You can purchase a days travel pass for the local public transport system for 5€ with further reductions for groups. From the Station trains go to Rostock every 10 minutes or so. It is a twenty minute train journey to Rostock Hbf which is actually on the outskirts of town. From the station it is a short tram ride to Neuer Markt – the town centre. We took a nice round trip going into Rostock by ferry, walking back down through the town, taking a tram to the station and return to Warnemünde by train (you could do the opposite!).

Warnemünde town is a short level walk from the ship – you can pick up a walking map of the town at the cruise terminal or railway station. Although quite small in comparison to Rostock with a population of only about 35,000, it is both a busy fishing port and a seaside town.

The town surrounding the old fishing port expanded at the end of the 18th century as tourists discovered the towns beautiful long sandy beach and dramatic sand dunes. The grand 18th Century architecture of its casino, hotels and spas contrasts with that of the ancient timber framed fishermen’s cottages and the captains houses which sit overlooking the river and the new marina on the Alte Strom.

Warnemünde Church built in the 1860s has strong evidence of its maritime links with a lovely carved wooden statue of St Christopher and a fleet of small model sailing ships hanging from the ceiling. Warnemunde is a very popular seaside resort, you can hire bikes and ride for miles along the flat sea front.

Architectural highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage Site at the Warnemünde Lighthouse and the Teapot which is an unusually shaped shaped building situated directly on the beach, containing bars and restaurants. The old lighthouse was first constructed in 1836 and restored in 1898, there are great views over the coast and the port from the top of its 36m high spiral staircase. The beach is wide and sandy with high dunes – quick warning, part of it is a naturist area!

Excellent restaurants and bars line the habourside area and the path continues right out to the Port ( green) entrance lighthouse which can be quite a bracing walk! Warnemünde is a popular sailing town with a popular weeklong regatta in July each year. The renowned Norwegian expressionist painter and graphic artist Edvard Munch (1863 – 1944) spent eighteen months in Warnemünde from summer 1907 and his former home is now used as part of a cultural exchange scheme for visiting Norwegian artists. Although not generally open to the public it sometimes holds exhibitions and events when you are able to see inside.

The medieval city of Rostock is 13km up the Warnow river from Warnemunde. It dates from 1218 when its main exports were ships, beer and fish and its position as an important port in the Hanseatic League ensured the cities wealth. Ship building flourished on the banks of the river and in the early 20th century Rostock became famous for aircraft manufacture; the Heinkel factory produced planes for the Luftwaffe in the 1930s. Rostock was East Germanys principal ocean port but since Reunification at the end of the 20th century has declined in importance in comparison to Hamburg. If your cruise arrives in August you may catch the annual Hanse Sail Rostock in August, when upwards of 200 Tall Ships and other classic sailing boats arrive for four days of regattas, fireworks and markets.

Rostock is also northern Germany’s oldest university town, it has an excellent reputation both academically and as a centre for performing arts.Although some of the city’s older buildings were destroyed by Allied bombing in World War II, the grand marketplaces, bridges, city ramparts and gates have been restored and newer buildings are still designed with the traditional Hanseatic red brick, stepped gables.

The lively pedestrian zone of Kropeliner Strasse is lined with shops, restaurants and bakeries and is a nice place to walk, at its far end you will find the remains of the old city wall some of which is still walk-able and next to it the peaceful Wallangen park, a good spot for a picnic. At the end of the main Plaza you will find a large fountain – celebrating Zest for Life – and the beautiful 600 year old facade of Rostock University, founded in 1419 it is one of the oldest universities in the world. Also close to Wallangen park, tucked down behind the old city wall is the Cultural History Museum which displays various paintings, relics, crafts & artifacts in a converted 13th-century monastery on Klosterhof, various art and craft galleries cluster nearby.

At the opposite end of town you will find the 13th century Petrikirche (St. Peter’s Church) which unbelievably was once the tallest building in the world, although post war restoration has left it shorter than it used to be! The steeple is now 335 feet high and its viewing platform can be accessed by climbing 196 steps or you can cover the 12 stories in a lift. Also nearby is Marienkirche (St. Mary’s Church), built in 1230 – definitely worth a visit to see its intricate astronomical clock and the beautiful model boats that hang from the ceiling.

The midway ferry stop between between Rostock and Warnemünde (or accessible by bus) is the IGA park , which was built in 2003 for the 17th World Horticultural Exposition. The park was created on the banks of the river, in a derelict area around the ruins of the village of Schmar. Many cultural events are held here and It also houses a Maritime Museum housed in an old merchant ship as well as a spacious park with playgrounds, landscaped gardens & sporting facilities. Rostock has a large Zoo with many animals including elephants, jaguars, gorillas and polar bears, it is slightly outside the city on the other side of the woodland park Barnstorfer Anlagen .

‘For’ Berlin?

As I mentioned Warnemünde is usually labelled ‘for’ Berlin which is a trip that I really wouldn’t advise but because of that stops here are generally a little longer than normal to allow for extended travel times, so there are other things that you can do a bit further afield than you might normally consider…

Bad Doberan is worth a visit – it is accessible by taxi, bus or train , the drive takes 30 minutes or it is about an hour by train. The town is lovely but the ‘Molli” train which leaves from here is great fun! It travels through the streets of the town and then out across fields and open countryside to the seaside resort of Bad Kühlungsborn. Opened in 1886, the Molli is apparently the worlds oldest narrow gauge steam train and a regular train service runs every hour during the summer and every 2 hours during the winter. It is all delightfully old fashioned, with hand operated level crossings and traffic giving way to the train as it travels down the centre of the main street in town! There are currently five trains that date from 1886 to 1932 and although the oldest carriages are now ‘retired’ the newer ones still feature hard wooden seats, if you are offered the option of an upgrade to a ‘Salon’ coach with upholstered leather seats it will be worth it! There is a nice restaurant at the Kühlungsborn Ost station.

If you fancy going even further afield you could investigate the medieval port of Wismar or take a trip to Schwerin, both of which are accessible by local transport in a couple of hours or by taxi or car in under an hour. Schwerin is a beautiful old town dating from the 11th century which is almost completely surrounded by water. The beautiful castle (Schloss) is an extravagant, ornate palace on an island accessed by a causeway over Lake Schwerin, surrounded by elaborate gardens intersected by canals. It is a riot of architecture with a golden dome, Gothic and Renaissance turrets, Slavic ‘Onion’ domes and terracotta brick Hanseatic step gables. The Schloss contains the State parliament of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a museum, cafes and galleries. In Schwerin town you could visit the museum which has a wonderful collection of medieval art, the 13th century cathedral and the rococo State Theatre.

The local food is quite hearty and filling. Look for Fischbrotchen, Warnemunde’s own speciality, which is a smoked fish sandwich – available in all sorts of fish – halibut, mackerel, herring, butterfish, flapper, bismarck – many cafes and restaurants have their own smoker just outside on the terrace to prepare the fish. Local Rostock beer is also very popular in both ‘white’ and ‘dark’ forms, and, as elsewhere in Germany, bratwurst and other sausages are found everywhere!

Shopping is quite good in Rostock and Warnemunde and if you are reaching the end of a Baltic cruise you will find it substantially better value than some other ports you have visited. Amber jewellery and various arts and crafts seemed good buys and various gourmet food items made with local orange Sanddorn (sea buckthorn) berries.

So unless you have a burning desire to visit Berlin I really can recommend a day spent more locally, as you can see from many of our pictures we had some pretty poor weather and still had a great day. When the sun is out it is a really lovely area to visit. I hope you’ve found this helpful, its always great to hear what you think so it would be great if you commented below!

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Warnemünde  Cruise Center

A high level of service, the cruise terminal was  officially opened on 01 may 2005.

The two-story steel and glass terminal building possesses a total area of 3,000 square meters. The ground floor comprises the 1600 m² hall and the additional 500 m² multifunction and clearance rooms are used for customs and by the Federal Police.

For reasons of flood protection, the technical rooms are located on the first floor of the building which encompasses 560 m².

Around 1,500 m³ of concrete, 200 piles for the foundation, 200 tonnes of steel and 1,500 m² of glass are used in the construction of the cruise ship terminal. The costs for the construction of the Warnemünde Cruise Center amounted to 5.5 million Euros.

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Visiting Warnemünde Germany by cruise ship? Here are 9 fun things to do in one day

I visited Warnemünde during my 7 night Northern European cruise aboard the MSC Poesia this summer. Prior to my trip, I’d never even heard of Warnemünde. But after my cruise, I’m sure I’ll never forget this charming little German town. Warnemünde was founded around 1200 and for centuries it was merely a small fishing village on the Baltic Sea. Today, it is one of busiest cruise ports in the world!

It’s super easy to make your way to the centre of Warnemünde from the cruise ship terminal. Just follow the signs for the ‘city centre’ as you leave the ship. The path will take you underneath the train tracks at the main station, and the town lies just on the other side. I would say it’s about a 10-minute walk.

I decided not to book any tours through the cruise line, but to rather explore the town on my own. Below I share nine fun things to do in Warnemünde in one day.

1. Walk along the sea promenade

Warnemünde has a beautiful, wide promenade that runs parallel to the Baltic Sea. It was built over 100 years ago and stretches for 2 km starting at the famous Warnemünde Lighthouse in the east and terminating into coastal forests in the west. The promenade is flanked by beach villas on the one side and white sand dunes on the other. No matter the weather, this is a great place to enjoy a walk.

2. Visit the Warnemünde Church

It’s difficult to miss the prominent neo-gothic church in the old town centre of Warnemünde. It dates back to 1866 when construction of the current brick building began. As impressive as the outside of the church is, the interior is more modest, but still fitted with interesting furnishings such as a carved altar and Renaissance pulpit. Be sure to check out the interior of the church as there is no entrance fee.

3. Enjoy the Warnemünde beach

The incredibly wide (up to 80 meters) sandy beach of Warnemünde is definitely one of the main attractions. Whether you want to swim in the cool Baltic Sea, or laze on a strandkorb or walk along the white sandy beach, the choice is up to you.

Fun fact : The strandkorb or german beach chair was invented here (Rostock) in 1882.

4. Search for the Dutchman windmill

The windmill was built in 1866 and up until 1991, corn was milled here. Since then, the windmill has been converted into a residential building, including a restaurant. As someone who lives in the Netherlands and has seen a large number of windmills, this one isn’t particularly special. But if you haven’t seen a lot, then this one is worth checking out. Just note that the windmill is currently being renovated (July 2019).

Insider tip : You can get the best view of the windmill from, you guessed it, Mühlenstraße.

5. Climb the Warnemünde Lighthouse

This is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. The lighthouse has a height of 37 meters and was built in 1897. Approximately 100 stairs take you to the top of the tower and at 31 meters, you can practically see the whole town. Entry is only €2. Note that you can only climb the tower from Easter to autumn.

6. Explore the area around the Alter Strom

The Alter Strom is the lively heart of Warnemünde, a canal filled with boats and surrounded by restaurants and shops. It’s a great place to take a stroll or do some people watching. So grab an ice cream or a fresh German pastry and just watch the boats go by…There is also a market where local fishermen sell freshly caught fish.

7. Check out the pretty houses on Alexandrinenstraße

With its quaint little houses and tall trees, this pretty street looks like it belongs on the canvas of some famous painter. Long ago, fishermen, sailors and pilots used to live in these houses.

8. Shop till you drop in the local shops

If you like shopping as much as I do, then the local shops in Warnemünde will not disappoint. You can expect to see a variety of products, from spices to homemade liquor and treats to art galleries and everything in between.

9. Walk along the west pier

Take a romantic stroll along the west pier that runs 500 meters into the Baltic Sea. Believe me, the view is great! The pier mainly serves as a breakwater to stop the currents of the Baltic Sea and to facilitate the approach of incoming ships. At the end of the pier is a green and white lighthouse.

Bonus: Warnemünde Sand World

Just as you exit the cruise ships (Pier 7), there is a temporary sand sculpture exhibition (Warnemünde Sand World) featuring artists from all across Europe. This is the best sand art that I’ve ever seen and it’s completely free to visit! From what I’ve read on the internet, there is a sand sculpture competition/exhibition every year. The exhibition runs until the end of October.

Although Warnemünde is fairly small, there are lots to see and you can do all these activities at a leisurely pace. If you crave more excitement or you simply want to see more, Rostock is only a 30-minute train ride away. Now technically, you can also travel to Berlin or Hamburg. But these cities are huge and hours away. I wouldn’t recommend visiting them on this port stop. Rather, stick around and explore all that Warnemünde has to offer.

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Cruise ships dock somewhere in the port of Rostock. To check where your cruise ship will dock go to: http://www.rostock-port.de/en/cruise-shipping/port-calls/ . Pier 1 to 8 is actually the cruise terminal in Warnemunde , which is a town nearby. The other docks are in the town of Rostock. The information underneath only applies to the docks in Rostock.

The cruise dock in Rostock has limited facilities. Because of the remote location of the dock your cruise line should offer a shuttle service into Rostock. Check this with the front office on board of your ship. The cruise dock in Rostock is about 13 km away from the city centre of Rostock.

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Rostock is an easy 15 minute train ride away from Warnemunde. It is a town with 800 years of history. It is an old member of the Hanseatic League, which used to be the “European Union” of the middle ages. Find all kinds of architecture styles here like this 13th century city hall you see on the picture. A colourful mix of gothic and baroque.

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In the St. Mary’s church in Rostock you will find this very unusual piece of science and art. It is the astronomical clock that has already been standing here since 1472 and ticking for over 500 years. Learn more about this beautiful piece and other works of art in the church.

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Sachsenhause was a Nazi concentration camp in Germany. It was build in 1936. When the camp was liberated in 1945 it would still operate as NKVD special camp nr. 7 by Stalinist Soviet occupied forces. Ten thousands of people would die on this small piece of land during these two decades of brutality. Visit Sachsenhausen and learn about the hars conditions of life and death of the prisoners. Find this concentration camp just north of Berlin. From the port it is about 2 hrs drive south.

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Make sure you are on an outside deck when approaching the port! You’ll have a nice view over Warnemunde when sailing in.

Cruise ships can dock in Warnemunde but also in Rostock. Make sure to double check where your ship is planned to dock. Warnemunde has an entire cruise terminal available and Rostock does not. From here you will need transportation to get to the city center. Some cruise liners will offer a shuttle service from the Rostock port to the old town. Read the full Rostock cruise port guide for the full information.

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This 13th century capital of Berlin is something unique to explore. It is a gem of museum and sights that do not match any other city in Europe. Visiting Berlin takes some time from Warnemunde, but it will be worth your while. See the description above to find out how to get to Berlin from Warnemunde.

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Hello friends,

One more thing. I would like to explore Warnemunde in the morning, and, weather permitting, go to the beach and swim in the Baltic Sea - the best of all seas! For my own reason, I have to be in Rostock in the afternoon. The departure time is about 8 p.m. Would I still have the time to go to Wismar (I am told it's impressive), or I should better leave it to my 3rd cruise ?

I don't know whether you'll have to time to go to Wismar as well, because I don't know when your ship leaves.

You won't have time with the other activities you plan to go to Wismar imho. It takes you 1 3/4 hours each way to go there from Warnemünde (use bahn.de link already provided to enquire timetables) and even if you just made it and be there for an hour it sounds like a waste of time.

http://www.kreidefelsen.de/images/warnemuende/090514/kreuzfahrtschiff_in_warnemu.gif

DB timetable

http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en

Start: Warnemünde

Destination: Rostock Hbf

Destination: Wismar

Single ticket Warnemünde to Rostock is EUR 1,90. From Warnemünde to Wismar you could use a Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Ticket.

http://www.bahn.de/i/view/USA/en/prices/germany-regional/mecklenburg-western-pomerania-ticket.shtml

Many thanks, friends, especially abalada, for your replies! Vlielen dank!

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Various organisers and shipping companies have a wealth of offers for you. Regardless of whether you’re planning a short trip on the Baltic or the Norwegian Sea or if you want to tour the seven seas. Of course, the ships belonging to the Rostock shipping company AIDA are regular guests, while the Queen Elizabeth and Norwegian Star have both moored at the port of the Warnemünde resort on multiple occasions. Anyone wanting to observe the impressive ships coming in, from the Warnemünde pier for example, will usually need to get up early as these ships arrive in the mornings or mid-morning. The floating hotels invariably head back out to sea towards the evening. To make sure that you’re in the port at the right time to witness an arrival or departure, take a look at the latest Warnemünde cruise ship calendar when planning your trip!

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The ninth ship in the Kussmund fleet, the AIDAmar , which launched in 2012, has already visited Warnemünde on several occasions. 253 metres long, it has seven restaurants as well as its own brewery on board. The 294 metre-long Norwegian Star , meanwhile, has an open-air beer garden. The ship, originating from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, has been fitted with six hot tubs and a volleyball court.

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How to Take Train From Warnemunde to Rostock

By SNMK , July 18, 2007 in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

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I would appreciate if anyone can provide directions/insight on how to take the train from Warnemunde to Rostock. We plan to go just for the day/few hours. Can we purchase tickets by credit card? Thank you!

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best laid plans, when we got to germany we were informed that there was a train strike! our best intentions to go to rostok and lubek were foiled. rostok is not that far from warnemunde. right off the ship we took a cab (van) there and shared it with two other couples. the total for the cab was 20 euros shared three ways, pretty cheap. we took the ferry (actually a tour boat all in german, but that was ok) back from rostok to warnemunde. it is a short walk out of the town (5-10 minutes) and was a nice way to get back to warnemunde. it cost 10 euros each. actually, warnemunde was great- a very pretty seaside town with cute shopping, a beach, and nice restaurants. in retrospect, i liked it better than rostok which got boring in two hours. it has one long street of uninteresting shops, a department store and not much to see. we never got to lubek because of the train strike. just my opinion, but hope this helps.

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How to get from Warnemünde Cruise Terminal to the train station and to buy the tickets.

How to move from Rostock train station to Rostock downtown.

Thank you Heinblod - I used your directions and we took the train to Rostock to ride the Mollie train. We stopped for lunch in Bad Doberan - and took the trains back to Warnemunde. Warnemunde is quite a charming area with the shops and restaurants.

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Can we pick up the Mollie train in Rostock or do we need to take the regular train all the way from Wernamunde to Bad-Doberan and then pick up the Mollie? If we take the Mollie all the way to the end in Kuhlungsborn West, what is the best way to get back to Rostock or Wernamunde? Thanks!

You have to take

S1 trains from Warnemünde towards Rostock Hbf (Central Station) and change to trains towards Wismar to get to Bad Doberan.

Alternatively you take

S1 trains from Warnemünde to Warnemünde Werft (Shipyard). It's one stop or walking distance of 15 minutes from the cruise terminal. There is a bus going via a scenic route to Bad Doberan to catch Mollie-Train.

Once you are in Kühlungsborn West you can only get back the same way as you came.

I would recommend to get off Kühlungsborn Ost (East) which is more vivid and walk there a little bit around or stay there or hire a bike.

I was looking For your instructions to the train from the cruise terminal, but your links above no longer work. Do you still have this info??

too much traffic this month. I bought additional traffic.

You can go and download the instructions again.

Hein Bloed: First of all I want to commend you for a great web site and all the pictures describing the way to go about Warnemunde, Rostock and surrounding area. I am sure we will make good use of them.

You mentioned that taking the ferry, right near the dock, is a good way to see the cruise ship from a different perspective. When I look at the ferry going across to the east side (using Google Earth) I also see a nice yacht harbor and an interesting building at the tip of the peninsula. When I zoom in, I think I can see dining room tables through the skylight.

Is there a nice restaurant there and can one visit the yacht harbor? As long as we would take the ferry across, we would like to take a walk there.

Any suggestions about visiting the east side?

Hein Bloed: First of all I want to commend you for a great web site and all the pictures describing the way to go about Warnemunde, Rostock and surrounding area. I am sure we will make good use of them.   You mentioned that taking the ferry, right near the dock, is a good way to see the cruise ship from a different perspective. When I look at the ferry going across to the east side (using Google Earth) I also see a nice yacht harbor and an interesting building at the tip of the peninsula. When I zoom in, I think I can see dining room tables through the skylight. Is there a nice restaurant there and can one visit the yacht harbor? As long as we would take the ferry across, we would like to take a walk there. Any suggestions about visiting the east side?

thanks for your compliments...

Opposite it's so-called Hohe Düne and the Yachtresidenz .

It's an expensive and exclusive hotel/resort/spa/restaurant/convention center and you are right: a good place to have a good meal with nice views over the port. They have several restaurant. One is located in a tower towards the cruise terminal. Other restaurant is facing the beach.

I stayed there once to see how "Miss Jolly" (cruisecritic.com-member from Australia who was calling Warnemünde with her family on ROTTERDAM). So you really have a great view, like here:

It's taken from my room's verandah.

I feel sorry - but this is typical East Germany that still nearly 20 years after the wall turned down they still have no English websites - even of such places like high class hotels.

If you like to have a guided bike-tours : the hotel offers them.

But you can just also rent a bike in the railways station building and tour yourself:

Markgrafenheide

Rostocker Heide

And sorry, again: no English website available for the part Hohe Düne as it is typical German to make bike- or walking-tours through so-called Heide (= heath).

If you need that I contact the YHD-hotel for more info I may do it.

Have a great day in Warnemünde!

Willkommen in Deutschland!

Welcome in Germany!

Smooth Sailing

Hello, HeinBloed

Brauhaus Zum alten Fritz

Take Bierkutscher-Schnitzel

It's a Schnitzel with mushroom in cream with cheese and

no Pommes Frites (French Fries) as they are not part of North German kitchen

but Bratkartoffeln (Country fries/Home fries).

It's a brewery-restaurant

Brauhaus Trotzenburg

Take Braumeister-Schnitzel

It's a Schnitzel with mushroom in cream

but with Pommes Frites

I think it's something typical German what you might looking for.

Guten Appetit! Enjoy!

Welcome to Germany!

HeinBloed - thanks so much for the great information about Warnemünde and Rostock...

I wasn't looking forward to the long trip to Berlin, so it looks like there is plenty to see and do right near the port (anyway, I much prefer small town slice-of-life tourism to just another big city). I'm a big fan of German beer (and yes, German food too) so I suspect I may never get more than a few blocks from the port if I stop at every brauhaus/biergarten on the way! Perhaps I should bring a designated-walker who will guide me back to the ship if I have a bit too much! :) It sounds funny but I am especially looking forward to the German beer radish that often gets served with Beer, at least in the area surrounding München - I hope that isn't strictly regional and I can also get it here!

Do not say that I did not warn you...

There is one restaurant which is called Haxenstadl . (Haxe = German roasted pork leg / Stadl = certain kind of inn).

It's easy to reach as it is connected by the commuter train S1 from your cruise ship. You just leave Rostock Central Station on the Southside (Südausgang / Südstadt / ZOB).

Opposite is the Haxenstadl on a little hill.

It's a Bavarian restaurant where you get all food you might expect. I have been there once when I stayed there for shipspotting reason in Warnemünde.

Bavarian food but I do not remember if they had the white raddish.

It's in a true former typical East-German building... and the staff has somehow a charme like East Germans have...

I am not sure if they have Jägerschnitzel but it would fit to them...

I was surprised because this restaurant meet all expectations you might have as prejudice on Bavarian kitchen.

It's interesting to go and see...

This is such wonderful information. We too are concerned about spending a great deal of time in transit to Berlin and then not being able to do it justice. We think we might love to spend our time in Warnemunde and Rostock. Our big concern is that we will be there on a Sunday in August. Will everything be closed (particularly in Rostock)? We are fairly active and want to make a good decision. Thank you for any advice you may have.

Thanks for your compliments.

Warnemünde is part of Rostock. But only Warnemünde is a so-called Seaside Resort.

Due to German law shops are allowed to open around noon time until evening.

Rostock is closed.

Therefore one suggestion:

Go first to Rostock to see the sights (historical buildings).

Take the ship back to Warnemünde.

And stay in the afternoon in Warnemünde.

Alternatively (not so time-intensive transits):

Bad Doberan and Molli-Train in the morning.

UNESCO World Heritage: Schwerin and Wismar .

Have a great time in Warnemünde.

Thank you HeinBloed for the fabulous information. Since we are there on a Sunday do you think we will find more things open in places like Schwerin, Wismar, or Bad Doberan? What about train connections to the Molli Train? Will Sunday be a problem?

Thank you again for your wealth of information.

Well - if you want to do shopping you need to be at a seaside resort as only such cities are allowed to open on Sunday.

I am sorry - but the influence of the churches in Germany do not allow a general opening of the shops on Sunday.

Kühlungsborn has also the status as seaside resort. It's the terminal of the Molli Train.

But you'll find a great shopping infrastructure on Sunday in Warnemünde. We were happy as we made a big mistake on our very first cruise. We did not expect that the temperature will go up to 80-90 F range so we were glad that we were able to buy shorts, t-shirts and sandals.

If you want going shopping you need to stay in Warnemünde. It would not make too much sense to go to Schwerin or Wismar.

You'll find Molli-Train-Schedule here .

The best is to take to Bad Doberan the bus 119 which makes a scenic route alongside the beach to Bad Doberan.

The bus leaves from Warnemünde Werft (Shipyard) - it's 15 minutes walking from the cruise terminal or one stop by commuter train S1 towards Rostock Central Station (Hauptbahnhof).

Alternatively get to Rostock Central Station and take the train towards Wismar to get to Bad Doberan.

If you let me know which ship on which date you arrive in Warnemünde I may check the schedule for you.

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