Rostock, the almost 800-year-old Hanseatic city has retained much of its original charm, while still keeping abreast of modern developments. Shipbuilding and seafaring have always played an important role here. Today, this is where the main ferries to Scandinavia set sail. Before the city lies the beach resort of Warnemünde with a yacht marina and lovely beaches. Sailing ships still find a storm-proof harbour here, with just a short jounrey across open water. The historic town centre has a Hanseatic flair. Medieval churches and monasteries, impressive ruins of a defiant city wall, towers and city gates, gothic gabled houses and an unusual town hall have all stood the test of time.
Sights include: the town hall, St. Mary's church, St. Nicholas' church, St. Catherine's convent, the stone gate, the house of the estates, the city wall and the Holy Cross Abbey.
