Warnemünde

Warnemünde is a seaside resort and district in the northern part of Rostock on the German Baltic coast, positioned where the Warnow River enters the sea. The beach runs for several kilometers along the shore and offers fine white sand, a wide waterfront, and a lighthouse at the harbor entrance.

The settlement started around the year 1200 as a small fishing village and was acquired by Rostock in 1323 to give the city direct access to the Baltic Sea. Over the following centuries the area grew into an important harbor and became a popular bathing resort during the 1800s.

The name refers to the mouth of the Warnow River where it flows into the Baltic Sea, and this waterway still shapes daily life along the seafront. Visitors often watch ferries and sailboats pass through the harbor entrance while walking along the promenade or resting on the beach.

The beach area can be reached from several access points and offers space for different needs, from quiet walks to busier activity along the promenade. Regular suburban trains connect the resort with Rostock city center, making a car-free day trip easy to plan.

The Planetenwanderweg presents a scale model of the solar system along a walking route near the beach, with distances between planets shown proportionally. Anyone following the path can experience the dimensions of outer space during a manageable stroll.

Location: Rostock

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Part of: Ortsamt Nordwest 1, Rostock

Website: https://rostock.de/warnemuende.html

GPS coordinates: 54.17528,12.08833

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:02