Warnemünde Church, Gothic Revival church in Warnemünde, Germany.
Warnemünde Church is a red brick Gothic Revival building with pointed arches, tall windows, and a central tower that shapes the local skyline. The tower rises above surrounding rooftops and serves as a landmark near the Warnow River.
The building was constructed between 1866 and 1871, replacing an older church that had stood for about 600 years along the Warnow waterfront. This new structure reflected the growth and modernization of Warnemünde during the 19th century.
Inside, carved wooden pieces made by local craftspeople fill different areas, from a 15th-century altar to a Renaissance pulpit. These works show how skill and faith came together across generations.
The church welcomes visitors during daylight hours when its doors are typically open for viewing. Try to visit during off-peak times so you can walk through and examine the interior details without disruption from services.
Two wooden model ships hang in the side aisles, gifts placed there by harbor pilots to give thanks for protection during their voyages. These boats connect the region's maritime heritage with the sacred space.
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: Kirchenplatz 1, 18119 Rostock
Website: https://kirche-warnemuende.de
GPS coordinates: 54.17684,12.08501
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
Rostock is a port city on the Baltic Sea with a long history spanning centuries. The old town features Gothic churches such as St. Mary's Church and St. Peter's Church, while well-preserved city walls and the town hall stand as reminders of its prosperous past as a Hanseatic city. The city's maritime heritage is documented in museums that tell the stories of ships, crafts, and life at sea. Visitors will find plenty to explore: a zoo with animals from different parts of the world, the IGA Park with botanical gardens, and in nearby Warnemünde, beaches, a lighthouse, and an active harbor. Families enjoy leisure parks, trampoline arenas, and interactive museums. Karl's Adventure Village outside Rostock appeals especially to children. The city also has shopping areas such as the New Market with its historic buildings, modern shopping centers, and the Alter Strom in Warnemünde, where restaurants and shops line the waterfront. Those interested in history can visit museums dedicated to local culture, shipbuilding, and a memorial site of a former prison. Rostock connects the sea, history, and recreation in one place. Walking through the city, you encounter brick buildings, church spires, harbor views, and spaces where locals and visitors move between shops, museums, churches, and parks.
Warnemünde Lighthouse
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Teepott Warnemünde
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Stoltera bei Rostock
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Warnemünde harbour entrance lights
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Kurhaus Warnemünde
450 m
Bahnhofsbrücke Warnemünde
241 m
Verkehrszentrale Warnemünde
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Heimatmuseum Warnemünde
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Stoltera
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Warnemünder Vogtei
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Schnatermann
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Gemeindezentrum Brücke
2.9 km
Gulls
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Esperanza
742 m
Diedrichshäger Land
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Lotsenehrung
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Hochlandstier
556 m
Frauenfigur
146 m
Mövenflug
594 m
Liebespaar
456 m
Windspiel
436 m
Badende fountain
397 m
Eurydike
369 m
Orpheus
389 m
Shetlandpony
576 m
Hohe Düne buoy yard
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Rostock Willow Cathedral
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Warnminner Ümgang
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