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Things to see in Rostock (Germany): 43 places and when to go
Rostock is a city in Germany with around 203,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly Nature (17), Wildlife (14), History (13). The best known are Doberan Minster, St. Peter's Church, Rostock and Rostock University of Music and Theatre. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 54.0704, 12.15
- Population
- About 203,000
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (17) · Wildlife (14) · History (13) · With kids (4) · Food and drink (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 150 km as the crow flies
What to see in Rostock
The places in and around Rostock, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Doberan MinsterChurch16 km
- St. Peter's Church, RostockChurch in Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany2.3 km
- Rostock University of Music and TheatreGerman music, theatre, and dance university2.4 km
- Rostock ZooZoo in Germany4.3 km
- Frieden1957 cargo ship9.0 km
- Großes Moor bei DänschenburgNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany20 km
- Warnemünde LighthouseLighthouse in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany13 km
- Gedenkstätte für Revolutionäre Rote MatrosenMemorial in Rostock, Germany3.6 km
- Göldenitzer MoorNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany14 km
- KösterbeckNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany5.9 km
- KuhtorCity gate in Rostock, Germany1.9 km
- LünenbergNature · Mountains29 km
- Rhododendronpark Graal-MüritzGarden in Germany21 km
- Ribnitzer Großes MoorNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany24 km
- Langer HeinrichHistory8.9 km
- StolteraNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany14 km
- Astronomische Station „Tycho Brahe“Observatory and planetarium in Rostock5.0 km
- BeketalNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany24 km
- BrookseeNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany12 km
- Forst- und Köhlerhof WiethagenMuseum in Germany14 km
- Heiligensee und HütelmoorNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany16 km
- Karls Erlebnis-Dorf RövershagenAmusement park in Germany11 km
- Kunstmuseum SchwaanMuseum in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany15 km
- St. Luke (Graal-Müritz)Church building in Mecklenburg-Westpomerania21 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Groß Potremser Moor, Reppeliner Bachtal, Schnatermann, Teufelsmoor bei Horst, Unteres Warnowland, Naturlehrpfad
- Diving: DiveCenter Rostock, Tauchsportclub Warnemünde e.V.
- History: Gutshaus Neu Wendorf, Hotel "Am Fischereihafen", Jugendschiff "Likedeeler", Land-gut-Hotel Hermann
- Hiking: Hauptwanderwege Rostocker Heide, Jakobsweg via Baltica, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mitte) Tribsees-Bad Doberan
- Food and drink: Hoppen un Molt, MÆNNERHOBBY Destille, Rittmeister, Trotzenburg
- With kids: Miniland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
When to go to Rostock
The best time to visit Rostock is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:40
- FebPossible9:28
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:46
- MayBest time15:44
- JunBest time16:52
- JulBest time16:24
- AugBest time14:38
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:12
- NovPossible8:11
- DecBest time7:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08. In June, 42 of the 43 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Rostock
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 150 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kröpelin22 places25 km
- Prebberede12 places30 km
- Güstrow18 places31 km
- Saal29 places36 km
- Tribsees16 places40 km
- Sternberg22 places42 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Rostock?
The best known: Doberan Minster, St. Peter's Church, Rostock, Rostock University of Music and Theatre, Rostock Zoo, Frieden. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Rostock?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 08.
How do you get to Rostock?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 150 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Rostock as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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