Warnemünde Travel Guide
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Warnemünde Overview
Warnemünde (meaning Warnow mouth) is a sea resort and district of Rostock (Rostock vacation rentals | Rostock travel guide) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, situated on the Baltic Sea in the northeast of Germany at the estuary of the river Warnow.
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Things to See in Warnemünde
Being a center of maritime traffic, the district of Warnemünde comprises numerous navigational aids, the oldest of which is the lighthouse located near the beach promenade. The lighthouse, which is currently still in use, was built in 1897. In the summer, the 40m (135ft) high tower allows visitors to enjoy an impressive view over the Baltic Sea and the Northern districts of Rostock (Rostock vacation rentals | Rostock travel guide). 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.
In the vicinity of the canal called der Alte Strom (Old Channel), with its various restaurants, pubs and traditional fishing boats, regional specialties are offered on a fish market.
Warnemünde's broad, sandy beaches are the largest on the German Baltic Sea coast and stretch out over a length of 3 kilometres (2 miles).
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Popular Points of Interest in and near Warnemünde
City Museum
The Museum is located in an old fishing house, built in 1767, in the so-called Achterreeg
(second line of houses). Here, the visitor is informed by exhibits on the history of fishery, of seafaring, of pilotage and sea rescue in Warnemünde. The development of Warnemünde from a fishing village to the today seaside resort is shown. Moreover, when the guests visit the living room (Vörstuw), the kitchen (Kök), the sleeping room (Achterstuw) and the hall (Deel) of the listed house they can get an idea on the living conditions of the inhabitants in the late 19th century.
Hours: April - October: Tuesday - Sunday from 10am - 6pm. November - March: Wednesday - Sunday from 10am - 6pm.
The Old Lighthouse
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You can see the lighthouse. built in 1897, from almost anywhere in Warnemünde, and from the lighthouse tower you can see most of the city. The lighthouse is open May - September: daily from 10am - 7pm.
Admission: Adults 2 €, Concessions 1 €.
Related Sites
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- Homepage of Warnemünde: Warnemünde (official home page)
- Wikipedia: Warnemünde
- Warnemünde - Guide (German)
More about the History of Warnemünde
Founded in about 1200, Warnemünde for centuries has been a mere fishing village with minor importance for the economic and cultural development of the region. In 1323 Warnemünde lost its autonomous status as it was purchased by the city of Rostock (Rostock vacation rentals | Rostock travel guide) in order to safeguard the city’s access to the Baltic Sea. It was not until the 19th century that Warnemünde began to develop into an important sea resort. Today Warnemünde has approximately 8,400 inhabitants.
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