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Price is NZ$18 per adult
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Overview

  • Rostock has transformed from a medieval trading post to a vibrant Baltic port city, thanks in part to Hanseatic League membership since the 1200s. On this walking tour, you'll discover the well-preserved architecture, historic gates, and trading traditions that made this maritime powerhouse one of the most influential port cities in Northern Europe. Starting at Market Square outside the City Hall — its distinctive pink baroque facade concealing an original Gothic structure. Along the way, visit the Abbey of the Holy Cross, explore the only surviving Gothic facade on Kröpeliner Strasse, and discover the University of Rostock, Germany's fourth oldest. The tour ends at St. Mary's Church and its remarkable astronomical clock — the only one of its kind still in operation.

Activity location

  • Neuer Markt 1a
    • 1a Neuer Markt
    • 18055, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Neuer Markt 1a
    • 1a Neuer Markt
    • 18055, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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Hanseatic Rostock A Self Guided Walking Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Wed 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$17.82 x 2 AdultsNZ$35.64
Total
Price is NZ$35.64

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Inclusions
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Inclusions
    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Inclusions
    App for Android and iOS
  • Inclusions
    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Exclusions
    Smartphone and headphones

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Town Hall Rostock (Pass by)

Stand in Market Square outside the impressive City Hall, with its distinctive pink baroque facade concealing the original Gothic structure. Take in this striking landmark as the starting point for your journey through Rostock's Hanseatic history.

Neuer Markt (Pass by)

Take in the bustling Market Square, the historic heart of Rostock and the natural gathering point beneath the Town Hall. Discover the layers of history embedded in this central civic space.

Steintor (Pass by)

Examine the Steintor city gate and find out the symbolism behind its contrasting facades. Pass through the oldest city gate in Northern Germany as you continue along the medieval wall.

Rostock City Wall (Pass by)

Walk along the longest surviving section of Rostock's medieval wall. Discover how this fortification once protected the city during its Hanseatic heyday.

Rostocker Rosengarten (Pass by)

Explore Rostocker Rosengarten, the Rose Garden where a fortress once stood. Take in this green, tranquil space as a striking contrast to its more fortified past.

Brunnen der Lebensfreude (Pass by)

See the striking "Fountain of Joy" with its 20 figures representing various activities. Take a moment to enjoy this lively piece of public art along your route.

Kropeliner Strasse (Pass by)

Walk through the vibrant Kröpeliner Strasse, Rostock's main shopping street. Spot the Ratschow House along the way, featuring the only surviving Gothic facade on the entire street.

University of Rostock (Pass by)

See the University of Rostock, Germany's fourth oldest. Take in this historic seat of learning as you continue through the city centre.

St. Mary's Church, Rostock (Pass by)

Arrive at the impressive St. Mary's Church (Marienkirche), the fitting conclusion to your tour. Take in this monumental building, one of Rostock's most treasured landmarks.

Die astronomische Uhr der St.-Marien-Kirche (Pass by)

Marvel at St. Mary's remarkable astronomical clock, the only one of its kind still in operation. Discover this rare and precise piece of medieval engineering, still ticking after centuries.

Location

Activity location

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    Neuer Markt 1a
    • 1a Neuer Markt
    • 18055, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Neuer Markt 1a
    • 1a Neuer Markt
    • 18055, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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