Excursion Rostock by nostalgic tramway & waterway tour at Warnemünde

Depart the quayside by coach for a short transfer to the tramway departure point.

Board an authentic, well preserved nostalgic tram (1950/1960), privately chartered, which was once Rostock’s main transportation system and depart on a nostalgic ride into the heart of the city.

On arrival in the centre, step back in time and start a brief orientation city walk through Mecklenburg Vorpommern’s largest city. Proceed to Northern Europe’s oldest university, the University of Rostock, founded in 1419 and built in the Italian Renaissance style. From here you will take a leisurely stroll through the “Kroepeliner Strasse” and “Am Neuen Markt” and explore the quaint shopping streets, which have flourished since the re-unification of East and West Germany in 1990. Even though the city centre was largely destroyed during the Second World War, you will still find a lot of historical buildings especially in this particular district.

Rostock lies 8 miles from Warnemuende, nestled on the banks of the river Warnow and the Baltic shore. It is largest Baltic port in Germany and a turntable for travellers and goods to and from Scandinavia and the Baltic countries. While other towns pay homage to glass and aluminium, the buildings in this old Hanseatic city pay tribute to diverse architectural eras; medieval and 1950’s architecture in the centre, modern housing blocks and 19th century villas in the suburbs.

Of special interest is the medieval town centre; the 15th century town hall has a seven turreted Gothic facade and an 18th century Baroque front structure and St. Mary’s Church, with its characteristic redbrick which was built around 1398. You will pay an inside visit and see an astronomical clock, which was built in 1472, with the calendar dating 2017, predicting days, dates, spot on.

Before you walk down to the jetty where you will board a boat for a cruise along the “Warnow” river transferring you back to Warnemuende, spend some time at leisure exploring Rostock on your own.

During the boat ride you can savour some typical and traditional German beer or German sparkling wine, whilst passing along waters travelled by seafarers of past and present.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include Warnemunde, Rostock

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking 1 mile (1.6 kilometre) and 20 steps, at times over uneven, cobblestone surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, the tram and the boat. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair.  The boat is not exclusive to Silversea guests. Order of sights may vary.