Alter Strom Promenade (Old Stream Promenade), Rostock (must see)
The Alter Strom, a 1,100-meter-long canal connecting Warnemunde to the ferry terminal at the mouth of the Warnow River, has a rich history dating back to 1423 when it was initially excavated and fortified with bulwarks. Until 1903, it served as the primary maritime route from the Baltic Sea to the port of Rostock, as documented in the Rostock council archives.
Located just a brief 5-minute stroll from the train station, the Alter Strom offers direct access to the beach. This picturesque area becomes particularly vibrant on sunny days, attracting visitors with its charming boutiques, restaurants, and vintage houses that line its banks.
Wandering along the Alter Strom, you'll encounter a delightful assortment of inviting caf茅s, seafood restaurants, and fish market stalls. The presence of moored fishing boats and street performers adds to the lively and quaint atmosphere of this beloved promenade.
Located just a brief 5-minute stroll from the train station, the Alter Strom offers direct access to the beach. This picturesque area becomes particularly vibrant on sunny days, attracting visitors with its charming boutiques, restaurants, and vintage houses that line its banks.
Wandering along the Alter Strom, you'll encounter a delightful assortment of inviting caf茅s, seafood restaurants, and fish market stalls. The presence of moored fishing boats and street performers adds to the lively and quaint atmosphere of this beloved promenade.
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Alter Strom Promenade (Old Stream Promenade) on Map
Sight Name: Alter Strom Promenade (Old Stream Promenade)
Sight Location: Rostock, Germany (See walking tours in Rostock)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Rostock, Germany (See walking tours in Rostock)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Rostock, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Rostock
Creating your own self-guided walk in Rostock is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Warnemunde Walking Tour
A mere 20-minute journey from the charming city of Rostock brings you to Warnem眉nde, a coastal town renowned for being a prominent stop for cruise ships. Remarkably, it stands as one of the most bustling cruise ports in all of Germany!
As you meander through Warnem眉nde today, it's hard to imagine its humble beginnings as a quaint fishing village. It was formally integrated into Rostock... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
As you meander through Warnem眉nde today, it's hard to imagine its humble beginnings as a quaint fishing village. It was formally integrated into Rostock... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Rostock Introduction Walking Tour
According to Germany's prestigious Historic Highlights list, the lovely town of Rostock on the Baltic Coast is one of the country's 16 lesser-known destinations that you may wish to explore. They say a day trip here is a must for anyone visiting Berlin or Hamburg.
Rostock was originally founded by Polabian Slavs in the 11th century as "Roztoc," which means "fork of a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Rostock was originally founded by Polabian Slavs in the 11th century as "Roztoc," which means "fork of a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles