Trip to the Towns of Warnemünde, Rostock, and Their Surroundings
The port of Warnemünde in northern Germany is a cruise ship destination in the Baltic Sea Cruise.
The port is located adjacent to the town's train station and within a short walking distance from its center. It is a charming town, with a canal crossing through it lined with bridges, picturesque alleys filled with shops, galleries, street musicians, and stalls, along with a long, sandy beach.
It is recommended to wander through the town on foot, climb up its lighthouse, and take in the panoramic view.
Guided Tours Tailored for Cruise Ship Passengers
Cruise ships arrive at the port early in the morning and stay until late in the evening. The reason for this is that cruise lines treat the Port of Warnemünde as a departure point for a day trip to Berlin, which is located 240 km away (about 2.5–3 hours drive each way).
On the following tours that can be booked through the Viator website, pickup and drop-off are at the port, and they are usually cheaper than the tours booked through the cruise ship:
♦ Best of Berlin tour from Warnemünde Port - All-in-One Berlin Shore Excursion from Warnemunde or Rostock Port
The tour departs from the port in Warnemünde and the tour duration, including travel to Berlin and back, is about 12 hours.
♦ Guided tour in the cities of Warnemünde and Rostock -
Lovely Rostock and Warnemünde Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships
The tour departs from the port in Warnemünde and the duration of the tour, including travel to the city of Rostock and back, is about 5 hours.
Trip to Warnemünde, Rostock, and Schwerin Castle
Those interested in taking a longer tour of 9 hours (make sure they return you to the ship on time) can take a tour called: Rostock & Schwerin full day tour by a local company called: Rostock Exklusiv. On this trip you will see Warnemünde, Rostock, and Schwerin Castle. The duration of the tour is about nine hours. The guide will pick you up at the port and together you will walk to the local train station. The tour includes three main stops:
- A visit to Schwerin Castle, a picturesque castle straight out of a fairy tale, set inside a lake (no boat ride needed, as it is connected to the mainland by a bridge) and surrounded by lovely gardens. In the town of Schwerin, you will also have lunch at an authentic local restaurant.
- A visit to the city of Rostock, an important and historic port city, and a walking tour of its Old Town featuring an abundance of red-brick Gothic buildings from the Hanseatic period. The city's university is considered one of the oldest universities in the world. A visit to the city's ancient church, St. Marien church Rostock, which features a unique astronomical clock. Rostock is an especially popular destination for shopping, full of stores of all kinds. For shopping enthusiasts, this is the most attractive destination on the cruise to go shopping.
- A guided walking tour of Warnemünde.
It is recommended to part ways with the guide in the center of Warnemünde and continue exploring it independently.