Stadthafen Rostock

Imagine standing at a place where sailors and merchants have passed for centuries. Can you feel the breeze filling the sails of the boats? Look over to your left, those old warehouses have been soaking in the scents of spices and exotic goods for ages. Here at the Stadthafen, you can feel Rostock's heart beating. Just behind you, across the Warnow, modern sailboats are getting ready for the annual 'Hanse Sail'. This grand event draws thousands each year to celebrate the maritime heritage. To the south, toward the historic old town, traces of the Hanseatic era await discovery. A walk here is like stepping through time, with a hint of salt in the air.