Hotspots on the Baltic Sea: Warnemünde - between the tea pot and the regatta

• Name: Warnemünde, Germany
• Location: mouth of the Warnow, south-west of the Baltic Sea
• Position: 54°10'53.1 "N 12°05'06.8 "E
• Distance from Kiel lighthouse: around 80 nautical miles

Where the Warnow flows into the Baltic Sea lies the former fishing village of Warnemünde. The town on the Bay of Mecklenburg, which has been part of the Hanseatic city of Rostock since 1323, is not only one of the most famous Baltic seaside resorts in Germany, but also one of the most traditional sailing areas in the country.

Highlight for sailors

The Warnemünde Week has been one of the largest sailing events in Europe for decades. Every year at the beginning of July, several thousand active sailors and hundreds of thousands of visitors gather for regattas, concerts and harbour festivals around the Alter Strom and the harbour entrance. Particularly spectacular: the regatta courses are located directly off the coast and can be easily observed from the beach and pier. In addition to the Olympic classes, traditional sailing boats, offshore yachts and junior crews also compete. At the same time, the event remains surprisingly close despite its size - sailors, spectators and holidaymakers meet everywhere between quaysides, fishing boats and the beach promenade.

For guest sailors: modern marinas directly on the Baltic Sea

Approaching Warnemünde is considered uncomplicated, even if there is a lot of shipping traffic during the season. There are several moorings for guest sailors directly behind the piers, including the Hohe Düne marina residence on the east side of the Warnow and the centrally located and recently renovated Warnemünde marina between Mittelmole and Altem Strom, which will offer over 240 berths after the extension. Both offer modern services, sanitary facilities and good catering options.

Read the article on the opening of the extended marina here:

• Warnemünde: New marina opens at the Mittelmole

The wide sandy beach of Warnemünde is just a few minutes away. Around the Alter Strom, restaurants, cafés and fresh fish from the cutter invite you to take a break. The terraces with views of ferries and cruise ships arriving and departing are particularly popular.

Further discoveries in Warnemünde

The historical Lighthouse from 1898 with a view over the Mecklenburg Bay, the striking Tea pot directly on the promenade, the Warnemünde Local History Museum in the old fisherman's house and harbour tours through Rostock's overseas ports and along the Warnow.

You can find more tips for Rostock and Warnemünde in our area portrait:

• Rostock-Warnemünde: Where a fresh breeze blows on the Warnow