Travelanni

HI Anni,

 

Thank you for the link. We will be in Warnemunde in June and would like to stay in that area, but we are also considering going to Lubeck. On the website you provided, there was information for a day ticket for 4.50 euros. Does this day ticket also include the transportation from Warnemunde to Rostock and back?

 

Also, in case we do not go to Lubeck, can we puchase Lubecker Marzipan in Rostock?

 

Thank you,

Kathryn

Hi Kathryn,

Unfortunately the prices on the website have not been updated yet. The day ticket now costs 4.60 euros. The ticket covers travel anywhere in the Rostock City area and, as I said, Warnemuende is actually part of Rostock so the answer is yes.

Warnemuende to Luebeck is covered by the Mecklenburg Lander Ticket. For details please see my post of 18th January on this thread.

Happy cruising :)

Anni

HI

My husband and I are on a curise this coming July. We would like to spend the day in

Warnemuende Can you please give us some highlights of were to visit ?

Hi, The small town of Warnemünde is actually a seaside suburb of the City of Rostock. The ships berth literally in the town, 10 mins walk to the main street.

Although it is a fascinating little place it would probably not take up a whole day. It has quaint old back streets, modern sea-front promenade with all the usual tourist facilities, wide sandy beach, fish market right alongside the boats, good restaurants and bars. Be sure to fit in a stroll, especially in the evening, even if you go further afield first.

Rostock City has a lot of interesting history, architecture from medieval to 21st century, old churches, a museum housed in a 14th century convent, pleasant pedestrian precincts, excellent restaurants and good but limited shopping. Trains depart Warnemünde every 15 mins and arrive Rostock Central station 20 mins later. From there trams run every few minutes for the 5min journey to the CBD (all one journey, only one ticket required).

Unfortunately our official tourist internet site is in German only but the local transport site has English pages and information on the places of interest in both the City and Warnemünde

http://www.rsag-online.com/

It may come up in German but just hit the Union Jack at the top for the excellent English version.

Happy cruising :)

Anni

Guestrow (Castle, Barlach sculptures and Nativity Crib Museum) 6,40 € return (direct train from Warnemuende)

 

Anni

Hi, re my previous post, the ticket price for Guestrow should read

Guestrow (Castle, Barlach sculptures and Nativity Crib Museum) 12,40 € return (direct train from Warnemuende)

:mad: No excuse but I was always lousy at maths, please accept my apologies.

You will note that at this price it would be better for 2 or more people to buy a Lander ticket covering the whole day and multiple journeys.

Anni

Hi everyone, as promised here are the new ticket prices for both Lander Tickets and local transport in 2012

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Ticket (Mecklenburg-West-Pommerania-Ticket)

This ticket is valid from Monday to Sunday for one day of your choice from 9 a.m. until 3 a.m. of the following day on Saturday, Sundays and bank holidays from 0 until 3 a.m the following day. It can be used on all local trains (Regional-Express, Regionalbahn, S-Bahn)

-1 person : EUR 21.00

-2 people : EUR 24.00

-3 people : EUR 27.00

-4 people : EUR 30.00

-5 people : EUR 33.00

Local Transport - Warnemuende/Rostock

Single ticket 1,80 €

The single ticket is the standard ticket if you travel only once.

Spend Euro 1,80 and you make one journey anywhere in Rostock

• by tram
  
• by bus
  
• by suburban train and
  
• by ferry (cross-river only eg Warnemuende - Hohe Dune. Does NOT include boat trip Warnemuende to Rostock. This is a private tour boat)
  

NB Warnemuende to Rostock CBD (train + tram) counts as one journey, only one ticket required. For return please buy a new ticket.

If you intend to make more than three journeys in a day we recommend the day ticket.

Day ticket 4,60 €

Criss cross through Rostock with a day ticket

Spend Euro 4.60 once - get on and off as often as you like.

Getting everywhere in Rostock all day long:

• by tram
  
• by bus
  
• by suburban train and
  
• by ferry (cross-river only eg Warnemuende - Hohe Dune. Does NOT include boat trip Warnemuende to Rostock. This is a private tour boat)
  

Group Day Ticket 13,80 €

Up to five people can travel as a group. Spend Euro 13.80 once - get on and off as often as you like. (only savings for 4 or 5)

Local Transport - Rostock Area

Bad Doberan (home of the Molli Train), 7,80 € return (train and/or bus)

Guestrow (Castle, Barlach sculptures and Nativity Crib Museum) 6,40 € return (direct train from Warnemuende)

Happy planning and cruising :)

Anni

Thank you both for your responses about Schwerin and Wismar. Sounds like we can't make a mistake no matter which one we choose.

With 6 adults, a Lander ticket won't cover all of us. I understand that we can buy a group ticket for 6 people. I looked at the DB website but I wasn't able to find a way to buy a group ticket. Do I have to wait to get there and do it at the train station or is there a way of purchasing it online? Thank you!

Hi, information for group travel is very sparse as it can only be done through a DB office, an agent or by mail. You must book well in advance as numbers are limited and pay a deposit + seat reservation @ 2 euros per person per train. The children, if over 5 years of age, must also be counted. Group tickets are probably only worth it for larger groups over long distances.

This being the case it is probably cheaper to buy Lander tickets for a short journey, day trip.

The cheapest way to divide your party for Mecklenburg Lander Tickets (new prices) would be :-

1 ticket for 4 persons = 30 euros

1 ticket for 2 adults and 2 children = 24 euros (children with parents travel free)

Please see my previous post on how to buy on-line.

Happy cruising :)

Anni

Hi Anni

 

In late May, there will be 4 of us arriving on a Tuesday in Warnemunde and want to tour Berlin. We've looked at the organized tours and really don't want to use their itinerary, preferring instead to spend more time at fewer locations and do some inside tours. So ...

 

We'd like to rent a vehicle to drive ourselves from Warnemunde to Berlin. Then find a place to park and either do a hop-on hop-off bus or a walking/taxi tour.

 

We're comfortable with driving and navigating (having done this on our own in Italy and Greece) but have never been to Germany.

 

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

Hi, As you are comfortable with driving to Berlin car-rental is the way to go. The drive from Warnemuende to that city is very easy, the approaches to the city are extremely well signed and there are good parking facilities. If you choose not to drive into the city 'pay and display' parking can be found at most s-bahn stations in the suburbs and the s-bahn service is fast and frequent. There is a very good (huge) car park near to the Hauptbahnhof (main station) from where you can catch a HOHO bus direct, use public transport or take an easy 15min walk through the new government district around the Reichstag to the Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden before catching a HOHO there.

Happy cruising :)

 

Anni-

 

First thank you for all of your help with this thread....it's amazing!

 

Second, I've looked back through and it appears you can order the Meckleburg Lander tickets before your arrival. To get the 9:07 train to Schwerin you also need a single ride ticket to Rostock. I've looked online but can't seem to figure out how to order the lander ticket. Is it on the DB Bahn website? How early can you order the tickets....maybe 90 days prior?? Then you can just get a single ticket from a ticket booth in Warnemunde for the ride to Rostock, correct? On the return trip the Lander ticket will work all the way to Warnemunde, correct?

 

Thank you in advance!!

Hi, sorry for the delay but I have had computer problems, oh the wonder of modern technology!

Congratulations, you have all the facts correct. I'm glad that my explanations from last year were understood.

Here is how to get your Lander ticket on-line:

1. Open http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en

2. Choose 'OFFERS' in the top bar.

3. Choose 'Regional Tickets within Germany' > 'Lander Tickets'

> Book your ticket here

Select 'single ride'

Fill in the departure station Rostock Hbf (Rostock Main Station)

Fill in any destination in Mecklenburg (ie. Schwerin,Wismar etc, you can also choose either Hamburg or Luebeck if that is where you wish to go, the destination does not matter as you will see later ) if the drop menu gives several stations for that town choose Hbf.

Fill in date ticket is required, time of departure 9am (this does not matter but it will not let you continue without a time!)

Enter number of travellers (up to five on one ticket)

Leave all other choices as is.

When selection of trains appears choose >purchase in Savings fares column.

4. Choose Mecklenburg-Vorpommern-Ticket. (Note that it says - 'Valid Mon-Fri as from 09:00 h, as from 0:00 h on Sat, Sun and public holidays. Valid for unlimited number of journeys on day of validity, regardless of connection shown'.)

Follow the prompts to buy and print out your ticket.

This also works for the ticket from Keil to Luebeck although in step 4. you will choose the Schleswig-Holstein ticket.

Lander tickets are always available, they are not limited like other offers, so I would wait awhile before buying as the new price structure usually comes out around March. I will post the new prices as soon as they are available.

Steps 1 and 2 above will give all the information on the various types of tickets available for the whole of Germany.

Several people told me they were successful in buying on-line using these instructions last year, hope you are successful too.

Happy cruising,:)

Anni

Hi Anni

 

Our cruise stop in Warnemunde is 2 days. The first day we will do an organized tour into Berlin. For the second we were going to stay in the Warnemunde area and thought we would try to rent bicycles. Is this fairly easy to do? Are there shops close to the port and are there bike trails in the area? Thanks for any information that you can offer.

Hi,

There are two bicycle hire places close to the ships in Warnemuende. (or at least there were last year)

The first is on the railway station itself. Walk through the underpass, just past the newsagents on your right turn right and you will see the bikes.

The other one is in the building on the quay between the two berths, to the left of the main terminal building.

There are others in the town itself which is only a five minute walk from the ship.

There are plenty of bike tracks in the area. Part of the European Cycle Track goes along the coastal cliffs between Warnemuende and Kuehlungsborn, about a two hour ride taking in Heilingendam. It is also possible to ride into Rostock mostly on dedicated cycle tracks.

Happy cruising, :).

Our family of 8 (6 adults, 2 small children) will be in Warnemunde in late May. Beyond Rostock and Warnemunde, which city would you suggest we visit? I have looked at some information about Wismar and Schwerin, but am having a hard time deciding which one might be more interesting. Is either one easier to get to via train? Is either one easier to see on foot once you get there? Would there be another city you would suggest? My daughter speaks fluent German, so we will not have difficulty with the language in terms of signs, etc.

Hi.

Sauer Kraut is right, a difficult choice. The main difference is the ease of travel. The trip from Rostock to either by train is about the same, 1 hour, but the Wismar trains run every hour whilst the Schwerin trains only run every two hours. A Mecklenburger ticket is the way to go for both destinations. Please see my separate post for prices and directions for how to buy on line.

There is really nothing in either town for children so I would definitely allow time for a romp on the beach in Warnemuende at the end of the day.

Happy cruising, :).

Thanks for sharing Rostocker. We arrive in June. What do you are the best options for a mom with her 2 daugthers, ages 11 and 12? I have been researching way to much and can't seem to get it figured out. They are not huge history buffs at age 11 and 12 but would enjoy some history mixed in with other things. looking for something that won't require long drives and that I can figure out how to get to.

Thanks.

Hi, first and foremost if the weather is good there is a wonderful, long, sandy beach in Warnemuende and all the usual attractions of a small seaside resort.

In Rostock the girls would probably enjoy the Cultural Museum, in particular the historical toy section. All the toys date from the 19th and early 20th century and were donated by Rostockers. The museum is located in a 14th century convent and some of the original rooms, including two nuns cells, have been restored.

There is a nice Zoo, only 15mins by tram from the centre (the ride is covered by your day ticket). It is set in an area of wood-land/forest and as well as the animals there are a lot of outdoor, experimental, interactive things for kids. (www.zoo-rostock.de/ - has an English page)

Another place which the youngsters enjoy is Karls Strawberry Farm. It is a sort of 'farm theme park' with attractions for both adults and kids, as well as a farmers market. (www.karls.de - in German only but lots of pictures). Unfortunately Karls is almost impossible to reach by public transport but it is only a 30 minute, easy drive from Warnemuende so a hire car or even a taxi would be an option especially if you found another family wanting to go and hired a mini-bus.

As I do not have children/grandchildren here my knowledge in this area is a bit limited but maybe other cruisers who have visited with children would like to share their experience.

Happy cruising :)

Anni

I have read this whole thread. Thanks for all the helpful info! We plan to take the train to Rostock. We will be visiting on a SUNDAY in July. Does this cause any problems? Do the trains run about the same or less trips? Will shops be open in Rostock and Warnemunde?

 

Thanks for any help!

Hi, glad my thread has been of help, thanks.

The train service on Sundays is the same, every 15mins in each direction. On Sundays (with the exception of a Sunday before a public holiday on Monday, about three times a year) the shops are closed in Rostock but open in Warnemuende. All restaurants, cafes, museums and places of interest are open in both centres. Most visitors like the quieter atmosphere of Rostock on Sunday, it gives more of the feel of an ancient town and of course it is much easier to walk around. Warnemuende is very busy on Sundays as it is (and always has been) a popular holiday destination for Germans. In addition hundreds of Berliners travel on the special trains to spend the day at the beach along with a large slice of the Rostock population.

Happy cruising :)

Anni

Hello! Is there anything of interest in the Warnemunde / Rostock area concerning World War II?

Hi, Rostock as very badly bombed in WWll and there are plenty of reminders of that time. A great many of the buildings are faithful copies of those which stood before 1939.

The worst raids were in April 1942, 4 raids over 5 nights which destroyed over 60% of the city ie. within the old medieval walls. It was a second Bomber Command trial of the effect of incendary bombs on closely packed, mostly timber framed buildings (the first trial was Luebeck in March 1942) The lessons learned from these two raids were used in the fire-bombing of Hamburg, Cologne, various other towns in the Rhur and ultimately, Dresden. The 1942 raids on Luebeck and Rostock gave rise to the term 'terror-fleiger' and convinced the National Socialist hierarchy that the Allies were deliberately destroying German heritage cities which led to the threat by Hitler to 'bomb every British town in the Baedecker Guide Book'

Rostock was home to both Arado and Heinkel factories. Heinkel were developing the world's first jet plane and the first test flight took place in Rostock in 1939.

There were other raids on Rostock by both the RAF and the Americans aimed at the aero factories and the Neptune Shipyards which built E-boats but production was not affected to a great extent.

Pictures of the city before and after the bombing can be found in various books and in the archives of the Historical Society in the Kroepeliner Tor.

The town of Ludwigslust, 2 hours away by train, was liberated by Gavin's 82nd US Airbourne Division and the unconditional surrender of the National Socialist forces east of the Elbe was accepted there. Nearby Gavin's men discovered a concentration camp where over 1000 prisoners were either dead or dying after being abandoned by their captors and created a memorial cemetery within the town which is still maintained with the support of the 82nd's veterans. Some 3500 prisoners survived.

I have quite a large collection of pictures, articles etc about WWll and the area. If you would like any more information (copies of pictures and articles etc) about the raids or the events in Ludwigslust please e-mail me.

aussieinrostock@gmail.com

Anni

Hi, Anni

 

We've got a fairly unusual stop in Germany on our Baltic cruise next June. We'll be in Warnemunde overnight, from the morning of the first day, til about 5 pm on the second.

 

I was hoping to take a train to Berlin, spend the day touring, take a late train back (I can sleep on trains pretty well.), catch a nap back on the ship, and then spend the second day exploring Warnemunde and the surrounding area.

 

Is this reasonable, or even possible? If it is can you give me some ideas on how to do it?

 

Thanks

Marnie

Hi Marnie, my apologies for taking so long to reply but I am only just back in circulation after a trip of my own. In case you have not already found out what you wish to know, here goes.

You are lucky having so much time which makes a trip to Berlin very reasonable indeed. The following times and prices are current. DB usually makes changes each year but I would not anticipate any changes in the times and very little in the price.

There are two possiblilites; the first is a direct train which would give you nine hours in Berlin but is more expensive and relies on your ship arriving around 7am and your being able to disembark pretty smartly. The second leaves a little later and involves 1 very easy change of train. You would have about eight hours in Berlin and the cost would be around half.

1.

dep. Warnemuende 7.52 arr. Rostock 8.13

dep. Rostock 8.34 arr. Berlin 11.15

The return fare is 76 euros pp.

2.

dep. Warnemuende 8.22 arr. Rostock 8.43

dep. Rostock 9.07 Change trains in Schwerin (usually same platform) arr. Berlin 12.32

Special ticket - unlimited one day travel on regional trains after 09.00.

42 euros one person + 6 euros each for up to 4 extra persons

Return journey - Berlin 20.45 arr. Rostock 23.22

Rostock 23.34 arr. Warnemuende 23.54

This is the last train from Berlin to Rostock. There are two more trains from Rostock to Warnemuende if it is running late ie. 0.04 and 0.34.

Hope this will help with your planning. :)

Our family of four will be visiting Lubeck next July. Our cruise ship docks in Warnemunde and we will take the train to Lubeck. Unfortunately, we only have 4 hours to spend in Lubeck. We arrive at 1pm and have to leave on the 5pm train back to Warnemunde. What route/itinerary do you think we should take to get a "flavour" of Lubeck? Thanks for your help.

Hi,

There is a lot of information and a very good map on the tourism web site (enlarged to 150% it is very clear) www.luebeck-tourism.de/

As with most German towns the train station is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the centre. The stations were never built inside the city walls!

The best route is over the Puppenbruecke and through the Holstentor, the most important city gate. Walk up Holstenstrasse, there are some lovely little side streets, to the Market Place to see St Marien Church and the Rathaus. This area is a pedestrian precinct with a mixture of very old and modern buildings (result of the bombing in WWll) Continue left along the front of the Rathaus and take any of the pedestrian streets on the right, turn left into Koenigstrasse where you will find St Katherines Museum and the Heiligen-Geist Hospital. Further along Gross Burgstrasse is the Burgtor and Burgkloster. From there you can catch a 12 or 34 bus back to the train station or walk back to the hospital, turn right across the square, left into Breitestrasse where you will find St Jacobi,the seafarers church on the left and the Master Mariners House on the right. Turn right into Fischergrube, a very steep street with some wonderful old buildings, and then left along the waterfront which runs parallel to the city wall all the way back to the Puppenbruecke.

It is a pity you will get such a short stay in Luebeck. Unless you have a particular reason to visit that city have you considered Wismar which is similar, although smaller, and much nearer.

If you would like to let me know the arrival and departure times of your ship and the times of the trains you propose to catch, I may be able to suggest an itinerary which will allow more time in Luebeck.

Happy planning :)

Anni

Hi Anni,

We wanted to give you a huge thank you for all your help! We went to Schwerin in late August. We bought the lander ticket on the internet before we left the states and with your help we got from Warnemunde to Schwerin and back easily. We loved Schwerin-the pretty lake near the train station, the Dom, the town square, and of course the beautiful castle! We ate in the Cafe Orangerie and enjoyed it very much! We also got a chance to spend a few hours in Warnemunde which was very nice too. I just wanted you to know that all your patience and very clear advice made a very positive difference in our vacation!

Thanks,

Nancy

Hi Nancy, your thanks and kind words are very much appreciated. When I started all this I never guessed it would snowball like it has, over 15,000 hits and I have written over 200 replies. But messages like yours make it all worthwhile. Thanks to all those CC readers who dropped by to say hello while they were in Rostock (caused some comments from my colleagues about how 'famous' I am!) and a special thanks to those with whom I spent time in Rostock, Schwerin and Ludwigslust.

Hope to be a cruiser myself next year, we are planning a visit to Iceland so any advice etc. would be welcome. Meanwhile I'm off on a cargo ship again next month.

Happy planning and cruising :)

Anni

Anni

Thanks for the info but while I was waiting I was looking around for info and found the 121 route and timetable. I simply do not understand the zones for the fares. Many people have posted that the fares to Bad Doberan from Rostock all day ticket is 7.80. I checked their ticket info - shows Rostock as zone 3 and Bad Doberan as 8. Somehow that works out to Rostock + 4 (their site shows the 7.80 fare)

When I put in Kuhlungsborn, I now have zones 3 for Rostock and Zone 10 for Kuhlungsborn and they show the day ticket as 10.80 or 9.30 depending on which Rostock Area I use (even though they all say zone 3)

Since I cannot read German, I have a step by step guide for buying the ticket from the machine in Warnemuende to Bad Doberan. It says my zone info will be 4004

What should the zone info be to include the trip back from Kuhlungsborn and should it be the 10.8 fare or is the 7.8 ticket sufficient

 

Also it appears there is a newer schedule with route 121 buses every hour http://www.rvk-rostock.de/Regio.17.0.html

 

Am I reading this correctly ?

 

Thanks Again

I have checked with my neighbour who uses the bus all the time. She tells me that you count the number of zones through which you have to travel to work out the tariff.

This works out at 3 zones for Bad Doberan and 5 zones for Kühlungsborn. So, according to her, the correct tariff for a day ticket to include the furthest point, ie Kühlungsborn, would be 9.30 for 1 person and 27.90 for a group. I'm pretty sure she would be right but, just in case, I will check with the ticket office tomorrow.

If you want to travel from Kühlungsborn to Rostock direct you read the schedule for bus 121 starting at the bottom in order to find those which terminate at Rostock ZOB. I think you will find that the buses which I mentioned are the only ones which do so. The 3.55pm runs only on school days and involves a change in Bad Doberan. The service is the same week-days and week-ends. This info is from the timetable I received Monday from RvK and which came into effect yesterday.

I will let you know the result of my enquiries and explain how to buy the ticket from the new machines which have touch screens in English.

Anni :)

Anni

First let me say thanks for all the info you have already posted. It's been a huge help

I hoping you can answer a question for me about the Molli train. I'm planning to go directly to Bad Doberan by bus and take the Molli train. My question is once I get to Kuhlungsborn, is there a rail or bus connection back to Rostock. I rather not spend the time looking at the same scenery going back on the Molli

 

If so , can you give me details including the zone information I need for my ticket (I will be getting the 1 day ticket)

 

Thanks

Hi, thanks for your appreciation.

There is a bus connection from Kühlungsborn back to Rostock, #121.

Departs Kühlungsborn Bahnhof West (the Molli station); 2.55pm, 4.55pm, 6.55pm, 7.55pm.

Journey time is about 1hr 15mins.

If you intend to have a look around Rostock on the way back the best stop to get off is Rostock, Deutsche Med-Platz. From there it is a 3min walk to the Kröpeliner Tor and the top end of the city. The bus terminates at Central Station.

The day ticket you need is Rostock+4 zones =7.80 for 1 person or 23.40 for a group (up to 5 persons). This would cover:

Bus - Warnemünde to Bad Doberan

Bus - Kühlungsborn to Rostock

Tram+train - Rostock to Warnemünde.

Happy cruising :)

Anni

Hi Anni,

I´ve been to the Hanse Sail in Stadthafen and Warnemuende yesterday.

What a great event.

 

I really went on Marlon Brandos footprints on HMS Bounty!

Really amazing.

 

Peter

Hi Peter,

Glad you enjoyed Rostock's Premier Event. We have another day left to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming everyone again next year!

Happy cruising, :)

I don't know if you missed this question but I'd really like to know about restaurant options. Thanks so much!

I did see your question and posted a lengthy and quite detailed reply on 5th August. As always, I checked and it was submitted. Now for some reason it, along with a couple more posts, has disappeared. I think this is due to the erroneous perception that I am a paid tour guide which I definitely am not. Please see my other post of 5th August for an explanation of my status. I cannot reply at the moment but will try and remember what I wrote later. Maybe cruisers who have eaten in Rostock/Warnemunde would like to post their experience.

Dear Anni,

 

My wife and I come to Warnemunde on the Emerald Princess on Wed 10th August. Will you be offering any type of tour of Warnemunde and/or Rostock? We do not want to go to Berlin, too long a trip and too tiring. We would like some beautiful scenery, some walking and sightseeing, but we are a little uncomfortable trying to navigate all the buses, trains and trams on our own! Bryan (drbryan@drjick.com). Thanks!

 

 

 

If so, how can we join your group? Bryan

Hi, the Historical Society offers a city walking tour at 10.30am and 2pm starting at the Kropeliner Gate. There is no need to book.

Sorry but I do not know of anyone offering more comprehensive tours in English apart from those offered by the ships. Maybe another cruiser can help.

Happy cruising, :)

BTW I do not personally 'offer' guided tours. I'm just a member of the Historical Society who, like many other members, volunteers my time and knowledge to welcome visitors to the Kropeliner Tor, answer questions about local history and guide themed walks around Rostock for both interested citizens and visitors. As the only native English speaker I act as the contact with English-speaking visitors and guide the walks offered in English.

Anni

do you know where the ship docks and how we get from the ship to takie the train. We are not going to berlin, just want to take the train ride you recommended. Also what else do you recommend for 2 seniors. I have a walker, but can walk far with it. what is the cost of the train. Our cruise leaves copenhagen on august 31st so will be in Germany beginning of September.

 

Can not wait.

Lynn:o

Hi, Your ship docks at P8 in Warnemünde, literally alongside the railway line and from the gate to the station platform is a 5 minute walk. Turn right out of the terminal gate, walk about 200 yds along the quay, turn left into the walkway through the underpass and you are on the station.

The cost from Warnemünde to Rostock is 1.70euros each way. This covers both the train and the tram. There is no such thing as a return ticket, you must buy two singles or a day ticket for 4.50euros.

Rostock is a place to walk and admire the architecture. Visits to the Marienkirche, the Kropeliner Tor and the museum in the Convent of the Holy Cross are worthwhile.

Happy cruising, :)

I believe the Eclipse is docking in Rostock, not Warnemunde. so the directions are not quite as given. As I understand it is a walk from the ship to the train station Seehafen Nord, catch a train from there to Rostock hbf train station and then switch trains to Schwerin.

According to the official Port of Rostock schedule on the 16th August Celebrity Eclipse is docking at P8, Warnemuende and Celebrity Constellation at L41,Port of Rostock.

Celebrity usually runs a shuttle bus to Warnemuende when their ships dock in the Port of Rostock.

Otherwise the directions for catching a train to Rostock Hbf are as kruzgal says.

Hi -

 

Can you tell us how to take the train to Schweriner Castle? We're on the Norwegian Sun, and there 25 Aug.

 

Thank you!

Hi, The ship berths in Warnemünde literally alongside the railway line and from the gate to the station platform is a 5 minute walk. Trains depart every 15 mins and arrive Rostock Central station 20 mins later.

Trains depart Rostock Hbf for Schwerin Hbf every two hours from 9.07am and depart Schwerin every two hours up to 7.53pm. The trip takes just under 1 hour. The Mecklenburg Lander ticket is valid for these trains. (€20 for one person plus €3 for each additional person up to 5, travel all day)

Schwerin is a very compact town and ideally suited to walking. There is a tram system but to take a tram would be to miss a great deal of the older city and you would still have a walk to the castle. The walk from the train station to the castle (about 15mins direct) takes you past one of the many lakes and through the pedestrian only area with the Dom, the Market Place etc - as well as old streets with beautiful buildings, interesting shops and pavement cafes. From the castle itself it is a 10 min walk to the modern shopping centre and trams back to the station.

Changing trains in Rostock is quite simple. The s-bahn from Warnemünde arrives on tracks 1/2. Take the stairs 1 flight down to the main concourse. The electronic departure boards are on the walls on each side. The train you require is the RE to Hamburg, via Schwerin. The departure time and track will be indicated, normally track 6. Take the elevator marked 3-6 up to the platform (level 0) If a different track is indicated (never happened as far as I can remember) take the appropriately numbered elevator. The platforms are clearly numbered and there are electronic indicator boards showing the departure time, destination and intermediate stops of the next train on each.

If you intend to use a Mecklenburg Lander ticket and take the 9.07am to Schwerin you will require a single journey Rostock local transport ticket between Warnemünde and Rostock (€1.70) as the Lander ticket is not valid until 9am.

Once in Schwerin go out the main station entrance, cross the square to the small street in the far right hand corner, go left down to the lake, turn right and follow the waterfront (about 200m) until you come to a restaurant on the left and a pedestrian street on the right. You are now in the tourist area and from here all the attractions are clearly signposted.

The following web site is worth browsing:-

www.schwerin.com/english

Happy cruising, :)

Anni

Hi Anni

 

We will be in Warnemuende in two weeks time, with 5 kids between 6 & 10, a teenager and assorted grown-ups.

 

I've cut-and-paste all your posts into one super-duper-cheat-sheet to take with. If I could trouble you with one more question, though - -

 

Have you had any feedback about Karl's strawberry adventure / farm playground?

 

(Although I have to say that the Kletterwald you suggested to the British family has really grabbed my attention. . . )

 

Thanks for any advice!

Hi, I have not had any feedback about Karl's but think the adventure part would be geared more towards the younger age group. It is not very far from Warnemunde by road but very difficult to reach by public transport.

Kletterwald is much closer, easy to reach and could be combined with time on the beach which is perfect for the smaller fry with shallow water, an adventure playground and kite flying; for the teen-agers there are beach-volleyball courts and kite-fighting demonstrations. Adults are catered for with the ever popular basket chairs and a cafe/bar right on the sand, halfway between the promenade and the sea.

Glad my posts have been of help, hope you all enjoy your visit.

Happy cruising, :)

Anni.

Hi everyone, just a note o the latest scam to hit our area.

You will be approached by a child or teenager who hands you a rose and wishes you 'Wilkommen in Deutschland' (welcome to Germany) You naturally feel charmed by this reception but if you accept the rose you will then be asked for a 'small donation to help with treatment for my sick sister'. Some even have this written in (bad) English on a card. If you try to hand back the rose the smaller children have even been trained to cry!! The older ones will refuse the rose and continue to press for money. Of course there is no sick sister and if you look around you will see other children of similar appearance doing the same thing and an adult lurking somewhere in the background, never doing the actual begging. They rely on the fact that once having accepted the flower you will be reluctant to upset a child. Whole families are coming from the bigger cities for the day, buying roses at 10 for 2euros and then asking for 1euro per rose. Not bad if you can get away with it. It is just another form of using children to beg and it is illegal but very hard to stop because if caught they just drop their roses and melt away. Without a complaint from the person 'robbed' the police cannot do anything. So please, be aware that this is happening and help to stamp out this form of child exploitation. Thankyou

Anni