Rostock is beautifully situated on the water. And the Warnow and the refreshing activities on and around Rostock's city river are a must, especially when the sun is shining. But there is also plenty to experience on cold days. For example, a real river sauna.
Sailing into the sunset
The catamaran glides light as a feather over the gently lapping waves of the Baltic Sea. Fantastic mountains of clouds have risen in the sky, with the setting sun stretching out its fingers between them. The four-hour sunset trip with skippers Tobias and Cathi makes you feel good and makes you want to have more sailing fun. Fortunately, the two also have longer tours on offer. charter-and-sail.de
Floating headlock
To cool off, take a dip in Rostock's largest plunge pool - the Warnow. This is possible in the river sauna: the floating sweatbox with wood-burning stove is located at the IGA grounds or at the city harbor, depending on the season, and has space for eight sauna guests. The facilities include bathing ladders and hanging chairs, a tea corner, jukebox and relaxation room. And top views of the water. flusssauna-rostock.de
Sight paddling
Sports or sightseeing? It's both! During city paddling, participants paddle on mango-colored kayaks through Rostock's city harbor, across the Warnow and into the Petri district. And Rostock suddenly looks completely different. Guides Ronald and Sandra can tell you lots of exciting things about their home town from the water. No previous paddling experience is required. stadtpaddeln-rostock.de
Ship ahoy!
A harbor tour is a must in Rostock. And the best way to do this is on board the excursion ship „MS Hansestadt Rostock”. It goes from Rostock city harbor to Warnemünde, where a relaxed shore leave is possible, and back again. The tour is also possible in the opposite direction. Highlights along the way: the city harbor, the seaport, the shipyards and the open sea near Warnemünde. And of course the funny sailor's yarn from the captain. blaue-flotte.de
Pedal boat with a romantic factor
Fancy a self-propelled sundowner? White and blue pedal boats are available to hire from the cool restaurant ship „Otto’s“ in the city harbour, with a picnic basket of fish sandwiches or an ice-cold aperitif on request. This will take you across the Warnow to the Gehlsdorfer Ufer with its beautiful view of the city skyline. If you don't feel like pedaling: The „Otto’s“ also rents out motorboats! ottos-restaurantschiff.de
Knatter tour at the harbor
Even water-shy land dwellers get their money's worth at Rostock's city harbor – on a guided tour with hot rods. That's the name of the small convertible speedsters, which can reach speeds of up to 80 km/h and are as shapely as vintage cars but as tiny as bumper cars. Put on your helmet and off you go from the old town to the city harbor amidst the early rattling. kuestencruiser.de
Gin Cruise
Cruising across the Warnow in a restored mahogany yacht called „Arona“ while sipping an ice-cold gin and tonic – is not a scene from an old James Bond film, but a real option. Because Robert and Paul Szusinski offer such relaxed pleasure cruises in maritime vintage cars. Also with integrated gin tasting. A real Rostock pleasure experience, because: At least two of the gins are local spirits! arona-yachting.de
