Warnemunde and Rostock, Germany
Woman in the Middle | August 27, 2013While the cruise line advertised this stop as “Berlin,” that city was actually quite far away, as in hours by train. Hubby and I decided since we had never been to Germany before, any place would be new and different to us. After a long plane flight, a long train ride was not appealing so we decided to just explore the area where the ship docked and we were very glad we did.
Warnemunde was a small, picturesque seaside town with lovely old buildings and cobblestone streets. My photos don’t do it justice, I see now!
Below is the lovely old lighthouse which was built in 1897-98
No trip to Europe is complete without churches! This is the first of many on our trip.
As you can see fromt he photo below, our cruise ship was docked very near town, making it easy just to get off the ship and take a stroll.
That afternoon we took a tour to the nearby city of Rostock. It was also very picturesque, although in a different, more “big city” kind of way. Here is the main town square where a farmer’s market was happening. This area was once part of East Germany. During that time the cobble stones were covered in asphalt. But they were still there, and, after reunification, they were uncovered once again.
Inside the local church was this elaborate pulpit. Every church we saw had an elaborate pulpit.
I think it would be very intimidating to try to give a sermon from such a magnificent edifice!
Our tour concluded with a boat ride back to Warnemunde. We were on a lot of boats on this vacation. The ride included a glass of the local beer. Lucky hubby got two glasses since I don’t like beer!
How do you say Warnemunde and Rostock?
If I was to get married again, I would want to have it with a mass in that church with the golden altar.
Rostock is pronounced like Raw-stock. Warnemunde is harder. I will try to sound it out – Var-ne-mun-da. At least that is what my American ears heard!