View of St. Mary's Church from New Market Square, © Joachim Kloock
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St. Mary's is Rostock's largest and most important church, first mentioned in a document in 1232. Transept and nave of the cruciform basilica are of equal length and emphasize the massive and closed impression. The church has precious furnishings, such as the oldest astronomical clock in northern Germany from 1472, which functions with original parts, and a bronze baptismal fountain from 1290.

The origins of St. Mary's Church are obscure. The first documented mention of a preacher at St. Mary's is in 1232. The first St. Marien church building was an early Gothic hall church with a vault height of about 15 meters and a simple gable roof, the wall connection of which can still be seen today on the east side of the church tower.
After St. Mary's was named the main church of the city of Rostock in 1265, this building was no longer sufficient to meet the demands of the citizens in the long run. Thus, in 1290, work began on expanding the church into a basilica based on the model of St. Mary's Church in Lübeck. The construction work lasted for more than one hundred years. Since 1440 the church and since 1796 the tower have had their present form.
Until the turn of the 19th/20th century, St. Mary's was a university church. Signs in the professors' pews still indicate this. For some years now, around the opening date of the university, the ceremonial matriculation of new students has taken place in St. Marien.
The extensive church library of St. Mary's was then transferred to the university library.
A special sight is the astronomical clock. This was created in 1472 by the clockmaker Hans Düringer, and the main clockwork still contains the original parts from that time. Both the main clock movement and the calendar movement and carillon, apostle walk and hour bell are wound daily by hand. In 1642 the clock was extended by the carillon, the apostle walk and the ornate Renaissance case. At the very top, six figures (evangelists and apostles) move in solemn procession past Christ, who stands in the center and blesses them, on an outstanding platform every day at noon and at midnight. At the same time, the carillon sounds every hour on the hour.

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Today, Dec 6, 202410:00 - 15:45 clock
Gültig ab 01. November bis 30. April
Monday 10:00 - 15:45 clock
Tuesday 10:00 - 15:45 clock
Wednesday 10:00 - 15:45 clock
Thursday 10:00 - 15:45 clock
Friday 10:00 - 15:45 clock
Saturday 10:00 - 15:45 clock
Sunday 11:45 - 15:00 clock
Holiday 11:45 - 15:00 clock
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Monday 10:00 - 17:45 clock
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:45 clock
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:45 clock
Thursday 10:00 - 17:45 clock
Friday 10:00 - 17:45 clock
Saturday 10:00 - 17:45 clock
Sunday 10:00 - 15:00 clock
Holiday 10:00 - 15:00 clock

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Advent music

  • Date: Tomorrow
  • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

Organ music with Advent and Christmas themes with Benjamin Jäger

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A tour of St. Mary's Church in Rostock / Meeting point: entrance area of St. Mary's Church

  • Date: 12/8/24
  • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

From the history of the building to the interior and the famous astronomical clock. Everything included...

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Advent music

  • Date: 12/8/24
  • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

Music for Advent and Christmas with the Rostock Ecumenical Wind Ensemble

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Advent music

  • Date: Tomorrow
  • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

Organ music with Advent and Christmas themes with Benjamin Jäger

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© Geschichtswerkstatt Rostock e.V.

A tour of St. Mary's Church in Rostock / Meeting point: entrance area of St. Mary's Church

  • Date: 12/8/24
  • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

From the history of the building to the interior and the famous astronomical clock. Everything included...

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Advent music

  • Date: 12/8/24
  • Bei der Marienkirche, 18055 Rostock

Music for Advent and Christmas with the Rostock Ecumenical Wind Ensemble

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Exterior view of the brewery pub "Zum alten Fritz" Rostock, © BgH Alter Fritz/M. Krüger

Brew pub "Zum Alten Fritz

  • Open today
  • Warnowufer, 18057 Rostock

Located in the middle of the city harbor and only a few minutes walk from the city center, we welcome you to our brewery inn "Zum alten Fritz" in Rostock daily from 11.00 am for a convivial get-together.

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Karls Erlebnis-Dorf

  • Open today
  • Purkshof, 18182 Rövershagen

Karl's Erlebnis-Dorf in Rövershagen near Rostock is the most popular excursion destination in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and fun for the whole family. In addition to Germany's largest farmers' market, glass manufactories, amusement rides and adventure gastronomy, the leisure farm offers over 70 other attractions. Admission is free.

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Great routes, lots of fun, great atmosphere - a hall full of new friends., © Felshelden

FELSHELDEN - Climbing in Warnemünde

  • Open today
  • Zum Zollamt, 18119 Warnemünde

Are you a summit striker at heart, but only have flat land and water in front of your eyes? Then the FELSHELDEN is the right place for you, because "anyone can be a FELSHELD"! In the modern bouldering hall of the FELSHELDEN in Warnemünde young and old grow beyond themselves.

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cafeshop especial Rostock

  • Open today
  • Lange Straße, 18055 Rostock

Coffee is one of the most fascinating drinks in the world. But not all coffee is the same! See for yourself in our cafeshop especial, the speciality coffee shop with its own roastery in Wismar and Rostock.

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© Christian Wolfinger

3D Trick Art Museum

  • Open today
  • Industriestraße, 18057 Rostock

Sometimes you float on a flying carpet, fight against dinosaurs or are reduced in size by the mini-machine. 3D Trick Art - The crazy 3D museum in Rostock.

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© Dan Petermann

Charter and Sail

  • Pressentinstraße, 18147 Rostock

Charter & Sail is a travel company specialized in worldwide sailing trips and yacht charters based in Rostock. Charter & Sail have strong ties to their home port and offer other sailing options locally.

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Winter light on Ottos, © Ottos

Otto's restaurant ship

  • Stadthafen, 18057 Rostock

Welcome on board! Enjoy the 360 degree panoramic view over the Rostock city harbor. With exceptional dishes from our menu, special wines or coffee and cake.

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Gorow Castle Estate

  • Zu den Linden, 18239 Gorow

Neo-Baroque style castle with hotel rooms and gourmet restaurant as well as cultural delights such as readings, dinner evenings and concerts.

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Leuchtturm Warnemünde, © Pescht

Warnemünde Lighthouse

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Am Leuchtturm, 18119 Warnemünde

The lighthouse in Warnemünde is 31 metres high and made of white glazed bricks. The galleries of the tower invite you to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Warnemünde, the Baltic Sea and the beach.

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Brack coffee manufactory

  • Open today
  • Reuterstraße, 18211 Admannshagen-Bargeshagen

Brack Kaffeemanufaktur produces certified organic specialty coffee products - filter coffee, espresso and caffè crema. The portfolio also includes product advice, training courses, guided tours and tastings of the finished roasted coffees.

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Pandino children play world

  • Open today
  • Admannshäger Damm, 18211 Bargeshagen

Panda bouncy castle, go-kart tracks for small (from 3 years) and large, donatglider, ninja course, climbing tower, Wabbelberg: On 3,200 square meters, the Pandino children's play world in Bargeshagen between Rostock and Bad Doberan offers a wealth of play opportunities.

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KAI40 Rooftop Bar

  • Open today
  • Lange Straße, 18055 Rostock

Welcome above the rooftops of the city! Take a seat in the cozy lounge chairs, take a deep breath and unwind. Lovingly placed stylistic elements from the quayside round off the rooftop bar and invite you to linger.

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Playground on Rapsweg in Rethwisch

  • Seestr., 18211 Börgerende

The playground is located on Rapsweg in Rethwisch. It is equipped with a climbing and sliding tower and offers various climbing options.

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Discovery Trail Biodiversity in the Rostock Heath, © Stadtforstamt Rostock/K. Kuhr

Discovery Trail Biodiversity

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Wiethagen, 18182 Rostock

Discover, explore, play in the Rostock Heath. On the barrier-free discovery trail Biological Diversity in the largest contiguous coastal forest in Germany, you will learn about the small and large natural wonders of the local forests.

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Landhotel Rittmeister

  • Biestower Damm, 18059 Rostock

Welcome to the our Landhotel! Tranquillity, nature and the exciting city life in Rostock. Serenity, deceleration and the swanky beach life in Warnemünde.

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