Acquiring its name from an 11th century settlement on the Warner River, Rostock takes its name from the Slavic meaning 'broadening of the river.' Rostock is now the largest city in Germany's northern region, bordering the Baltic coastline, yet continues to retain its charm and culture to offer visitors a rich tapestry of history and beauty gathered over an 800 year period. And the hotels Rostock has to offer will accommodate all tastes and pockets.
Visitors to the city are enchanted by the harbor and can be found picnicking on the seaside while the sailboats, seagulls and fisherman float on by. The sunset is particularly beautiful here and you may choose, if you wish, to enjoy it from one of the many restaurants nestling along the quayside. Revealing the truly cosmopolitan nature of the city these offer everything from Italian to Greek, from Irish to Latino tastes. Of course there is also plenty of traditional German fare and bier to savor. If you stay at one of the hotels Rostock has to offer you might well be tempted to round off a perfect day of sightseeing or history hounding by sampling a different cuisine each night of your stay.
It does not matter whether you come in the summer months or the winter, there is always plenty to see and do here. One of the favorite summer pastimes of the young in Rostock is an outdoor game called Kubb. You will be welcomed to try your hand and if you want to take a little of your adventure home with you or back to practice at your hotels Rostock has its own shop specializing in equipment for this game of shots.
While most of Rostock's medieval fortifications have been removed over time from the seaward side of the city there still remains a large walled area on the landward side. Guided tours of these sites can be enjoyed at any time of year, soaking up the centuries of history and change as the city moved from its Slavic origins into German culture and industrialization.
There are three churches remaining within the city, the smallest of which is open to visitors and tourists. Well worth a visit St Petri's Church opens daily and if you have the energy to climb the steep spiral staircase you will be rewarded with spectacular views over the harbor, the city and the surrounding landscape. You might even spot the hotels Rostock has tempted you to relax within. There is also the Church of St Nicholas, with its imposing Gothic structure. Destroyed partially during World War II it was subsequently restored and has now become a year round center for history and music; concerts held in the Church excel due to the superb acoustics of the building.
During your stay you may well be tempted to buy the locally brewed Trotzenburg beer for friends and family who were too late to book into one of the hotels Rostock offers. Alternatively you may decide it is better to sample it yourself.
For days out in Rostock you can visit the city's zoo, enjoy a round of golf at one of its several courses, visit the beach at Warnemunde, or take in one the regular festivals or concerts at the city hall. Getting out and about is simple with a choice of transportation. There are local train services, buses, taxis and the ferry bus operated from the harbor. So you can explore without the hassle and worry of driving.
Warnemunde is known as the seaside part of Rostock where visitors and locals can relax on the large beach, take in the lighthouse, chat with the local fishermen or perhaps hire a boat for a few hours.
Choosing somewhere to stay could not be better either. The hotels Rostock has on offer cater to all tastes and budgets. There are three broad ranges of hotels Rostock gives you to choose from: economy, middle range and glitzy. You can choose to be near to the harbor or within the cosmopolitan district or within the older quarter with its traditional brickwork and quaint atmosphere. Whichever one of the hotels appeals to you, you may be assured of a heartwarming welcome and a memorable stay.
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