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- German
- English
Dive into the grandiose world of the Hanseatic League, where medieval merchants held more power than kings. Discover how 'white gold' (salt) and the simple herring financed the towering brick cathedrals, impenetrable city gates, and the oldest university in Northern Europe. This is a story about ambition, architectural defiance, and the birth of early capitalism.
- 2.7 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 112 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and art, design & aesthetics
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The starting point is directly in front of the historic Kröpeliner Gate on Kröpeliner Straße. Open the app there and start the guided tour.
The tour ends at the promenade of the Rostock city harbor.
Itinerary
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1
A monumental, 54-meter-high brick tower that served as a defensive gate and a symbol of Hanseatic wealth.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The main building of the oldest university in the Baltic Sea region, founded in 1419.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A late Gothic merchant's house from the year 1490, showing the integrated living and working spaces of the Hanseatic merchants.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4St. Mary's Church, Rostock
The most important brick Gothic church in Rostock, which houses the world-famous Astronomical Clock from 1472.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Town Hall Rostock
The political center of the city with a baroque facade that hides a core of pure medieval brick Gothic.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Sankt-Petri-Kirche
The oldest church in Rostock with a tall tower that historically served as an important navigational marker for sailors.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
One of the few surviving original water gates that illustrates the strict control over trade that entered the fortified city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
The old city harbor, the economic engine, where Hanseatic cogs docked and fueled the wealth of medieval Rostock.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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