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Hanseatic City of Rostock - A Travel Guide
Hohe Düne
A selection of products from Karl's, located right next to the ferry terminal in Warnemünde
The ferry connection between the Rostock districts of Warnemünde and Hohe Düne on the opposite side of the Warnow river is essential, particularly for commuters. For cyclists in particular, any disruption to this service poses a significant problem.
Ferries on the Warnow river
To ensure that the two ferries - which run in constant rotation - remain operational, caution is required. It isn't just the large ferries and cruise ships mentioned in the "Warnemünde" section that cross the path of the nimble little shuttle ferries; excursion boats on harbor tours, freighters, and various work vessels also frequent the route.
The rescue cruiser "Arkona". In the background: the "Verkehrszentrale Warnemünde" on the right side and the hotel complex Yachthafenresidenz Hohe Düne
From the Warnemünde shore, there is initially very little to suggest a tourist visit to the seaside resort on the other side. The "Verkehrszentrale Warnemünde" (Traffic Center) rises 25 meters into the air in a striking blue. The staff there monitor ship traffic on the Baltic Sea in front of the state all the way to the Polish border at Usedom and provide relevant information. Next to it lies a rather exclusive, large hotel complex with an adjacent marina.
Beach
Beyond that, however, lies a long sandy beach that also offers swimming opportunities. It is much quieter here than on the beach in Warnemünde. This is partly due to the lack of infrastructure: there are no restrooms, no beach bars serving drinks and snacks with background music - only sand, water, and space for visitors to enjoy their belongings, whether they choose to stay clothed or go naked.
Seals on a sandbank in the Wadden Sea National Park in the North Sea at low tide
Anyone who hears the calls of seals in the relative peace of the beach is not mistaken. At the marina, the University of Rostock (the first in the Baltic region, founded in 1419) operates a seal research center. It can be visited for a small fee to observe the animals from up close.
Seal in the zoo in Bremerhaven
The expert information provided there can also be quite helpful during a visit to the beach, as wild seals frequently emerge from the water onto the sands to sun themselves. These mammals, which appear clumsy and motionless on land, usually do not let themselves be disturbed by humans, provided that a sufficient distance is maintained. If that distance is not kept, the animals can become very fast and dangerous, as they are apex predators.
On the way back to the ferry for Warnemünde, loud music from Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" is suddenly heard, and indeed, the "AIDAmar" is just leaving the port at that very moment
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