Warnemünde

Warnemünde is a coastal locality of the city of Rostock in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It lies at the mouth of the Warnow River on the Baltic Sea, northeast of Rostock's city center. The village originated as a fishing and trading harbor and remained an independent town until its incorporation into Rostock in 1934. Today Warnemünde is known as a seaside resort and as a working port area.

The area features a long sandy beach, a paved promenade, and dunes that attract visitors in summer. The Alter Strom, a historic harbor canal, remains a working harbor with fishing boats and tour boats. The lighthouse at Warnemünde, completed in 1898, is a distinctive landmark and offers views over the coast. The Teepott, a 1960s modernist building housing eateries, is another notable landmark. The Küstenmuseum Warnemünde presents maritime history of the region.

The economy combines tourism with maritime activities. In addition to beach tourism, Warnemünde serves as a departure point for harbor cruises and ferries and hosts seafood restaurants and shops along the harbor and promenade.

Transport in Warnemünde is integrated with Rostock: regional rail connections, road access via major routes, and bus services link Warnemünde to Rostock and the surrounding area. The locality is a frequent destination for day visitors from Rostock and other parts of northern Germany.