Rostock is a great place to visit. The city is located on the Baltic coast in north-eastern Germany, and has a really interesting maritime history and a vibrant present. As the biggest city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, it is a big deal in the Baltic Sea region. Rostock is home to around 210,000 people and has a great mix of historical landmarks and modern attractions.

The city’s old town is well worth a visit. Old town has some great Gothic churches, like St Mary’s, and a very busy harbour. Rostock is a big port city, both for industry and tourism. Today in the harbour we’ve got ferries, cargo ships and cruise liners, as well as other merchant and passenger vessels.

Rostock’s history as a Hanseatic League city makes for great historical intrigue, and the annual Hanse Sail festival draws crowds eager to see a spectacular gathering of traditional sailing ships. As well as being a famous port, Rostock is also a really well known place for learning.  The University of Rostock is the oldest university in all of continental northern Europe, having been founded in 1419.  This well-respected place, along with Rostock University of Music and Drama, attracts students from all over the world, which makes Rostock even better known as a place full of culture and ideas.