The cruise ships dock in the center of Warnemunde and is only 300 meters from the train station. From there on one can travel to Rostock (20 min) and Berlin (a 2 and a half hour trip) Train schedules.

Getting to Berlin under your own steam in one day isn't practical, since trains run on specific schedules that may conflict with your ship's. Shore excursions use charter trains or coaches, so that is the best way to reach the capital.

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Being a centre of maritime traffic, the district of Warnemünde comprises numerous navigational aids, the oldest is the lighthouse, which is currently still in use. The lighthouse was built in 1897. In the summer, the tower, approximately 37 metres (121 ft) high, allows visitors to enjoy an impressive view over the Baltic Sea and the northern districts of Rostock. The nearby Teepott (Teapot) with its slightly curved roof, the resort’s second famous landmark, is an interesting example of East German (DDR) architecture. Built in the 1960s and renovated in 2002, it today houses different restaurants and a sea voyage exhibition.

Warnemünde's acres of fine sand makes a sure fire hit as a holiday resort and this is where the ship docks. So if your ambition is no more than a touch of sunbathing and a stroll around the resort then all that is very close by.

Yachts at anchor, a jumble of fishing boats, sea, cafés and bars, not forgetting the famous teapot, and a mole all lend character to this small but charming resort.

Warnemünde is a few miles distance from Rostock. Transport connections are good by boat, train and bus and the purchase of a Day Pass (4 euro)

The s-Bahn (suburban train) service from Warnemünde to Rostock Central Station runs every 10 mins and the RE (Regional Express) trains to Wismar leave Rostock at 9 mins past every hour. The journey takes appox. 1 hour and plus a 10min walk in Wismar from the station to the town centre. The Mecklenburg Lander ticket costs 1st person €20 + €3 for each additional person up to maximum 5 people whole days travel after 9am. This includes the tram between Rostock Central station and the city centre. There are no HOHO buses in Rostock but the city is so compact it is not necessary. Everything is within easy walking distance once you are in the centre.

Rostock town center is relatively compact so it is fairly easy to take in a number of sites within the course of a day. The place to start is St Peter's Church (St Petrikirche) in the oldest part of the city in the east. It started life as a wooden church in the 13th century but was followed by a brick Gothic construction with an 117m (380ft) tower which served as a landmark for sailors for centuries. Air raids destroyed the tower and part of the church in 1942. After a long wait of 52 years, the tower was rebuilt to a height of 125m (410ft) this time with a modern lift so visitors can ascend to a viewing floor.

You can also take a train from Warnemunde to Luebeck, with a a change in Rostock. Luebeck is a delightful old city to visit. Trains run quite frequently.

Visit Schwerin, about an hour away. You can purchase a Mecklernburg-Vorpommern Ticket 1st person €20 + €3 for each additional person up to maximum 5 people. It is valid from 9 a.m. on weekdays and the whole day on weekends for regional trains (RE or RB) and surburban trains (S).

In the vicinity of the canal called der Alte Strom (Old Channel), with its various restaurants, pubs and traditional fishing boats, regional specialties are offered in a fish market.

Euro. There are plenty of ATM machines around.

Credit Cards are not well liked and accepted in Germany, because of the high commissions retailers, hotels, restaurants have to pay. Please pay in cash whenever possible. Visitors are advised to have their traveller's cheques exchanged at bureaux de change as banks often refuse to change them and they are not accepted as payment in stores.

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German spoken. Germans are regarded as being punctual, disciplined and last but not least, a little formal. In German there are two forms of you: "Du" and "Sie." "Du" is less formal, "Sie" is more so. You almost always should use the "Sie" form and someone's last name with people you don't know.

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There's Internet access at the Terminal building (1.50 euros for 15 minutes), German keyboards are awkward: it might take a few minutes just to find the @-sign. (use Ctrl and Alt, with Q)

All stores must close no later than 8 p.m. Some close as early as 6:30 p.m. On Saturdays stores lock up at 1 or 2 p.m.; although in big city centers most stay upon until 2 or 4 p.m.

Sundays all stores are closed, except some bakeries which are open on sunday morning.

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