travel42 Port Guide: Rostock

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A seaside town in the northern federal state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Rostock, Germany, draws Europeans looking for sun, sea and sailing. It's a Baltic Sea resort with a distinctly Scandinavian feel, where the boats seem to outnumber the people.

Visitors will find that the two main sections of Rostock—the historical downtown and Warnemuende—are both packed with their own distinct appeal. The downtown area is an intriguing mix of architecture, from Stalinist structures to the restored re...