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The Alexandrine Street:
The historic Achtereeg of Warnemünde
Alexandrinenstrasse, often referred to as Warnemünde's historic Achtereeg, is more than just a street; she is a living symbol for the Warnemünde of bygone times. Hidden and yet present, it runs parallel to the well-known Alter Strom, slightly off the main paths, and opens a gate into one era long gone. Here, in this charming street, you can still feel the spirit of the times when Warnemünde was purely a fishing town, characterized by the simplicity and originality of coastal life.
Alexandrinenstrasse has had one over the years cult status reached. It attracts visitors who... authentic Warnemünde want to experience – away from the hustle and bustle of tourism. Strolling through the street, surrounded by historic buildings, you feel like you have been transported to another time. Every house, every facade tells its own story History, which bears witness to the people and life in this former fishing village.
The street offers a unique mix historical charm and living present. Cafés, small shops and galleries invite you to linger and offer an insight into the creative and cultural work of the region. Alexandrinenstrasse is not just a street in Warnemünde, it is a piece of living history and an indispensable part of the city's cultural heritage.
What to expect:
- Through the ages: from the Achtereeg to the Alexandrinenstraße
1.1 Warnemünde only insisted on two rows of houses
1.2 This is Alexandrinenstrasse today
1.3 When Warnemünde became a popular holiday resort - These are the sights in Alexandrinenstraße
2.1 The local history museum on Alexandrinenstraße
2.2 Well Warnminner dealings
Through the ages: from the Achtereeg to the Alexandrinenstraße
In the 19th century, Warnemünde was inhabited exclusively by fishermen, pilots and captains, who lived a modest life here in small gabled houses. They were simple half-timbered houses that were built so close together that a "pregnant cow" could just walk through.
Warnemünde consisted of only two rows of houses
n its early history, Warnemünde was a tranquil fishing village whose structure was limited to the essentials. At that time, only two rows of houses the townscape: The Vörreeg, the front row, which was right on the water, and the Achterreeg, the back row, a little away from the action. These two characteristic rows of houses have stood the test of time and are still an integral part of Warnemünde's cityscape today.
Although the names of these historic streets have changed over the years, their original character has been preserved. The Vörreeg is today as “Old Stream” known, a lively promenade that reflects Warnemünde's maritime flair with its numerous boats, small shops and cafés. At the same time you can find them “Alexandrine Street”, the former Achterreeg, which continues to tell the history of the place as a quieter but equally charming street.
This is Alexandrinenstrasse today
What used to be Vörreeg has become a busy shopping street with cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops. This is where the ships depart from in the summer, taking tourists on a one-hour harbor tour. Painters, musicians and artists provide colorful entertainment.
The street is a living witness to Warnemünde's past and tells of the development of the former fishing village into the popular coastal town it is today. It invites visitors to follow in the footsteps of history and discover authentic Warnemünde.
If you like it a little quieter and want to take something "real" home with you from your Warnemünde vacation away from plush seagulls and lighthouses, you will find what you are looking for in Alexandrinenstraße. Small regional shops have settled here, where you can mainly buy art and culinary delights.
The "Wurthen"
The Alexandrinenstraße is connected to the popular promenade at the Alter Strom via the so-called "Wurthen". These are small cross streets that are only visible at second glance and are lovingly planted by the residents in the summertime. There are a total of five of these cross streets.
When Warnemünde became a popular holiday resort
Im first third of the 19th century The first bathers discovered the seaside resort of Warnemünde and spent their summer vacation here. This meant that the tranquility was over for the residents of Alexandrinenstrasse. In the 1830s, the seaside resort already had over 1000 bathers. They had to be accommodated somewhere - at a time when there were no guesthouses, hotels and holiday apartments in Warnemünde.
The owners of the small fishermen's and captain's houses recognized this as a valuable source of income for themselves and made their dwellings available as holiday accommodation. In order to make it a little more comfortable for the discerning Warnemünde bathers, they built extensions on the gables - which was not possible due to the narrow buildings on the sides. To this day you can still see the partly generously proportioned verandas on the historic gabled houses.
These are the sights in Alexandrinenstraße
The guests of our hotel "Warnemünder Hof" regularly ask us where they can experience a piece of real Warnemünde. Alexandrinenstrasse begins just under four kilometers from the hotel, and with it an authentic piece of Warnemünde history. On nice days you can borrow a bike from us and cover the distance comfortably by bike. It's worth just strolling through the historic alley and enjoying the tranquil flair. With a bit of luck, you will meet the real people of Warnemünde, who can still tell you something about the past that does not come from books, but from their own memories. In addition, the Alexandrinenstraße also has two special sights to offer.
The local history museum on Alexandrinenstraße
What would Alexandrinenstrasse be without house number 31, which now houses the local history museum. In the old rooms, visitors can discover how the old people of Warnemünde once lived, how they furnished their living rooms and which objects were available to them in everyday life. The house itself was built in 1767 by the Wendt family and handed over to the city of Rostock by the last owners in 1933. Since then there has been a unique collection documenting the lives of people over the past centuries.
The highlights of the historical collection:
- The Warnemünde bridal crown
- Seafarers' sea chests
- Souvenirs brought by seafarers from distant countries
- Warnemünde costumes
The fountain "Warnminner Handling"
In Warnemünde and especially in Alexandrinenstraße, traditions are not only preserved in the museum, but are part of everyday life. If you stroll down Alexandrinenstraße, you will automatically come across a fountain that shows a popular tradition of Warnemünde. The Warnemünde sculptor Wolfgang Friedrich designed the fountain lovingly and with great attention to detail, creating a unique work of art that captures a moment in history forever.
A total of 19 bronze figures can be seen on a granite plinth, dressed in traditional festive style. They embody the Warnemünde "Ümgang", which is still lived as a local tradition today. In earlier times people always gathered for this meeting when the former fishing village had appointed a new representative opposite the Hanseatic city of Rostock. Even today, residents in historical costumes, musicians and clubs meet on the first weekend in July, wander through the streets and open a window into another time for a few moments, especially on Alexandrinenstrasse. The so-called "Niegen Ümgang" is part of the Warnemünde Week.
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Cover photo | © Norbert Kaiser