Shopping in Warnemuende

Shopping in Warnemünde:
From souvenirs to fair fashion

Above all, vacation means having time for the beautiful things in life. In the Baltic seaside resort Warnemunde can, for example, long walks on the old stream, sunny breaks on the Baltic Sea but also extensive shopping tours. In addition, the Ostseeperle offers Rostock ample opportunity. You can find in the following post Information about your shopping opportunities in Warnemünde.

The shopping miles in Warnemünde

The maritime flair and the postcard-like Baltic Sea backdrop of the old fishing village inspires vacationers to take souvenirs of their vacation in Warnemünde home with them. There are many small ones here Shops, where you can buy regional specialities. 

Stroll and shop along the old river

If you ask a local as a tourist where is the best place to go go shopping can, will go straight to the old stream referred. Coming from Warnemünde train station, stroll over the historic swing bridge in the direction of Lighthouse. Numerous shops sell regional souvenirs along this mile, while fishermen present their catch across the street. But practical items such as sand toys, sunscreen and bath towels are also sold here.

The boutiques with maritime clothing are particularly popular in Warnemünde. A number of startups sell fair trade clothing with Baltic Sea motifs such as anchors or seagulls in Warnemünde shops. Tourists like to buy maritime looks in a blue and white style and the associated accessories.

Indispensable on every shopping tour: fish rolls directly from the fishing boat
Shopping naturally makes you hungry. At the Alter Strom there are numerous restaurants where you can stop off. But a fish sandwich fresh from the cutter is also part of the daily catering in Warnemünde.

Tranquil and charismatic shops on Alexandrinenstrasse

Some shops are off the Alter Strom, for example around the church square or in the small fishermen's cottages on Alexandrinenstrasse. There you will find children's fashion, handbags, jewelery or painted tiles during your shopping tour in Warnemünde. Some of these shops also sell handmade clay and ceramics, as well as homemade, regional specialties and books by local authors. 

Shopping on Friedrich-Franz-Strasse and Mühlenstrasse

In these two Warnemünde shopping streets there are a variety of shops. You can start your tour at Georginerplatz and stroll along Friedrich-Franz-Straße, then turn right into Kirchplatz and from there you will reach Mühlenstraße directly. Here you can expect a variety of things from a surf shop to a toy shop with a colorfully decorated shop window where the children press their noses.

Buy souvenirs from the Baltic Sea

What would a holiday in Warnemünde be without taking home little souvenirs of your stay on the Baltic Sea? Small treasures can also be found directly in their guests Hotel choose. This includes culinary and handmade products from local producers. 

Souvenirs from the Baltic Sea
Popular with vacationers: Maritime souvenirs from the Baltic Sea © pixabay

Popular souvenirs from Warnemünde

  • maritime cups and pendants

  • sea ​​buckthorn products

  • Own creations such as jam or herbal schnapps

  • Jewelry such as amber jewelry 

Buy fish specialties at the fish market in Warnemünde

Warnemünde and fresh fish are inseparable. The fish market is located directly on the middle pier east of the Alter Strom. Every day, fishing cutters dock here that sailed onto the Baltic Sea in the early hours of the morning and are now offering freshly caught fish for sale.

Old river Warnemuende
At the Alter Strom: Nowhere is fish as fresh as straight from the fisherman. | © pixabay
Depending on the season, these include herring, cod, eel and plaice. Smoked fish is also a coveted souvenir for the first evening back at home. This is a tasteful way to extend your holiday.

Colorful shopping world for young and old: Karls Erlebnisdorf at Pier 7

Karl's Pier 7 is a regionally known farmer's market that offers a colorful potpourri of souvenirs, clothing, jam and sweets from the in-house factory. A large selection of high-quality soaps is also part of the repertoire and, of course, freshly harvested strawberries in the summertime.

Parents can stroll through the Farmer's Market at Pier 7 while the kids entertain themselves at the play and activity stations. From here you can also watch the incoming and outgoing cruise ships. A highlight: Every year the Warnemünde sand world is created with a special theme.

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Karls Pier 7 in Warnemünde offers fun and relaxation for young and old. 

Shopping events in Warnemünde

If you want to combine vacation and shopping, you should come to Warnemünde during one of the following events. Handicrafts are omnipresent.

Warnemünde power awakening

With this event, the season in Warnemünde starts every year with a shanty choir and a colorful program of music and cuisine. The handicraft and pottery market that is set up around the lighthouse is particularly popular.

Hanse Sail

The Hanse Sail is the largest maritime folk festival in northern Germany. Look forward to a hustle and bustle with market stalls, fairground rides and numerous stages. Here, too, the long promenade with arts and crafts is the highlight of the event.

Warnemünde week

During the Warnemünde Week, a stage program is set up directly at the lighthouse, including a shopping mile. During Warnemünde Week, you mainly shop for beautiful and rare items from local artisans.

Conclusion

Warnemünde does not boast of large shopping centers, but rather has many individual shops threading through the tranquil streets. Here visitors will find special little things for those who stayed at home and memories of their vacation. Anyone who has exhausted all the shopping opportunities in Warnemünde can take a trip to the center of the Hanseatic City of Rostock and stroll through the "Kröpi".

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