Warnemünde Spring Landgang

Kick-off to the Summer Season

The Warnemünde Spring Landgang is the official season opening of the Rostock seaside resort of Warnemünde. The event was formerly called »Stromerwachen« and was transformed into today's Spring Landgang under a new concept and new name. It takes place around May 1st and marks the beginning of the tourist summer season in the seaside resort of the Hanseatic city of Rostock.

Strolling Mile to the Lighthouse

A market mile with stalls, culinary offerings, and arts and crafts stretches along the promenade to the Warnemünde lighthouse. Barrel organs, traditional costume groups, and maritime decorations give the Spring Landgang its traditional character. Market and food stalls are usually open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Kite Festival and Sandcastles

A popular kite festival takes place on the weekend directly on the beach: colourful large kites dance over the Baltic Sea near the Teepott. The popular sandcastle competition, where families and teams build elaborate structures in the sand, is also a firm part of the programme.

Music and Children's Programme

Concerts on the lighthouse forecourt and along the promenade create a spring atmosphere. A children's programme — featuring the well-known animator Pia, among others — entertains the youngest guests in the afternoon. The festival thus combines tradition, family entertainment, and a maritime atmosphere for the season's opening.

Getting There

Warnemünde is directly accessible by S-Bahn from Rostock Hauptbahnhof. From Warnemünde station, it's only a few steps to the Alter Strom and the promenade.