There is a wide variety of destinations not just in the Hanseatic city of Rostock itself but also in the surrounding areas β from breathtaking natural spaces and stunning historical buildings to adventurous experience, there is plenty to discover.
The Ghost Wood is famous even far beyond the borders of Germany. With its bizarrely-shaped trees, the Ghost Wood in Nienhagen resembles a magical, fairytale world and amazes visitors.
The trees that make up the wood are mostly oak, beech, hornbeam and ash and some of them are thought to be up to years old. The enchanting sunsets here give visitors the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild. It was first mentioned in official documents in The first church built on the site of St.
The Gothic basilica with three transepts that you can see today was constructed in the midth century. The tower of the St. The steeple of St. Over the years, the tower has been damaged several times by storms and bad weather, but it has always been repaired and rebuilt. Luckily the 48m-high steeple shaft was not damaged but the steeple itself collapsed and destroyed many of the valuable objects within the church. Between and , the Gothic spire was reconstructed and in the renovated weathercock was returned to its rightful place atop the steeple.
Visitors can climb the steps of the spiral staircase, or take the more comfortable elevator, and visit the viewing platform of the St. According to legend, she donated the money for the convent as an atonement. The widowed Queen Margaret spent the final years of her life in the convent, which was authorised by Pope Innocent V in After her death in , she was buried at the Doberan Abbey and her role as the sole benefactress of the abbey was thrown into doubt.
