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Hanse- und Universitätsstadt Rostock

Eight centuries by the sea

The location determined Rostock's beginnings: well-frequented trade routes and a harbour protected from wind and weather inland on the Warnow river were the deciding factors for the settlement, which was granted city rights in 1218. The Hanseatic League soon sought to join forces with other cities and the first university in the eastern region was founded here in 1419. And whenever the free exchange of goods and knowledge was guaranteed, Rostock prospered.

Work, learn and live where others go on holiday

Even without guaranteed sunshine, the region around Rostock is more than just an insider tip for a holiday. As a ferry and cruise harbour, it is not only the tourist heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, but also the economic engine of the state and home port of the German Navy. Around 500,000 people live here. Sandy beaches and cliffs invite you to relax on the beach as well as to experience cycling tours along the coast, windsurfing and kitesurfing. And to the east of Rostock, the forest almost falls into the sea.

Curious about the future

Rostock scores highly with its long tradition as a university location, its numerous renowned cutting-edge research institutions and its close networking in the southern Baltic Sea region. Start-ups, smart ideas and investments have a future here! In the field of research and application, the Ocean Technology Campus is a new cluster for underwater research.