Parks and gardens in Rostock

Parks, Gardens & Art

Rostock’s green spaces range from the expansive IGA-Park, created for the 2003 World Horticultural Exposition, to the seaside Kurpark in Warnemünde. This collection highlights the city's botanical diversity through themed gardens representing nations like China, Japan, and the Netherlands, alongside a variety of public sculptures. Notable artworks include maritime-themed statues like the Warnowfischer and the Schiffbauer, reflecting Rostock’s shipbuilding heritage. These sites offer a mix of landscape architecture and outdoor galleries spread across the Hanseatic city’s urban and coastal districts.

Parks, Gardens & Art — Map

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Kurpark Warnemünde

Nineteenth-century coastal park located directly behind the dunes in Warnemünde, featuring walking paths and a bandstand.

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2003 World Horticultural Exposition

The 2003 World Horticultural Exposition was organized in the City of Rostock in Germany.

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Jo Jastram

Joachim Jastram was a German sculptor.

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Moennichpark

Urban park named after the German physicist and painter Paul Moennich.

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Rhododendren

Specialized garden within the IGA-Park featuring a diverse collection of rhododendron species.

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Park an der Hundsburg

Green space on the banks of the Warnow, situated on the historical site of a medieval castle.

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Petripark

Public park located adjacent to the historic St. Peter's Church.

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Nationengärten Japan

Themed garden within the IGA-Park featuring traditional Japanese landscaping and plant species.

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Nationengärten China

Traditional Chinese-style garden featuring authentic architectural elements, established for the 2003 World Horticultural Exposition.

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Nationengärten Mauretanien

Themed garden display representing Mauritanian horticultural traditions within the IGA-Park.

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Nationengärten

A collection of international themed gardens created as part of the 2003 World Horticultural Exposition.

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Schulgarten

Educational garden showcasing local flora and sustainable gardening practices.

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Nationengärten Österreich

Austrian-themed landscape display located within the international garden section of the IGA-Park.

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Nationengärten Kenia

Garden display representing Kenyan horticultural styles, part of the IGA-Park's international section.

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Nationengärten Ungarn

Hungarian-themed garden plot situated within the IGA-Park grounds.

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Rostocker Gärten

Horticultural displays showcasing regional gardening styles and local plant varieties.

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Irrgarten

A traditional hedge maze located in the Hansaviertel district.

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Nationengärten Niederlande

Dutch-themed garden display featuring characteristic landscaping from the Netherlands.

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Wissensboje

The 'Buoy of Knowledge' is a public art installation located near the city's waterfront.

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Schiffbauer

Bronze sculpture depicting shipbuilders at work, located within the IGA-Park.

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Schiffbauer der Neptunwerft

Statue commemorating the workers and heritage of the historic Neptun shipyard.

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Pegel

Public sculpture representing a water level gauge.

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Die Rostocker Warnowfischer

Sculpture depicting the traditional fishermen of the Warnow river.

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Begegnung

Outdoor sculpture titled 'Encounter' situated within the grounds of the IGA-Park.

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Anker

Large maritime monument in the form of a traditional anchor.

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