Discover Bastorf: Riedensee and Buk Lighthouse
Accommodation in Bastorf
Bastorf can be explored through nature watching and a striking landmark. Two observation platforms at Riedensee are accessible from the beach. From there, you can look across the lake towards the Kühlung hills and Bastorf Lighthouse. Buk Lighthouse is the landmark of the municipality of Bastorf and is more than 100 years old. In this municipality, views across the lake and a landmark visible from afar come together—two different starting points for planning your trip.
Nature and outdoor activities in the broader Rostock travel destination
Different landscapes shape the choice of nature experiences in the broader Rostock travel destination. The Mecklenburg Baltic Sea Coast is one of the core tourism regions of the district of Rostock; the Rostock region is bordered by 62 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline with a number of seaside resorts. The coastal hinterland includes the river valleys of the Warnow and the Recknitz. Those looking to focus more on inland landscapes and outdoor activities will find deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, hills and extensive forests in Sternberger Seenland Nature Park. The nature park is especially suited to hiking and cycling.
Discovery tours to spot beavers, wolves and white-tailed eagles are available in Sternberger Seenland, Nossentiner-Schwinzer-Heide and Mecklenburg Switzerland and Lake Kummerow Nature Parks, as well as at Wildpark-MV. At Wildpark-MV, visitors can explore the park independently or join guided walks, including wolf, owl and evening walks. Choosing between exploring on your own and taking a guided tour offers a different experience from the nature park landscape, which is primarily geared towards hiking and cycling.
Another active option in the broader Rostock travel destination is the Schwaan Climbing and Adventure Forest. Its seven courses are suitable for children, beginners and advanced climbers. They include a 116.5-metre-long Flying Fox zip line that runs directly over the lake.
History, railways and culture in the broader Rostock travel destination
The Wolhynian Resettler Museum in Linstow offers guided tours for groups and individuals. Ethnographic objects, photographs and documents tell the story of the Volhynian Germans, from the mid-19th century to their settlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War. For those interested in cultural history, both the time period covered and the different types of material are central.
Theatre and architectural history are also among the region’s themes. The theatre in Güstrow is the oldest surviving civic theatre in Mecklenburg. The former monastery in Rühn is one of the region’s historic sights; the Minster in Bad Doberan is also listed as a historic sight in the Rostock region. These places represent different forms of historical heritage and should not be equated with the local points of interest in the municipality of Bastorf.
The historic Molli narrow-gauge railway runs between Kühlungsborn and Bad Doberan and is the oldest narrow-gauge railway on the Baltic Sea coast. With its rare 900-millimetre gauge, this historic seaside railway has shaped the coastal townscape since 1886. Its route, age and gauge give the railway a distinctive profile among the region’s cultural attractions.
Getting around and more experiences in the broader Rostock travel destination
Transport links are also important for getting around the district of Rostock: the A19 motorway enters the district from the south, where it intersects the A20, which runs from west to east. Buses and trains operate within the district as part of the public transport network. With one ticket, holidaymakers can travel throughout the region, including the Hanseatic and university city of Rostock.
Other regional attractions range from agriculture to traditional crafts. The Milchstraße around Bützow shows visitors how farming works. The twin mills of Neu Vorwerk offer an insight into traditional crafts; in Alt Kalen, a windmill operator still mills flour. Karls Erlebnis-Dorf Rövershagen offers more than 50 experiences to choose from. These include “Karls Bonbonland”, an indoor adventure world covering more than 2,000 square metres. At the manufacturers’ market, visitors can discover handmade jams, confectionery and chocolate, as well as freshly brewed coffee.
First consider which of these themes you want your trip to focus on, and use them as a guide when searching for a hotel.
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