I was completely charmed by this promenade filled with shops, restaurants, street performers and…read morefood stands. Warnemünde is a charming beachside resort town and in the summer it is a lovely place to visit. Tons of families pulling wagons filled with items for fun on the beach and lots of outdoor cafes along the pedestrian walkways and grassy fields with flowers. Larger clubs and businesses are along the breezy Seepromenade, but I preferred my time here in the shelter of the inlet.

Modern Port building with restrooms, glass front with a view of your ship, and a parking area,…read morespecifically for cruise ships, so you are not walking in an industrial area. The walkway into town is along the port building closest to town. Walk around the end of the trains and across the bridge.

This was an ideal location to join our cruise…read more The Cruise Center is just a few minutes walk from the Warnemünde train station. Also, on our particular cruise, most of the passengers embarked in Copenhagen, so there were absolutely no lines getting on or off the ship. Just outside the cruise center there are a few restaurants, bars and gift shops. Walk just a few minutes farther and you are in the center of Warnemünde which is a really quaint town. Most visitors will want to make a day trip to Berlin, which is several hours away, but we had a blast just relaxing and strolling around town.

For 2€ ( per adult) and climbing 139 steps, you will be rewarded with gorgeous views of Warnemünde…read more Tips/Highlights: + Open April - October from 10 AM - 7 PM, though the last entrance is at 6:30 PM +There are actually two different levels to take in the the views of the town. + The outside viewing areas do offer 360 degree views; however, the flow of traffic is not 360 degrees and can cause a bit of a traffic jam. Due to the way the door is held open, you have to turn around to get back and potentially walk against the flow of people waiting to take in the views as well. + The stairs are actually quite wide, and you can have people walk in both directions, albeit a bit tightly, up until step # 124. It is at this point that the steps become narrow and the ceiling high a bit low. If your over 5' 7'', you will need to watch your head. + It is best to go either right when they open, or later in the day to have a lesser crowd, as it is a main focal point in the town and attracts people to it. + If you wish for a souvenir, they do have a few items for sell at the entrance. You can also walk outside and the Teepott has stores and restaurants.