Kröpeliner Straße & Kröpeliner Tor
Kröpeliner Straße
The main pedestrian street of the old town, running from University Square to the Gothic gate Kröpeliner Tor, lined with restored gabled houses and shops.
Kröpeliner Straße is Rostock's busiest pedestrian shopping street, lined with Baroque and Classicist gabled houses. At its western end stands Kröpeliner Tor, a 13th-century brick city gate about 54 meters high, which houses a small exhibition on the city's history. From the gate, you can stroll south along the preserved city walls and the green space known as the Wallanlagen. The Fountain of Joy of Life in University Square is located in the middle of the street.
Opening hours
Open all day; gate exhibition approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Universitätsplatz
- Cultural History Museum (Holy Cross Abbey)
- St. Mary's Church & Astronomical Clock
- Neuer Markt & Town Hall
- Rostock City Harbour
- St. Nicholas' Church
- St. Peter's Church
- Rostock Zoo & Darwineum