St. Peter's Church
Petrikirche Rostock
The oldest church in the old town. Its 117-meter spire has an elevator to a 45-meter viewing platform overlooking the old town, the Warnow River and the harbor.
St. Peter's Church stands beside the Old Market in the northeast of the old town. It is Rostock's oldest parish church, and its 117-meter spire once served as a landmark for seafarers. An elevator inside the tower takes you to a viewing platform at about 45 meters, offering a 360-degree view of the red-roofed old town, the city walls and the Warnow River. A section of the old city wall is preserved beside the church, and riverside meadows lie at the foot of the slope. Climbing the tower requires a small fee. Allow 30 to 45 minutes.
Opening hours
About 10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- St. Nicholas' Church
- Neuer Markt & Town Hall
- Rostock City Harbour
- St. Mary's Church & Astronomical Clock
- Kröpeliner Straße & Kröpeliner Tor
- Universitätsplatz
- Cultural History Museum (Holy Cross Abbey)
- Rostock Zoo & Darwineum