PROGEDO presents: Rostock – Living with added value

As one of the most economically powerful locations in northeastern Germany with a vibrant cultural scene and close proximity to the Baltic Sea, Rostock is the heart of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. This family-friendly and cosmopolitan city of 200,000 inhabitants is not only a tourist highlight, but also an ideal combination of vacation flair and quality of life. The PROGEDO Relocation Agency Rostock showcases "the sea."

history

The city's proximity to the sea, as a member of the Hanseatic League, gave it considerable influence within the region from a very early stage. Today, mighty brick Gothic buildings such as St. Mary's Church, the old town hall, and the typical Gothic brick gables in the old town still bear witness to this golden age of trade. Another milestone that has played a decisive role in the character of Rostock today was the founding of the University of Rostock in 1419. As the first university in the Baltic region, it is still the largest in the country with approximately 15,000 students.

Leisure and culture

In Rostock, there's truly something for everyone. The numerous museums, theaters, and the University of Music and Theatre (HMT) in the former Franciscan monastery appeal to art and culture enthusiasts. Rostock Zoo and Karl's Adventure Farm Village, two of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's most popular destinations, offer adventure and fun for the little ones. Especially in summer, the city captivates children and adults alike with its countless leisure activities and a sandy beach up to 100 meters wide.

The Hansesail, the large maritime gathering of traditional sailors, is just one of many highlights in Rostock's event calendar. A vibrant city like Rostock naturally has a strong sporting agenda. Rostock residents are active in over 200 sports clubs, where they play sports such as soccer, basketball, ice hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, and handball. In summer, the water is a central meeting place for swimming, rowing, kitesurfing, sailing, and windsurfing.

Reside

Rostock's most popular residential areas include the Bahnhofsviertel (train station district), the KTV district, and Reutershagen. The eastern Old Town, Rostock's oldest part, is also a highly sought-after district for house and apartment hunting. The liveliest district, however, is undoubtedly the Kröpeliner Tor Vorstadt (KTV district). Primarily young people and students live here, south of the Lower Warnow River, and frequent the numerous popular bars and, in summer, the promenade of the city harbor.

The city's increasing attractiveness, with its outstanding economic development, has also been clearly reflected in the rise in rents and purchase prices for residential properties in recent years. Especially in the inner-city area and on the waterfront, such as in the Petri Quarter and Warnemünde, rental prices are at a similar level to those in sought-after German cities. If you are moving to Rostock, find an apartment with the apartment search from PROGEDO relocation Rostock.

Economy and transport

Rostock, located at the hub between Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen, and Szczecin, is easily accessible by almost all means of transport. In addition to car, long-distance bus, and train, Rostock can be reached by ferry from Denmark, Sweden, or Finland, or by plane from Rostock-Laage Airport, 30 km away. Direct destinations include Cologne-Bonn, Munich, Stuttgart, as well as Gran Canaria and Antalya.

Rostock boasts an ideal infrastructure and healthy economic development. Growth sectors in the Hanseatic city include the maritime economy, wind energy, biotech/life sciences, aerospace, logistics, and IT services. Renowned research institutions such as Max Planck Institute, Fraunhofer Institute, and the Warnemünde Technology Center; industrial production facilities such as wind turbine manufacturer Nordex; international construction equipment manufacturer Liebherr with its maritime crane division; and a broad service sector with companies such as AIDA Cruises and Scandlines GmbH offer attractive job opportunities for Rostock residents.

Unlike all other cities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Rostock is a multicultural city. Foreign language skills, especially English, are readily available in the tourist and university areas of Rostock. The people here are largely cosmopolitan and tolerant, not least due to their maritime past. However, the typical Rostocker also has a certain "picky" streak. They are rather taciturn, reserved, and not prone to excessive activity. On the other hand, friendships formed tend to last.