Rostock lies at the Warnow estuary at an average elevation of 18 meters above sea level – almost at Baltic sea level. The Warnow flows into the Baltic at sea level; the city center sits at 5–20 m. Rostock is Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's largest city and one of Germany's most important Baltic ports, with daily ferry connections to Denmark, Sweden and Finland.
That works out to roughly 59 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 16 m, putting Rostock roughly on par with them.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 18 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 54.0887° N, 12.1404° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kiel | 23 | Germany |
| Lübeck | 18 | Germany |
| Hamburg | 8 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Rostock (18 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen | 20 | Germany |
| Rome | 21 | Italy |
| London | 11 | United Kingdom |
| Brussels | 29 | Belgium |
| Amsterdam | 5 | Netherlands |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Rostock above sea level?
Rostock averages 18 m above sea level. The Warnow lowlands and harbour areas sit at 0–5 m (near Baltic level); the city center at 5–20 m.
What ferry connections are there from Rostock?
Daily ferries from Rostock-Überseehafen serve Gedser (Denmark), Trelleborg (Sweden) and Helsinki (Finland). The Scandinavian route is one of Europe's most important Baltic ferry connections.
Is Rostock a Hanseatic city?
Yes – Rostock has been a Hanseatic member since the 13th century and was one of the most important Baltic ports in the Hanseatic era. The medieval old town with its Town Hall and Marienkirche attests to this history.