Rostock.Warnemünde and Alter Strom
Rectangular wooden city map made from oiled walnut – two layers with a black back plate and frame.
About the product
The Alter Strom runs through Warnemünde's historic centre towards the Baltic Sea. Short streets, waterfront paths and close rows of houses lie between the church and lighthouse before the settlement opens onto the beach. Wood lends this maritime map a calm warmth. Sheltered water, a compact centre and the open coast meet within a small part of northern Rostock.
What does the map show?
- Alter Strom’s narrow water axis
- Warnemünde Church
- Lighthouse near the beach
- Transition from old streets to Baltic coast
- Precisely cut and engraved
- Fine laser details with clear depth
- Carefully inspected and securely packed
- Handmade in Germany
Configuration
Shape: Rectangular · Design: Framed · Material: Walnut · Sizes: 20 × 30 cm, 35 × 50 cm, 50 × 70 cm
The configuration shown in the cart and at the time of ordering is authoritative. The preview is not a dimensioned technical drawing.
Availability & production
- Availability
- Made to order
- Production time
- Ships in 3-5 business days
Production starts after successful payment and complete product configuration.
Materials & care
Depending on the variant, lacquered or oiled MDF or oiled real-wood veneer on MDF; optional stainless-steel mounting screws. Acrylic lacquer spray, hard-wax oil and white glue are used in production.
Wood is a natural material. Grain and color may vary slightly from the product images.
Clean with a dry, soft cloth and protect from prolonged moisture and direct heat.
Included & installation
The selected product in the ordered configuration, securely packed and prepared for installation.
- Maximum dimensions 50 × 70 cm and maximum product weight 2 kg.
- Wall-fixing screws and wall plugs are not included. Use fixings suitable for the wall type, substrate and product weight.
- Installation must be carried out by an adult. Keep optional mounting screws and other small parts away from children until installation.
Shipping & returns
Securely packed shipping. Return and cancellation information is available in the legal section.
Shipping costs and delivery options depend on the destination and format. The published cancellation right applies to non-personalised standard goods; it may be excluded for individually made products.
Manufacturer & product identifier
- Manufacturer
- Benjamin Nöst - Lightworks
Rorichmoorer Str. 76
26802 Moormerland, Deutschland
kontakt@lightworks.de - Product identifier
- LW-CAT-C6606E3FC49D-S, LW-CAT-C6606E3FC49D-M, LW-CAT-C6606E3FC49D-L
Together with the order or production batch, the relevant SKU enables traceability. Safety questions and incidents can be reported to the email address shown above.
Product safety
- Decorative product for dry indoor use only; not a toy and not intended for children.
- Protect from moisture, high heat and open flames.
- Do not continue to hang the product after a fall, breakage or visible damage. Keep damaged parts away from children.
Warnemünde from the Alter Strom to the Baltic
Warnemünde has a distinct water-shaped identity within Rostock. The Alter Strom runs between closely related banks before the setting opens towards the coast. Church and lighthouse explain different parts of that transition: one belongs to the established settlement, while the other is associated with navigation and the open sea.
An older settlement at the coast
Warnemünde was mentioned as early as 1195. Its historic area retains a small scale that differs from the larger urban settings farther south in Rostock. Short streets and closely spaced buildings define much of the older settlement. Their relationship with water is fundamental to the plan. The town developed where settlement, shipping and the open coast meet directly. Maritime connections therefore extend beyond individual attractions. They help explain the broader arrangement of historic Warnemünde, including the direction of routes and the close association between buildings, enclosed water and the sea.
The Alter Strom within the town
The Alter Strom provides a particularly clear axis through the settlement. Its banks run lengthwise through the built-up area, creating an open space different from a conventional square. Buildings and paths remain close to the water, giving this stretch a more enclosed character than the open coast. The relationship between its two banks is one of Warnemünde’s defining spatial features. Smaller connections meet the longer watercourse, and the direction of many routes can be understood through their proximity to it. The water belongs to the interior of the settlement as well as its maritime setting.
Church and lighthouse in different settings
The church stands within the older built-up centre, while the lighthouse lies farther north near the beach. Their positions make their different roles clear. The church gathers an internal urban space, whereas the lighthouse relates to the coast and navigation. Although the distance between them is relatively short, their surroundings change noticeably. More closely enclosed streets give way to broader spaces and a different relationship between buildings and water. The lighthouse is therefore both a recognisable structure and a reference point for the transition from the settlement to the sea.
An opening towards the Baltic
At the northern end of the historic area, the coastal landscape becomes more prominent. Beach, open water and harbour entrance introduce dimensions quite different from the rows of buildings beside the Alter Strom. This change is central to Warnemünde’s form. It has both an internal water axis and an outward-facing seafront. They stand close together but organise the surrounding space differently. Their combination explains how a compact historic settlement can maintain such a strong connection with the open Baltic, giving Warnemünde a distinct maritime character within the much larger city of Rostock.
Sources
- Rostock Tourismus: Alter Strom — https://www.rostock.de/poi/audio-warnemuende-06-alter-strom
- Rostock Tourismus: Leuchtturm in Warnemünde — https://www.rostock.de/poi/audio-warnemuende-08-leuchtturm-teepott
- Rostock Tourismus: Stadt und Strände — https://www.rostock.de/entdecken/strand
- Rostock Tourismus: Kultur in Warnemünde — https://vogtei.rostock.de/strand/kultur.html
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