Discover Bastorf

Bastorf takes shape around two distinctive points of interest: the observation platforms at Riedensee and Buk Lighthouse, a landmark of the municipality. Together, they bring landscape and history into focus as a practical starting point for planning your trip.

Riedensee and Buk Lighthouse

In the municipality of Bastorf, two observation platforms at Riedensee offer views across the lake towards the Kühlung hills and Bastorf Lighthouse. The platforms can be reached from the beach. The view therefore takes in both water and landscape, as well as the striking structure that helps make the lighthouse a landmark of the municipality.

Buk Lighthouse is more than 100 years old. These local sights can provide an initial point of reference when choosing accommodation: consider whether you mainly want to experience the landscape around Riedensee or also plan to visit other places across the wider Rostock destination. When doing so, consider the location of your accommodation alongside the excursions you have in mind.

Nature and outdoor activities in the wider Rostock destination

The landscape across the wider Rostock destination extends beyond Bastorf’s local points of interest. The Mecklenburg Baltic Sea Coast is one of the district of Rostock’s key tourist regions; the area includes 62 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline and a number of seaside resorts. The coastal hinterland also includes the river valleys of the Warnow and Recknitz. These coastal and river landscapes offer different ideas for planning your stay, while remaining distinct from Bastorf’s local attractions.

Those who enjoy walking or cycling in the Rostock destination will find another area of natural interest in Sternberg Lake District Nature Park. The park is characterised by deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, picturesque hills and extensive forests; walking and cycling are particularly popular there. This offers a different experience from the view from the Riedensee platforms: rather than a single viewpoint, the focus here is on a varied nature park landscape.

Wildlife watching and guided experiences are also part of what the wider Rostock destination has to offer. At Wildpark-MV, visitors can explore the park independently or join guided walks, including wolf, owl and evening walks. For an active alternative, Kletter- und Erlebniswald Schwaan offers seven courses for children, beginners and advanced climbers. It also has a 116.5-metre-long Flying Fox zip line that runs directly over the lake. As facilities may change following renovations, it is advisable to check the current offer before visiting.

Culture and history in the region

The wider Rostock destination offers opportunities to combine nature with culture and the history of technology. The historic Molli narrow-gauge railway runs between Kühlungsborn and Bad Doberan and is considered the oldest narrow-gauge railway on the Baltic Sea coast. Its track gauge is 900 millimetres; since 1886, it has been part of the coastal towns’ character. Those interested in everyday and regional history can visit the Wolhynier Umsiedlermuseum in Linstow, which offers guided tours for groups and individuals. Ethnographic objects, photographs and documents tell the story of the Volhynian Germans from the mid-19th century until their resettlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War.

Other historical points of interest in the Rostock destination include the former monastery in Rühn and the Minster in Bad Doberan. The theatre in Güstrow is Mecklenburg’s oldest surviving civic theatre. These destinations add a variety of historical themes to the nature experiences, without limiting your stay to just one type of excursion.

Choose the right accommodation as your base

Buses and trains in the district of Rostock are part of the transport network; with one ticket, holidaymakers can travel throughout the region, including the Hanseatic and university city of Rostock. Check the relevant connections to your chosen destinations when planning your trip. This will help you choose accommodation based on how much of your trip you want to devote to landscapes, culture and other regional discoveries.

Go to the main travel overview: Amt Neubukow-Salzhaff.