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Street · Rostock, Mecklemburgo-Pomerânia Ocidental
Kröpeliner Straße
Pedestrian street about 650 metres long that cuts through Rostock's center, from Neuer Markt to the Gothic gate Kröpeliner Tor, passing the University square.
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About Kröpeliner Straße
Kröpeliner Straße is Rostock's main shopping street, about 650 metres long. It became a pedestrian zone in 1968, one of the first in the former East Germany. Locals call it Kröpi.
Midway is the Universitätsplatz, the square of the University of Rostock, founded in 1419 and one of the oldest in northern Europe. The university's main building closes one side of the square, and in the centre is the Brunnen der Lebensfreude fountain, with bronze figures.
At the western end stands the Kröpeliner Tor, a brick Gothic gate about 54 metres high, part of the 13th–14th century city walls. From there a preserved stretch of walls and the park that runs alongside them extends.
The street features merchants' houses with gabled façades, restored, mixed with post‑war buildings.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half an hour to an hour, walking with stops.
Best time
During the day, Monday to Saturday, with shops open. On Sundays most shops are closed.
How to get there
It starts near Neuer Markt and ends at Kröpeliner Tor, about a 15-minute walk from the central station. Trams stop at both ends.
Tip
Walk the street from east to west, from Neuer Markt to Kröpeliner Tor, and return via the walls' park or head down to the port.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Kröpeliner Straße
What is the Kröpeliner Straße?
It is Rostock's main pedestrian street, linking Neuer Markt to the Kröpeliner Tor gate, with shops, cafés and the University square in the middle.
How old is the University of Rostock?
It was founded in 1419 and is one of the oldest in northern Europe.
Can Kröpeliner Tor be seen from the inside?
The gate houses a local history association and can be opened for exhibitions. Check before you go.