WARNEMUNDE, GERMANY

Leaving Warnemünde, we begin a relaxing countryside tour. Driving through the typical flat landscape of former East Germany, passing several small villages, we will arrive in Bad Doberan.

Leaving Warnemünde, we begin a relaxing countryside tour. Driving through the typical flat landscape of former East Germany, passing several small villages, we will arrive in Bad Doberan. Here we shall visit the 700 year old Minster, constructed of red bricks, and can also stroll through the park surrounding this lovely church. Inside, treasures from the 14th and 15th centuries are on view. With strong walls protecting the entire town, the Minster was once a bishop’s seat and a centre of religious and military power. Close to the Minster is the train station, from where we will enjoy a ride on the historic Molli narrow gauge steam train. The journey (which will last approximately 30 minutes) will be in classic carriages pulled by an antique locomotive. We will travel from Bad Doberan, along Europe’s oldest avenue of lime trees, to Kühlungsborn. At Kühlungsborn, a resort with a beautiful beach, we will disembark the train and take a refreshment break at a seaside café. We will be served a slice of typical German cake and a cup of tea or coffee in one of the historic buildings along the romantic promenade (which we shall have some time to stroll along). This concludes our tour and we return by coach to our ship in Warnemünde.

There is a moderate amount of walking involved during this tour – approximately 450 metres (1,500 feet) at the Minster; 150 metres (500 feet) plus 6 steps at the railway station; and 500 metres (1,650 feet) plus a few steps in Kühlungsborn. Not recommended for passengers with limited mobility. There is likely to be steps to board the train, which is not equipped with air conditioning, PA system, or toilets. The Minster is subject to closure at short notice – in which case it would be viewed from the outside only. The order of the itinerary may differ from that described.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 SCANDINAVIA & BALTIC CRUISES