Bastorf: Riedensee and Buk Lighthouse

Two names stand out when exploring Bastorf: Riedensee and Buk Lighthouse. They represent different sides of a visit – views across a lake and a historic landmark. As you plan, you can decide whether you would rather focus your time on the landscape or on the history of the place.

Buk Lighthouse: a landmark with a history

Buk Lighthouse is the landmark of the municipality of Bastorf and is more than 100 years old. Its age makes it a prominent historical feature to consider when planning your trip. Together with Riedensee, it offers a different way to experience the place: here, the focus is not on views across the water, but on a landmark that has stood for generations. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Bastorf, these different interests can help you define what you are looking for in a holiday destination.

Observation platforms at Riedensee

There are two observation platforms at Riedensee. They can be accessed from the beach and offer views across the lake towards Kühlung and Bastorf Lighthouse. This brings together several named landscape and local features in a single view. When planning your trip, they offer a tangible counterpoint to the lighthouse’s historical focus: instead of concentrating on a single landmark, you can take in views across the lake and the surrounding features.

The two platforms are clear points of reference if you are interested in Riedensee. Access from the beach is also useful for practical orientation. Consider whether you would like to focus your visit on viewpoints like these or on cultural and active pursuits. The specific location of each accommodation is another factor to take into account when choosing a holiday apartment.

More to explore in the wider Rostock destination

The wider Rostock destination offers additional nature, culture and activity-related experiences. They add a range of interests to your trip planning without replacing the distinctive features of Bastorf. The examples differ not only in subject, but also in whether you prefer to explore independently, choose a guided activity, or focus on history and landscape.

Activities for different interests

At Wildpark-MV, visitors can explore the park independently or join guided walks. These include wolf, owl and evening walks. This gives you a choice between exploring on your own and taking part in themed guided activities – a useful distinction if you prefer to keep your days flexible or have a particular interest in mind.

Schwaan Climbing and Adventure Forest has seven courses for children, beginners and advanced climbers. Another specific feature is a 116.5-metre-long Flying Fox zip line that runs directly over the lake. The courses and the zip line offer a different kind of activity from a walk or a cultural tour. As facilities may change, it is worth checking the latest information before visiting.

Discover history and landscape

The Wolhynian Resettlers Museum in Linstow offers guided tours for groups and individuals. Using ethnographic objects, photographs and documents, the tours tell the story of the Volhynian Germans: from the mid-19th century to their settlement in Mecklenburg after the Second World War. The museum offers a chance to explore a longer historical context rather than focusing the day on a single attraction.

If you would like to combine nature and physical activity, Sternberg Lake District Nature Park features deeply incised breakthrough valleys along the Warnow, numerous lakes, picturesque hills and extensive forests. The nature park is particularly suited to hiking and cycling. The historic Molli narrow-gauge railway offers a different perspective on the region: it runs between Kühlungsborn and Bad Doberan and is the oldest narrow-gauge railway on the Baltic coast.

Bastorf remains the focal point of your search, while the wider Rostock destination offers more ideas for nature, culture and activities.

View the wider travel overview: Amt Neubukow-Salzhaff.