The landmark of the Baltic resort of Warnemünde is its imposing 31-meter-high lighthouse made of glazed bricks on the west side of the harbor entrance. This tourist attraction was built between 1897 and 1898 to help ships find their way safely into the harbor. The lighthouse, with its gallery offering a fantastic panorama of the Rostock district of Warnemünde, the Baltic Sea, and the harbor entrance, houses the Teepott at its base. This three-story rotunda with its unusual roof construction, designed by civil engineer Ulrich Müther and whose restaurant was planned by architect Erich Kaufmann, is another attraction of the small seaside resort. The name Teepott is derived from the Teepavillon restaurant, which was located there in 1928. The Teepott, which was built in 1968, is considered a prime example of hypar shell construction. Both buildings are located on the 2-kilometer-long lake promenade, Warnemünde’s strolling mile. Not only does it offer a magnificent view of the dunes, the fine sandy beach, and the ships, but it also invites visitors to linger thanks to its numerous park benches and promenade wall. Art and culture lovers will also find plenty to enjoy here, as sculptures by renowned artists with a maritime theme have been erected along the promenade, such as the bronze sculpture “Möwenflug” (Flight of Seagulls) by artist Reinhard Dietrich and the bronze sculpture “Liebespaar” (Lovers) by sculptor Wilfried Fitzenreiter from 1979. The lake promenade is also used for numerous events. One of these is the annual New Year’s Eve tower lighting, in which the lighthouse is impressively staged with a spectacular light, laser, and fire show.
