Rostock's brave plan: cruise ship as Olympic village 2036!

Rostock's brave plan: cruise ship as Olympic village 2036!

Rostock, Deutschland - A fresh wind is blowing in Rostock, because the city has big plans for the coming years. The start could be the application as an external location for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Olympics. As the Nordkurier , Olympic sailing competitions in the picturesque sailing area are to be reported before Warnemünde take place. An innovative idea of the city administration under Dr. Heiko Lex provides to use a cruise ship as an Olympic village that can accommodate up to 700 people, including athletes, trainers and media representatives, during the games.

The cruise ship would be in the Warnemünde harbor during the three and a half weeks, which is an exciting innovation for the region. Talks with interested cruise companies have already started, and Aida Cruises, which is based in Rostock, has been open to this idea. The shipping company already has experience with the use of ships at the Olympic Games, such as the "Aidaaura" in Athens 2004.

The perfect infrastructure for sailing

A crucial argument for Rostock's application is the outstanding infrastructure. The sailing area before Warnemünde not only impresses with its modern marina, but also through the proximity, in which athletes get from the marina to the regatta area within 15 minutes. In comparison, you need an hour and a half in Kiel. This shows that Rostock is well positioned, as is the City administration emphasized.

Public transport is modern and has a good connection to the national transport network. This can also be seen at large events such as the Hanse Sail or the Warnemünde Week, which has already managed countless flows of visitors. The existing infrastructure is crucial for the application for the Olympic Games - and experts estimate that only low investments will be necessary to meet the requirements.

The Warnemünder Week - a cultural highlight

Another highlight that underlines the region's sailing interest is the 87th Warnemünde Week, which attracts internationally recognized sailors and offers an extensive sports and cultural program. Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger plans to personally visit the event to support the local volunteers. The event is opened with a traditional barrel beer tapping together with Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig. This shows how close politics and sport are interconnected and how important regional events are for the community, as the city rostock

The Warnemünde Week, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, comprises numerous sailing competitions such as the OK Europeans and the ILCA European Cup. New program items, such as Glashäger beach concerts and readings, are also offered this year. It is clear that Rostock plays at the top of both sports and culture.

The idea of an Olympic acquisition is also supported by the parties SPD and the Greens, which, however, demand a citizens' decision to increase legitimation in the city society. A final decision by the citizens about the application and the next steps will be expected on July 23. With the strategic interest of the city administration in an application for several times, Rostock could put the focus of the international sports world all the more.