Evershagen: Discover Architectural Heritage and District History

Evershagen is full of surprises, with a district history that brings together architecture, art and transport.

Architecture between Listed Heritage and Experimental District

The Terrassenhaus Evershagen at Bertolt-Brecht-Straße 8–10, together with the surrounding open spaces, is listed as a heritage monument. This architectural heritage is complemented by several distinctive gable designs: “Luft” at Fridtjof-Nansen-Straße 5a, “Sonne” at Knud-Rasmussen-Straße 12 and “Erde” at Strindbergstraße 1 are also listed as heritage monuments. The names give each design its own thematic character and show how closely construction and visual-art elements are connected in Evershagen.

Evershagen was developed from the late 1960s onwards as an experimental district and served as a model for later satellite housing estates in Rostock. An important phase in the district’s development was the construction of the district centre from 1971 to 1977 under the direction of Peter Baumbach. This centre included an elaborate visual-art programme. For visitors interested in architectural history, urban planning and art in public spaces, this creates an unusual way to explore a residential district.

Schutow and Local Architectural History

The former Schutow exhibition grounds are also part of the Evershagen district. In 1966, the Bauwesen Pavilion was built there as a hyperbolic paraboloid shell structure by Ulrich Müther, based on an architectural design by Erich Kaufmann. The pavilion represents a historical phase in construction and should be viewed in its chronological context as a former exhibition venue and as a structure dating from 1966. Together with the district centre and the listed heritage monuments, it creates a multifaceted picture of the area’s local architectural history.

Guided Tours, Murals and Urban Greenery

District tours focusing on local architectural and art history take place regularly in Evershagen. They are a good way to place individual buildings, artworks and the district’s development in a broader context. In connection with Ronald Paris’s mural “On Human Responsibility” at the “Am Scharren” shopping centre, discussions have resumed about possibly recreating it at its original location. The question of how art in the district can be preserved or made visible again is therefore also among the current cultural topics.

Another side of a stay is highlighted by the annual “Picnic in the Urban Green”. It takes place in the park by the Mühlenteich on Messestraße and offers an informative, active and relaxing afternoon for the whole family. When planning your trip, you can therefore weigh a focus on architectural and art history against spending time together in green surroundings.

Public Transport as a Practical Factor When Choosing Accommodation

The available transport connections are a concrete point of reference when choosing accommodation. Rostock-Evershagen station is located on the S1 S-Bahn line between Rostock Central Station and Warnemünde. From there, there is a direct public transport connection towards the city centre and the Baltic Sea resort of Warnemünde. In addition, RSAG bus route 38 serves the Thomas-Morus-Straße, Theodor-Storm-Straße, Evershagen Süd and S Evershagen stops in Evershagen.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Evershagen, you can therefore first decide which activities should shape your trip: exploring architectural and art history, attending the “Picnic in the Urban Green” or using the S-Bahn and bus connections for further excursions. It is still advisable to check the exact location of the accommodation in question so that the address suits your personal daily itinerary.

For further comparison, you can also look at the following destinations: Kowalz, Kühlungsborn, Amt Krakow Am See, Groß Lüsewitz, Lieblingshof, Kröpelin, Kessin, Amt Tessin.

To the overarching travel overview: Rostock.