“A stone dedicated to a ‘Heidefreund’? What does that even mean?” you might ask yourself, scratching your head. Well, you’re standing right before the Krausestein, a memorial as unique as its inscription. It’s dedicated to Ludwig Krause, a man who deeply loved and passionately researched the ‘Heide’, the sprawling heathlands that once dominated this region. The Krausestein isn’t just a stone. It’s a tribute to a man and a way of life deeply intertwined with the very landscape of Rostock. While the bustling city has sprawled around it, the Krausestein stands as a silent sentinel. It reminds us of the natural world that existed before and still persists in the hearts of those like Krause, the “Heidefreund”.
Heubastion
The Heubastion stands in the middle of Rostock’s city center, a silent guardian of the past. It was once part