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Routine maintenance work in the Warnow Tunnel in calendar week 36

27. August 2025

Dear customers, From September 1 to 5, scheduled work will be carried out in the Warnow Tunnel as part of the annual maintenance week. During this time, the tunnel will…

90.000.000 Tunnel Passages

21. August 2025

Today, the Warnow Tunnel reached an impressive milestone. Shortly after 10:00 a.m., the 90 millionth vehicle since its opening in 2003 was counted. Till Meyn and Christoph Schulze were in…

Farewell Rostock Marathon 2025!

8. August 2025

Below you will find some impressions of the hella rostock marathon night 2025 through the Warnow Tunnel. We hope you enjoy watching them! Image rights: Photographer ©Martin Börner

89.000.000 Tunnel Passages

13. June 2025

Friday the 13th does not necessarily have to be an unlucky day. Jenny Petrick and Steve Zimmermann were able to experience today at the Warnowtunnel that the opposite can be…

GENTLEMAN’S RIDE 2025

13. May 2025

Next Sunday, 18.05.2025, the Warnowtunnel will once again be filled with the sound of a loud engine orchestra. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will once again find its way to Rostock…

Information: Asphalt renewalin the northern tunnel tube from 22.04.2025

28. April 2025

Warnowquerung GmbH & Co. KG would like to inform all tunnel users that today marks the start of the construction work to renovate the asphalt in the north tube of…

88.000.000 Tunnel Passages

1. April 2025

For the 88 millionth time, it was “Gute Fahrt!” at the Warnowtunnel today. A very special moment occurred punctually at 2 p.m. on a rainy Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs.…

Product changes for the Warnowquerung

1. April 2025

The Warnowquerungsgesellschaft is informing all customers about an important product change aimed at making through traffic smoother and safer. From April 7, 2025, the issue of the cash-rechargeable Oscard in…

2,500 multi-colored roses for Valentine’s Day

14. February 2025

Valentine’s Day is certainly a very special day of the year for anyone who can appreciate the beauty and aesthetics of flowers. When they are given from the heart, the…

Pleasant welcoming at ice hockey game

28. January 2025

“Toooor in the Schillingallee!” This phrase is probably in the ears of many, because it always sounds when the Rostock ice hockey club “Piranhas” scores against the opposing team in…

87.000.000 Tunnel Passages

10. January 2025

In the still very young year 2025, a festive event was announced at the Warnowtunnel. Many users have been crossing under our home river since October, and one of them…

Delay of asphalt renewal works in the Warnowtunnel

20. December 2024

Warnowquerung GmbH & Co. KG would like to inform all tunnel users that the current construction work to renovate the asphalt in the south tube of the Warnowtunnel will be…

A sweet St Nicholas surprise at the Warnowtunnel

6. December 2024

The Warnowtunnel team and eight eager helpers were well prepared on Friday morning, 6 December 2024, to bring joy to so many of the tunnel’s customers. Because St Nicholas’ Day…

Information: Customer centre opening hours in December

28. November 2024

Dear customers, We would like to inform you about the changed opening hours of our customer centre in December. On 10.12.2024, the customer centre will only be open from 08:00-14:00.…

Warnowtunnel plants trees for a healthy environment

12. November 2024

Today, environmental protection has become a major topic that is part of the political discourse, motivates countries to work together and shapes entire generations. It has many aspects – for…

Warnowtunnel available during tarmac maintenance

6. November 2024

From next Monday, 11 November 2024, long-term planned renovation work on the asphalt surface and tunnel drainage in the south tube of the Warnowtunnel will take place. After 21 years…

86.000.000 Tunnel Passages

25. October 2024

Only two months have passed since we celebrated our 85 millionth tunnel driver. It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time for another successor. Shortly after half past nine in…

Customer Information: New Toll Tariffs 01.11.2024

22. October 2024

Dear customers, We would like to inform you that new tariffs will apply to the Warnow Tunnel from 1 November 2024. Continued cost increases by our suppliers make this step…

Major emergency training exercise of the fire department in the Warnowtunnel

16. October 2024

The emergency services of the Rostock fire brigade must be prepared for all possible complex damage scenarios at all times; an important part of this preparation is the regular practice…

Warnowtunnel customer survey

29. August 2024

Dear users of the Warnowtunnel, We are currently conducting a market research study to analyse the use of the Warnowtunnel and satisfaction with the current service. Your opinion is important…

85.000.000 Tunnel Passages

16. August 2024

An event of great importance for the Warnowtunnel was celebrated today when the 85 millionth driver, Mr Wolfgang Schelong, passed through the toll station. In an unhurried ceremony, following a…

Record-breaking marathon through the Warnowtunnel

7. August 2024

At the beginning of August, at the prime summer time, many athletes put on their best running shoes after weeks of hard training. The hella rostock marathon night calls Rostock…

84.000.000 Tunnel Passages

10. June 2024

On the way from a construction site in Lichtenhagen to the depot in Dummerstorf, two young gentlemen were quite surprised. Mr Rene Schneider and Mr Hannes Röwer from the company…

Gentleman’s Ride 2024

17. May 2024

We are pleased that the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will be back in our Hanseatic city on Sunday, 19 May 2024. The Warnowtunnel will welcome the numerous motorcyclists in fine suits…

CUSTOMER INFORMATION: CHANGE IN PAYMENT OPTIONS ON THE INTERNET

17. May 2024

Dear customers, From 30.04.2024, there will be a change to the payment options for recharging the Oscard via our website. The ‘Sofort’ option will then no longer be available due…

83.000.000 Tunnel Passages

26. March 2024

One, two… eighty-three million. It’s hard to count that far by hand. Fortunately, the technical helpers at the Warnowtunnel make our work a little easier. After all, in over twenty…

GIVING AWAY ROSES FOR VALENTINE’S DAY 2024

15. February 2024

Yesterday, 14.02.2024, there was a fresh scent of roses in the air shortly after 07:00 a.m. Valentine’s Day was just around the corner – so of course the Warnowtunnel took…

Warnowtunnel New Year’s event 2024 in the Rostock ice rink

31. January 2024

When the new year dawns, the Warnowtunnel organises its annual New Year’s reception at the Rostock ice rink. This is what happened in furious fashion last Friday. The new year…

Meetings of the State Farmers’ Association M-V on January 8th, 2024

4. January 2024

Unfortunately, we do not yet know from when to when and where exactly closures will be set up on January 8, 2024. A decision from the approval authority should be…

Chocolate distribution for St. Nicholas Day

6. December 2023

The weather was kindly winterly on the morning of 6 December 2023, when a little surprise awaited our tunnel drivers. The Warnowtunnel organised an annual chocolate distribution event to celebrate…

RENEWAL OF THE TUNNEL JET FANS FROM 16.10.2023

13. October 2023

We would like to inform all tunnel drivers that the planned replacement of the tunnel fans in the south tube of the Warnowtunnel will take place from 16 October 2023.…

WARNOWTUNNEL INFORMS: NEW TARIFFS PER 01.11.2023

11. October 2023

Dear customers, We would like to inform you that new tariffs will apply to the Warnowtunnel from the 1st of November 2023. Due to the continuing inflation worldwide, price increases…

81.000.000 TUNNEL PASSAGES

9. October 2023

Hard to believe, but it was that time again. Who turned the clock so quickly? Probably Otter Oscar – because the clock showed 81. Today it was time for the…

THE WARNOWTUNNEL TURNS 20!

8. September 2023

What could be better than a round birthday? Just another annual ring, some might say. But the even number with the zero stands for another decade full of new experiences…

ANNUAL TUNNEL MAINTENANCE AND RENEWAL OF TUNNEL FANS FROM CW 36 ONWARDS

31. August 2023

Dear customers, We would like to inform you that from 04.09. to 08.09.2023, the scheduled annual maintenance will initially take place in the Warnowtunnel. During this time, the tunnel will…

TUNNEL GRIFFIN IN BIRTHDAY OUTFIT

25. August 2023

This year, the Warnowtunnel celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, a birthday party will be held on the Warnowtunnel site on Saturday, 16.09.2023 between 11 am and 5…

21. HELLA MARATHON NIGHT ROSTOCK

9. August 2023

For the 21st time, the people of Rostock were able to witness what is probably one of the toughest running competitions. The Stadthafen, the banks of the Warnow River in…

80.000.000 TUNNEL PASSAGES

27. July 2023

A round number determined the events at the toll station of the Warnowtunnel on this Thursday morning. At 9:30 a.m., a total of exactly 80 million vehicles had driven through…

World Otter Day – Warnowtunnel celebrates with Rostock Zoo Otters

31. May 2023

Every year on the last Wednesday in May, attention is focused on a fascinating but unfortunately rare species: the otter. 31.05.2023 is World Otter Day. As long-time animal sponsors of…

GENTLEMAN’S RIDE THROUGH THE WARNOWTUNNEL

23. May 2023

It is a highlight for motorbike enthusiasts all around the globe: the Gentleman’s Ride. Last Sunday, the annual two-wheeled event took its route through the Warnowtunnel. In this worldwide event,…

WARNOWTUNNEL ON TELEVISION

17. May 2023

The Warnowtunnel would like to suggest program tip for free-to-air television. Yesterday, on 16.05.2023 at 20:15, the tunnel was the subject of a report by MDR. The program “MDR Umschau”…

79.000.000 TUNNEL PASSAGES

17. May 2023

Once again, we were proud to give out an important award today. Although almost three months have passed since the last award, the clock sometimes seems to turn faster. The…

WARNOWTUNNEL OPEN REGULARLY ON 27.03.2023

24. March 2023

We would like to inform all tunnel drivers that the Warnowtunnel will be open normally on Monday, 27.03.2023. The restrictions of the nationwide organised warning strikes do not affect the…

78.000.000 TUNNEL PASSAGES

1. March 2023

Since 2 p.m. yesterday, the 78 millionth tunnel driver has a face and a name. Mr Mickael Vannucci was just on his way to the Rostock Port and suddenly became…

Rose Distribution for Valentine’s Day

14. February 2023

After the increasingly negative headlines in the world, positive impulses are worth their weight in gold. That was exactly the approach of the Warnowtunnel again today. So what could be…

EXPANSION OF THE NUMBER PLATE RECOGNITION SYSTEM

10. February 2023

Dear customers We would like to inform you that the existing number plate recognition system at our toll station has been expanded and is now available in additional lanes. In…

New Year’s Event For The Warnowtunnel Customers

25. January 2023

If another year has come to an end, it is time to look back and thank our customers. Some of them used the tunnel very frequently in 2022. And to…

Distribution Of Chocolate On St. Nicholas Day

7. December 2022

On the morning of the sixth day of December, it is known that shoes must be well shined and clean, so that St. Nicholas leaves a small gift when he…

77.000.000 TUNNEL PASSAGES

1. December 2022

Just in time for the opening of the first door of the Advent calendar, a long-cherished tradition was repeated at the Warnowtunnel. We were lucky to welcome the next millionth…

PROLONGATION OF CONSTRUCTION MEASURE IN WARNOWTUNNEL

25. November 2022

The Warnowtunnel would like to inform all tunnel drivers that the current construction measure has to be extended due to unavoidable circumstances. As communicated in our initial message of 09.11.2022,…