The Art Hall at the Schwanenteich
The Art Hall was opened in Rostock as a museum of contemporary art in 1969. The building is listed. It is situated at the Schwanenteich in the district of Reutershagen.
Apart from a permanent art collection, works about changing themes are being shown.
During the summer, those seeking relaxation, can delight in an impressive water fountain.
Ship model builders like to use the Schwanenteich to let their technical Wonderworks like sailing and racing boats float over the waves, to the enjoyment of passers-by.
The bank around the Schwanenteich is a protected biotope. This is the habitat of diverse animals, like swans, ducks and frogs.
The Schwanenteich in the Rostocker district of Reutershagen is surrounded by a park and is very popular with the Rostock citizens.
Once a year, the Rostock schools do a cross run around the Schwanenteich. In the winter, the pond serves as a skating rink.
The bronze sculpture 'Turnende Knaben' (boys doing gymnastics) was created by Siegfried Repp.
The bronze sculpture 'Eselreiter' (donkey rider) by Gerhard Rommel was created in 1969.