Elmenhorst is a municipality located in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northeastern Germany. It is situated within the district of Rostock and serves as a residential area characterized by its proximity to the Baltic Sea coast.
The town is known for its rural landscape and its position within the regional infrastructure of the Mecklenburg region. While it maintains a quiet character, it functions as part of the broader urban network surrounding the city of Rostock.