Kröpelin is a town located in the Rostock district within the German state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It is positioned in the northeastern part of the country, situated approximately 9 km southwest of Bad Doberan and 23 km west of the city of Rostock.
The town serves as a local settlement in the region, defined by its proximity to these larger neighboring municipalities and its location within the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania administrative area.