Wismar, Germany

Wismar

A Baltic port with brick Gothic churches and a big market square.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Wismar

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the large market square and see the Wasserkunst fountain house.
  2. AfternoonClimb the tower of St. George's Church, or visit the brick St. Nicholas Church.
  3. EveningHave dinner on the old harbour near the fishing boats.

Day 2

Visit the island of Poel and its beaches.

What to eat

Fresh smoked fish and a Wismar Mumme beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Wismar

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. The harbour festival in summer is busy.

Best photo spot

The Wassertor gate and the old harbour with its ships.

Getting there

Trains run from Schwerin and Rostock, about 30 to 60 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

The island of Poel and the Baltic beaches.

Good to know

Wismar and Stralsund share a UNESCO listing as Hanseatic towns. Climb the tower of St. Mary's church for the view.

Plan your visit

Getting to Wismar

Getting there

  • Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC)50 km away
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM)100 km away
  • Schwerin30 km away
  • Lübeck50 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Wismar: good to know

Is Wismar worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A Baltic port with brick Gothic churches and a big market square.

How many days do you need in Wismar?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Wismar?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. The harbour festival in summer is busy.

How do you get to Wismar?

The nearest airport is Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC), about 50 km away. Trains run from Schwerin and Rostock, about 30 to 60 minutes.

What is there to see near Wismar?

Nearby hidden places include Schwerin (30 km), Lübeck (51 km) and Hamburg (104 km).

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