Things to do in Wismar

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Wismar showing a sunset and a bay or harbor
St-Nikolai-Kirche which includes heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral
Wismar which includes heritage elements
Wismar which includes a sunset and a bay or harbor
Wismar showing heritage elements

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1. Wismar Market Square

Wismar was built around its Market Square, which was set out on a 2.5-acre (1-hectare) lot at the time of its construction. Imposing in size and surrounded by both civic buildings and patrician townhouses, it hosts all sorts of civic events and festivities, including the city’s annual Swedish Festival and a triweekly farmers market. Visit Market Square today for the perfect place to get acquainted with Wismar and its people.
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Wilsmer Market Square which includes heritage elements

2. Holy Spirit Church

Built in the 13th century soon after the founding of the city, Holy Spirit Church served as both hospital and church, with beds for the ill and poor set up in the nave itself. Its distinctive flat ceiling was installed in the 17th century after a gunpowder explosion tore off its formerly gabled roof. Visit it now to see many of the works of art that were saved from grander houses of worship that were destroyed during World War II.
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Holy Spirit Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

3. Alte Wasserturm

Gaze at this structure standing proudly at the edge of Wismar’s Old Town. The Alte Wasserturm (Old Water Tower) epitomizes the many creative adaptations to war that have defined Germany’s Baltic region.
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Alte Wasserturm showing heritage elements

4. St-Marien-Kirche Steeple

Notice the St-Marien-Kirche Steeple, standing tall over Wismar’s Old Town, the first sight for visitors approaching from the sea. Once attached to the town’s largest church, it remains one of the best examples of Baltic brick Gothic architecture. Controversially, after suffering severe damage during World War II, the church itself was demolished by the government of the town in 1960, leaving the tower as an observation spot, a center for art and education and a defining landmark of the city.
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St-Marien-Kirche Steeple featuring heritage architecture

5. St. George's Church

Formerly Wismar’s largest and youngest major church, with origins in the 13th century, St. George’s now serves as a cultural space. Come here for panoramic views of the Mecklenburg countryside. After suffering extensive damage during World War II, the church was deemed dangerous and unusable until a group of local activists lobbied for its restoration. Today, it is a beloved part of the community and offers a rare wheelchair-accessible observation platform in Wismar.
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St. George\'s Church which includes heritage elements, landscape views and tranquil scenes

6. St. Nicolai Church

Built as a church for sailors and fishermen, the St-Nikolai-Kirche is irrevocably tied to the maritime legacy of Wismar and the Baltic Coast. Founded in the 14th century and still in use as an Evangelical Lutheran church, it has one of the tallest naves of any church in Germany and is awe-inspiring for every visitor. This example of the magnificent brick gothic style defines religious architecture in Wismar and throughout the Baltic. Note its interior that was redone in a Baroque style during the height of Wismar’s power as part of the Hanseatic League.
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St-Nikolai-Kirche featuring interior views

What to do in Wismar

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Wilsmer Market Square which includes heritage elements

Wismar Market Square

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Find Wismar’s most splendid architecture as well as shops, restaurants and markets in and around this plaza, one of the biggest in northern Germany.

Wismar Market Square
Holy Spirit Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Holy Spirit Church

Appreciate distinctive Baltic religious art and treasures from throughout Wismar’s history in this small but beautiful long-lived place of worship.

Holy Spirit Church
Alte Wasserturm showing heritage elements

Alte Wasserturm

Impressive engineering and military history come together sublimely at this Gothic structural marvel, once a part of Wismar’s city wall.

Alte Wasserturm
St-Marien-Kirche Steeple featuring heritage architecture

St-Marien-Kirche Steeple

The history of this tower is marked by conflict, but it is now a beloved landmark of the city, offering unbeatable views and interesting exhibits.

St-Marien-Kirche Steeple
St. George\'s Church which includes heritage elements, landscape views and tranquil scenes

St. George's Church

Panoramic views, contemporary art and performances await visitors to this reconstructed church in the western part of Wismar’s Old Town.

St. George's Church
St-Nikolai-Kirche featuring interior views

St. Nicolai Church

Let the massive size and intricate craftsmanship of this brick Gothic house of worship from the 1300s impress and inspire you.

St. Nicolai Church
Wasserkunst which includes a city, a sunset and heritage elements

Wasserkunst

Located in Wismar’s Market Square, this 17th-century building supplied the town with water and is an excellent example of Baroque civic design.

Wasserkunst

Wonnemar Wismar

Bring the children to Wonnemar Wismar and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Wismar. Amble around the area's waterfront or visit its churches.

Wonnemar Wismar

Tierpark Wismar

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Tierpark Wismar home during your holiday in Wismar? Stroll along the waterfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Tierpark Wismar