Wismar
Germany · Mecklenburg-Western PomeraniaDE
Town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Wismar, officially the Hanseatic City of Wismar is, with around 43,000 inhabitants, the sixth-largest city of the northeastern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and the fourth-largest city of Mecklenburg after Rostock, Schwerin and Neubrandenburg. The city was the third-largest port city in former East Germany after Rostock and Stralsund.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 44,022
- Coordinates
- 53.893, 11.453
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 17 m
Overview of Wismar
Wismar — a low-key town in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 44,022 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are water sports, culture and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Wismar
Water Sports in Wismar
(4)Looking for water sports? Wismar has Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Wismar.
Culture in Wismar
(3)Under culture, Wismar is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Docks and Historical Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wismar.
Nature in Wismar
(2)Wismar's nature entries include Beaches and Desert. All of it is drawn from Wismar's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Wismar
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Wismar is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Wismar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wismar known for?
- Wismar, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, is best known for water sports, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 44,022 residents.
- What can you do in Wismar?
- Recorded activities in Wismar include Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Ancient Ruins. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Wismar?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Wismar located?
- Wismar is located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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