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| Wismar | ||
| federal state | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | |
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| Residents | 42.550 (2019) | |
| height | 15 m | |
| Tourist info | 49 (0)3841 19433 Tourist information | |
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The Hanseatic city Wismar is on the Baltic coast Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, on the edge of the island Poel protected Wismar Bay. It is the sixth largest city in the state. The old town of Wismar was founded in 2002 together with the old town of Stralsund in the UNESCO World Heritage List recorded.
background
The region around Wismar was definitely settled for a long time. But this did not play an important role during the time of the Germanic peoples before the migration, nor during the rule of the Abodrites. Only after the kingdom of the Abodrites was crushed by Heinrich the Lion in 1167 and the Duchy of Mecklenburg was founded, the city was founded here in a strategically favorable location.
The city, whose origins go back to the 12th century, received that in 1229 Schwerin, In 1266 the town charter of Lübeck and arrived in 1301 Mecklenburg. In the 13th century, Wismar joined the Hanseatic League and, although the plague killed around 10,000 people in 1376, became an important city. At the end of the 14th century, the town chronicles record Mr. Störtebecker's expulsion from the town. It is certain that this is the famous pirate. However, this does not prove the origin of the free robber from Wismar. Here, current research tends to focus more on the larger area Danzig. Legend has it that Till Eulenspiegel also worked here during this time. But from the 16th century the tide turned when the Hanseatic League lost its influence.
During the Thirty Years War, the city was captured by the Swedes on January 7, 1632. In the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, the city was finally ceded to Sweden at the same time as the rule of Wismar, which comprised the Domanialämter Neukloster and Poel, which together had around 6,000 inhabitants. In 1675 the heavily fortified city was replaced by the Danes besieged and conquered by surrender, but reissued in 1678. In 1712 it was besieged again by the Danes, but in 1716 by the Danes, Prussians and Hanoverians, the occupation was forced to surrender due to hunger and the fortress was razed. In 1803 the entire rule of Wismar was from Sweden pledged in the pledge agreement from Malmö to Mecklenburg-Schwerin for 1,258,000 thalers for 100 years and taken under the estates of the state parliament in Malchin in 1828. The final return of Wismar to Mecklenburg was regulated in the Stockholm Treaty of June 20, 1903.
getting there
By plane
- The 1 Hamburg Airport
(IATA: HAM) is the closest commercial airport with international connections (approx. 127 km) - The 2 Rostock Laage Airport(IATA: RLG) east of Wismar is the only commercial airport in an acceptable distance, but has only a few regular connections (around 80 km)
- The 3 Wismar airfield(ICAO: EDCW) is located on the northern outskirts and is open to sport and business aviators from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
By train
- 4 Wismar train station, Bahnhofstrasse 12, 23966 Wismar. The train station, north of the old town, is the end of two lines.
- RE 2cottbus–Luebbenau–Berlin–Wittenberg–Ludwigslust–Schwerin–Bad little ones–Wismar every two hours (on the Ludwigslust – Wismar route reinforced by the somewhat slower RB 17, also every two hours)
- RB 11Ticino–Rostock–Bad Doberan–Wismar every hour
The next long-distance train stations are Bad Kleinen to the south and Rostock to the east.
The journey time from Schwerin is 30 minutes, from Rostock 1:10 hours, from Hamburg 2:10 hours (with a change in Schwerin). From Berlin you have two options: the direct RE connection takes 3:10 hours, the transfer connection with IC / EC via Ludwigslust 2:45 hours.
From direction Lübeck coming, you have to be in Grevesmühlen Change to the bus (Lübeck – Wismar in total 1:20 hours).
By bus
The 5 central bus station is the hub of the city and regional bus routes and is in close proximity to the train station. Long-distance buses from Flixbus also stop here.
In the street
At the city the 
of Rostock to Lübeck past. At the end of 2009, the 
out Schwerin completely finished. This also makes the journey from Schwerin and Berlin accelerated considerably.
By boat
There is a regular ferry connection between Wismar and Kirchdorf on the island of Poel. There are also harbor tours and day trips, including a replica of a Hanseatic cog, the Wissemara offered.
mobility
Local public transport in the urban area is managed by the company Local bus operated. There are six city bus lines (recognizable by single-digit line numbers). There are also the regional bus routes that connect Wismar with the surrounding area and can be identified by three-digit route numbers. Line network plan (accessed July 2020)
Most of the sights are located within the old town, which has a diameter of around 1.2 km, is characterized by narrow streets, pedestrian zones and a few parking spaces. The best way to get around here is on foot.
Tourist Attractions
Wismar is the location for many of the outdoor shots in the ZDF series SOKO Wismar. The attentive viewer of the series can get a taste for visiting the city, especially the old town, of Wismar.
Churches
- 1 Marienkirche, St. Marien Kirchhof, 23966 Wismar. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 28 25 49. The 80 meter high tower can be seen from afar and therefore cannot be missed. This is rightly traded as a symbol of Wismar. The so-called Ratskirche stood here as early as the 13th century, and a huge church (twice as high and twice as wide) was built over it in the 14th century. The 80 meter high tower was initially crowned by a higher spire. This was destroyed during a hurricane and replaced by today's flatter one. Until the Second World War, this church was considered one of the most beautiful brick churches in northern Germany. During the Second World War it was badly damaged and, although it could be restored, it was blown up in 1960. Only the tower was left standing. A wall now draws the outlines of the former church again. At 12:00 noon, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. the clockwork plays a carillon. In the lower part of the tower there is a small cinema in which an informative film about the construction of the church is shown in 3D, suitable for families. The performances take place every 20 minutes and last 10 minutes. There are also daily tower tours (every hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You can register at the entrance. The tour is limited to 15 participants and is free. In 45 minutes you climb the 80 meter high tower and learn a lot about the city's history. Small windows give you the opportunity to take photos and enjoy the view. In the end, the guide is of course happy to receive a tip.Open: daily 10: 00-18: 00.
- The simple one next to it 2 New Church, one of Otto Bartning's emergency churches, was built from the rubble bricks from the destroyed St. Mary's Church and is now a listed building itself.
- 3 George Church. This monumental building is also based on a building from the 13th century. The church of the craftsmen and trade collectors was built over and changed several times in the following centuries until it was completed in 1594. It was actually planned to add a large tower here, but the city's star had already passed its zenith and a few decades later the Thirty Years War broke out. This church was also badly damaged in the Second World War, but unlike St. Mary's Church, it was not blown up, but only left to decay. On January 25, 1990, the gable of the north transept collapsed in a hurricane, destroying two adjacent houses. This was a wake-up call because this church has been restored since then. Donations totaling 40 million euros made the restoration of the building possible, which was completed by 2010. At the moment the restoration of frescoes or altar structures is in the foreground. A viewing platform has been built on the tower. The tour is free of charge between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A donation for further restoration work is always welcome.
- 4 Nikolaikirche. This 14th century church can be found in the northern part of the city center. It was considered the church of boatmen and sailors and is particularly impressive because of the 37 meter high central nave. This is the fourth highest in Germany. Only in Cologne, Ulm and Lübeck there is a higher central nave. Originally the tower had a slender spire. But this was also torn down by a storm in 1703. It fell on the nave and damaged it. The repairs were carried out in the baroque style. The church is accessible free of charge from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and, in addition to its size, shows parts of the original interior and many grave slabs with old inscriptions. In addition, a Gothic high altar retable from the 15th century can be seen here, which is the largest of its kind in the entire Baltic Sea area with 42 figures of saints on the front and 16 painting panels. This once stood in the Georgenkirche. After all restoration work has been completed, it should move back there.
- 5 Holy Spirit Church. This rectangular Gothic style church was completed in the 15th century. A baroque ceiling painting was added to the interior in the 17th century. This shows scenes from the Old Testament and can still be viewed today. The north window contains valuable medieval stained glass from the destroyed St. Mary's Church. The so-called long house is located by the church. This was originally laid out as a hospital and was used as a retirement home for a long time.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- 6 Fürstenhof. This complex was originally built in 1512 as the residence of the Mecklenburg dukes. At first the courtyard consisted of a two-story building in the Gothic style, which was directly adjacent to the George Church. In 1553 the building was expanded to three floors and significantly enlarged. However, this structural measure was based on Italian models. The floors were separated by friezes and a richly decorated courtyard access was integrated. The friezes represent themes from the legends of the classical period and parables of the Bible. When the Swedes took over the city, the highest court of Swedes on the continent was established in the residence. Even during the GDR era, this was the seat of the district court. Today the district court of Wismar has its seat here.
Buildings
- 7 town hall. As early as 1319, a town hall was built here on the north side of the market square. However, this partially collapsed in 1807. On the remains of the old town hall, a new town hall in the classical style was built in 1819 according to plans by Ludwigslust court architect Georg Barca. This still contains the remains of the old town hall and is in excellent condition. The Gothic cellar vault, which houses a small museum about the city of Wismar, is particularly worth seeing. Unfortunately, the air quality in the vaulted cellar is not particularly good, so that this fact reduces the visit to the museum. The entrance to the museum is on the east side. Here a staircase leads to the vault. Entry is free.
- 8 Gosh The oldest surviving town house in Wismar dates from the 14th century and is easy to recognize by the Gothic brick gable. Originally this was laid out as a residential and commercial building, with the warehouse in the upper rooms. However, this house owes its name to an inn from 1878, which is still located here today and which is reminiscent of the Swedish period between 1648 and 1803. That is right next to it 9 Reuterhaus, by doing Fritz Reuter his first publishing contract with the publisher Carl Hinstorff signed.
- That is between the market square and the Marienkirche 10 Archdeaconate, also a characteristic brick Gothic gabled house. A few steps further stood the 11 Old school, also a typical brick Gothic building, which is only reminiscent of the foundation walls preserved below street level.
- 12 To the vineyard. The building from 1355 can be found behind the town hall. This was refurbished in 1575 in the Renaissance style. From 1648 this house was used as a wine shop. The painted beam ceiling also dates from that year.
- 13 Schabbelhaus. The beautiful brick gable house with sandstone structures was built in 1571 by the builder Philipp Brandin. The hall on the ground floor gives a lively idea of the appearance of a wealthy town house during the Hanseatic era.
- 14 Armory. The baroque armory of Wismar from around 1700 now houses the city library and a cultural center.
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Monuments
- 15 Water art. Until 1897 this monument served as a water supply for the citizens of Wismar and can be found on the market square. This was built between 1580 and 1602 by the Dutchman Philipp Brandin in the Dutch Renaissance style. The banners in Latin and German that can be seen here report on the earlier drinking water supply.
Museums
- 16 City history museum of the Hanseatic city of Wismar
- 17 Wismar engine shed (Wismar Railway Museum), Poeler Strasse 3, 23970 Wismar. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 22 70 00, Email: [email protected]..Collection, restoration and operation of vehicles, primarily with reference to the Wismar railway history and the former Wismar railway operations. Exhibits: diesel locomotives, railcars / sidecars, passenger coaches, freight cars, railway service vehicles, road vehicles.Open: every 1st Saturday of the month 10: 00-16: 00.
- 18 World Heritage House. Exhibition on the old town as a world cultural heritage.
- 19 PhanTechnikum. Technology museum with numerous experiments and an exhibition on the history of technology.Open: Tue-Sun 10: 00-17: 00.
Streets and squares
- The 20 Marketplace is located in the center of the old town of Wismar and with 1 hectare is the largest market square on the Baltic Sea. The central element here is the town hall on the north side and the water art in the south-east of the square. The square is lined with numerous old buildings such as the Alter Schwede inn on the east side.
- Old Port - This is mostly accessible, at the end there is an art gallery in the 21 tree house. There are also 2 ice cream parlors across the street Al postage and Eiscafe Bütow. Parts of the original city wall and 2 cannons have also been preserved. The shipyard and the seaport are located on the rest of the site. There are also harbor tours and a ferry connection to the island Poel.
- 22 pit - This formerly navigable canal runs from the port through the old town. The passage at the Nikolaikirche is particularly attractive for a walk.
Parks
- 23 Bürgerpark with a lookout tower. The park is about 3 km west of the city center. The 37 m high observation tower was built for the state horticultural show in 2002. To climb the airy, guyed tubular steel tower, you have to be a little free from giddiness. The 28 m high platform offers a panoramic view that is well worth seeing.
- 24 Linden garden. Part of the Swedish fortifications used to stand here on the eastern edge of the old town. This park was built here in 1815 with donations. Today, old trees and a path with benches on the Mühlenbach beckon you to take a short break.
various
- The first Karstadt was opened in 1881. The parent company has been owned by Karstadt AG again since the 1990s.
- Persiluhr, on Bahnhofstrasse Mühlenstrasse.
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activities
Regular events
- They are from mid-March to early April Wismar Herring Days
shop
- It is on Krämerstrasse 1 Karstadt department store, the head office of the entrepreneur Rudolph Karstadt. Numerous gabled houses with small shops can be found on this street.
kitchen
Wismar is located on the Baltic Sea coast and so the pleasure of fish is close:
- Sea pearl, Schiffbauerdamm 3, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 3266813, Fax: 49 (0)3841 3266820, Email: [email protected]. The first address in Wismar when it comes to fish. The galley is about getting hungry quickly. If you want the finer, more well-groomed style, go to the Oberdeck restaurant. During the day there is fresh fish for sale on a cutter in the harbor.
- Hotel Restaurant Wismar, Breite Strasse 10, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 283880. Here, too, the fish dishes are in the foreground. But the meat alternatives can also be seen here.
- But if you are looking for a change in international cuisine, you will find it in Wismar:
- Rialto, Dankwartstr. 40 A, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 285005, Fax: 49 (0)3841 288395. One of the best restaurants offers Italian cuisine at good prices. The ambience is well chosen despite the size of the restaurant.
- Croatia, Fresh Grube 31, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 3033190. Good Balkan restaurant at good prices. Space is limited, so reserve a table.
Werner's ice cream parlor at Mecklenburger Straße 1a is the oldest ice cream parlor in Wismar, where the ice cream is still made by the company itself.
nightlife
- Hotel New Orleans, Round pit, 23966 Wismar, Germany (Across from the old port). Tel.: 49 (0)3841 26860, Fax: 49 (0)3841 268610, Email: [email protected]. Hotel with spacious American bar and restaurant. Many a burger comes out of the kitchen while the illustrious company takes care of the cocktails. There is also live music on the weekend.
- Kai Bar, Café, Alter Holzhafen 3, 23966 Wismar, Germany (Right at the old port). Tel.: 49 (0)3841 229 822, Email: [email protected]. You can spend the evening here wonderfully relaxed to cool music. There is also cake and chocolate.
- Wismar canteen cellar, Käthe-Kollwitz-Promenade 7. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 703134, Fax: 49 (0)3841 703131, Email: [email protected]. The discotheque, which has existed since 1975, offers almost all musical styles on two floors. Six areas are available to visitors on two levels. The individual event rooms are lounge, smokers lounge, dance floor, Caribbean bar, foyer and the milk bar.Open: Every Friday - Sunday from 8:00 p.m.
accommodation
- STEIGENBERGER HOTEL CITY HAMBURG, Am Markt 24, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 239-0, Fax: 49 (0)3841 239-239, Email: [email protected].
- City Partner Hotel Alter Speicher, Bohrstrasse 12 12a, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 211746, Fax: 49 (0)3841 211747, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel Restaurant Wismar, Breite Strasse 10, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 227340, Fax: 49 (0)3841 22734222, Email: [email protected].
- Hotel at the harbor, Spiegelberg 61-65, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 4260, Fax: 49 (0)3841 426666, Email: [email protected].
- Fründts Hotel, Schweinsbrücke 1-3, 23966 Wismar, Germany. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 2256982, Fax: 49 (0)3841 2256984, Email: [email protected].
health
Pharmacies
doctors
Hospitals
- 1 Sana HANSE Clinic Wismar, Störtebekerstraße 6, 23966 Wismar. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 330, Email: [email protected].
Clinic with specialized care with 13 medical departments, 505 beds and 960 employees.
Practical advice
- 2 Tourist Information Wismar, Lübsche Strasse 23 a, 23966 Wismar. Tel.: 49 (0)3841 19433, Fax: 49 (0)3841 22529128, Email: [email protected]. Open: daily, Apr-Sep 09: 00-17: 00, Oct-Mar 10: 00-16: 00.
trips
- 25 Poel, the "house island" of Wismar, attracts with wonderful white sandy beaches, worth seeing 26 Kirchdorf village church
- Three brick Gothic village churches worth seeing: 27 Zurow village church, 28 Hohenkirchen village church, 29 Hornstorf village church, all under the influence of the Wismar parish churches
- 1 Mecklenburg village: Brick village church from the 14th century; Dutch windmill from 1849; of the former Slavic castle, which gave the whole state of Mecklenburg its name, only an earth wall is preserved (6 km south)
- 2 New monastery: Gothic 30 Sonnenkamp monastery church with stained glass from the first half of the 13th century, carved altar from the early 16th century, former provost house (17 km to the east)
- 3 Boltenhagen Baltic seaside resort with a wonderful sandy beach (23 km to the west)
- 4 Klütz with Baroque Bothmer Castle, Castle Island and landscape garden (23 km to the west)
- 5 Bad Doberan with the Doberaner Münster and the Mecklenburg Spa Railway Molli (44 km east)
- 6 Rostock (almost 60 km to the east, 1:10 hours by train)
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literature
- Friedrich Schlie: The art and historical monuments of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Volume II: The district court districts of Wismar, Grevesmühlen, Rehna, Gadebusch and Schwerin. Schwerin 1898, reprint Schwerin 1992, pp. 1-221. ISBN 3910179061
- Friedrich Techen: History of the seaside town of Wismar. Wismar 1929
- Angela Pfotenhauer, Elmar Lixenfeld: Wismar and Stralsund - World Heritage. Monuments edition. Monuments publication of the German Foundation for Monument Protection, Bonn 2004, ISBN 3-936942-55-2 (Paperback) or ISBN 3-936942-56-0 (Hardcover)
- Ingo Ulpts: The mendicant orders in Mecklenburg. Saxonia Franciscana 6. Werl 1995
Web links
- https://www.wismar.de - Official website of Wismar
- Website with historical pictures of Wismar
