Christmas in the World Heritage Site Wismar
Christmas market in the UNESCO World Heritage old town
About Christmas in Wismar
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Advent in the UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Christmas in the World Heritage Site Wismar is the Christmas market of the Hanseatic city of Wismar in the Nordwestmecklenburg district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. During Advent, the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, transforms into a festively illuminated stage: the Gothic town hall, the colourful gabled houses, and the 'Wismarer Weihnachtsstern' (Wismar Christmas Star) designed especially for the city create a distinctive backdrop.
Market Square and Old Harbour
The market is spread across several locations in the old town. On the Market Square, stalls offer traditional crafts and artisanal goods. At the Old Harbour, the 'Wismarer Sternenwald' (Wismar Star Forest) made of 180 fir trees stands with a festively decorated tree; small huts there offer regional products as souvenirs and gifts. Atmospheric events and concerts enliven the market square, harbour, and the alleys of the old town.
Regional and Scandinavian
Culinary, the Wismar Christmas market combines regional and Scandinavian specialities – an echo of the Hanseatic city's historical connection to Sweden. Traditional crafts and handmade goods make the market a good place to search for special Christmas gifts.
A Market for Families
For children, there is a dedicated Children's Christmas Market with various rides and a craft hut where they can do pottery, felting, and painting; in another hut, children can design Christmas tree baubles. This makes the Christmas in the World Heritage Site a destination for the whole family and one of the major highlights of the Wismar year.
Christmas in Wismar — edition 2026
The Christmas in the World Heritage Site Wismar 2026 opens from 23 November to 20 December in the World Heritage old town.
Opening Hours
- Daily 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
- Friday and Saturday until 9:00 pm
Programme
The market takes place on the market square, the Old Harbour, and the alleys of the old town. At the Old Harbour is the Wismarer Sternenwald (Wismar Star Forest) of 180 fir trees with a festively decorated tree and huts offering regional products. There are regional and Scandinavian specialities, traditional crafts, handmade goods, as well as atmospheric events and concerts. For children, there is a dedicated children's Christmas market with rides and a craft hut. From 11 to 13 December 2026, the art market in St. George's Church will also take place.
Programme Christmas in Wismar 2026
23 November to 20 December 2026
- Market Square — Stalls with traditional crafts and artisanal goods, concerts
- Old Harbour — 'Wismarer Sternenwald' (Wismar Star Forest) of 180 fir trees, huts with regional products
- Children's Christmas Market — Rides, craft hut for pottery, felting, and painting, hut for designing Christmas baubles
- Regional and Scandinavian specialities in the alleys of the old town
- 11–13 December 2026 — Art market in St. George's Church
The Hanseatic City of Wismar will publish the detailed event and concert calendar.
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Getting There
Wismar is located on the railway line to Schwerin and Rostock; the market square and Old Harbour are within walking distance from the station. By car, take the A20 (Wismar exit).
Admission
Admission to the Christmas market is free.
Tip
The market can be well combined with a visit to the art market in St. George's Church (mid-December).
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Where it takes place Christmas in Wismar
Marktplatz und Alter Hafen Wismar