Wismar Harbor Festival
Maritime Volksfest (folk festival) at the Old Harbor of the Hanseatic City
About Harbor Festival Wismar
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Four Days at the Old Harbor
The Wismar Harbor Festival – also known as Wismar Harbor Days – has been celebrated since 1991 at the Old Harbor of the Hanseatic City of Wismar. The medieval harbor basin is part of the UNESCO World Heritage and forms the backdrop for a four-day maritime Volksfest (folk festival) that highlights the Hanseatic character of the city in the Nordwestmecklenburg district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Ships to Touch
Traditional sailing ships and museum ships dock at the quay: the three-masted schooner »Albatros«, the lightships »Fehmarnbelt« and »Elbe 1«, and the brigantine »Roald Amundsen«. On the offshore rescue cruiser »Wolfgang Wiese« and a boat from the water police, there is an open ship – visitors can go aboard and see the ships from the inside.
Dragon Boats, Barrel Race, and Stage Program
On the water, dragon boat races, the start of a barrel race, and sailing competitions provide excitement. On land, three stages entertain the harbor area – the large Sparkassen-Bühne at the Baumhaus with a view of the Baltic Sea is the main stage. The program ranges from traditional sea shanty choirs to current live music. Market stalls offer regional cuisine and products from the sea.
Barrel Parade and Fireworks
The Harbor Festival is opened with the barrel parade, which starts from the Schabbell Museum and is accompanied by gun salutes and an official opening. A fireworks display over the harbor marks the highlight on Saturday evening. The organizer is Hafentage Wismar GbR.
Harbor Festival Wismar — edition 2026
The Wismar Harbor Festival 2026 will take place at the Old Harbor, with the official opening scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026.
Program
- 3:00 PM — Barrel parade from the Schabbell Museum, with gun salutes and official opening by the city
- Ships at the quay: three-masted schooner »Albatros«, lightships »Fehmarnbelt« and »Elbe 1«, brigantine »Roald Amundsen«; Open Ship on the offshore rescue cruiser »Wolfgang Wiese« and a boat from the water police
- Water Sports: Dragon boat races, start of the barrel race, sailing competition
- Stage Program on three stages, the main stage is the Sparkassen-Bühne at the Baumhaus
- Saturday, 10:45 PM — Fireworks display over the harbor
Programme Harbor Festival Wismar 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
- 3:00 PM — Barrel parade from Schabbell Museum
- Gun salutes and official opening by city representatives
- Live music on three stages, including the Sparkassen-Bühne at the Baumhaus
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Open Ship on traditional sailing ships and museum ships at the quay
- Dragon boat races, start of the barrel race, sailing competition
- Stage program from sea shanty choirs to current live music
- 10:45 PM — Fireworks display over the Old Harbor
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Ship tours, maritime market activities, and stage program to conclude the festival
The complete stage program with artist names will be published by Hafentage Wismar GbR on hafen-fest-wismar.de.
Highlights Harbor Festival Wismar 2026
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Practical information — Harbor Festival Wismar
Getting There
Wismar is located on the railway line to Schwerin and Rostock; the Old Harbor is within walking distance from the train station. By car, take the A20 (exit Wismar).
Admission
The Harbor Festival is a public Volksfest (folk festival) with free access to the harbor area; individual program items may have separate conditions.
Tip
The fireworks display on Saturday around 10:45 PM can be well observed from the harbor bank. Allow time for the ship tours in the morning.
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Where it takes place Harbor Festival Wismar
Alter Hafen Wismar
Baustraße 29, 23966 Wismar