Wismar Swedish Festival
The largest Swedish festival outside of Sweden
About Swedish Festival Wismar
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Wismar and Sweden
The Wismar Swedish Festival celebrates a special chapter in the city's history: After the Peace of Westphalia, the Hanseatic city of Wismar – today in the Nordwestmecklenburg district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – belonged to the Swedish crown from 1648 to 1803. The festival, which has been celebrated since 2000 and is now considered the largest Swedish festival outside of Sweden, commemorates these approximately 155 years of Swedish rule.
A Festival Mile through the World Heritage Old Town
For four days, a festival mile stretches through the entire old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, down to the Old Harbour. Swedish artists, bands, and songwriters perform on several stages, while the harbour buzzes with a folk festival atmosphere with a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and a children's carousel. Numerous traders offer Nordic products and specialities along the festival mile.
Caroleans, Swedish Way, and Fireworks Display
A familiar sight in the market square is the Carolean Camp: This military history group revives the history of Swedish regiments from the 17th century, showcasing camp life in period clothing and staging mock battles. The historical Swedish Way, a procession through the old town, and the spectacular fireworks display over the market square on Friday evening are among the festival's highlights.
Participate and Celebrate
The Swedish Festival is also a festival for participation: The audience can get actively involved at the Children's Swedish Festival in the Fürstenhof, the traditional Kubb tournament, the Swedish Head Regatta in Wismar Bay, and the Swedish Run over three distances. The focus here is not on historical conflict, but on cultural exchange and friendship with Sweden.
Swedish Festival Wismar — edition 2026
The 25th Wismar Swedish Festival will be celebrated from August 20 to 23, 2026. The festival mile stretches through the entire old town to the Old Harbour, with music and entertainment on five stages.
Programme
Over the long weekend, the programme includes the Carolean camp, concerts by Swedish artists, amusement rides at the harbour, fireworks, a children's Swedish festival, a Kubb tournament, the Swedish Head Regatta, the Swedish Run, and the historical festival procession. Programme changes are subject to change.
Programme Swedish Festival Wismar 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
- Opening of the Swedish Festival, festival mile through the old town
Friday, August 21, 2026
- Music and entertainment on five stages, Carolean camp on the market square
- 10:45 PM — Fireworks display over the market square
Saturday, August 22, 2026
- 10:00 AM — 16th Kubb Tournament at the Town Hall
- 10:00 AM — Swedish Head Regatta of the Wismar Sailing Club 1911 in Wismar Bay
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM — Children's Swedish Festival in the garden of the Fürstenhof
Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 9:45 AM — Swedish Run over three distances (Bauhofstraße to Altwismarstraße)
- 11:45 AM — Historical festival procession starting from the market square
- ABBA Tribute Show to conclude the festival
The Hanseatic City of Wismar will publish the full stage programme with artist names on schwedenfest-wismar.de. Programme subject to change.
Highlights Swedish Festival Wismar 2026
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Getting There
Wismar is on the train line to Schwerin and Rostock; the old town is within walking distance of the station. By car, take the A20 (Wismar exit).
Admission
The Swedish Festival is a public city festival with free access to the festival mile; individual programme items may have separate conditions.
Tip
The fireworks display on Friday evening can be well observed from the market square. Those who want to participate can register for the Kubb tournament and the Swedish Run.
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Where it takes place Swedish Festival Wismar
Marktplatz und Alter Hafen Wismar