Best historic site trails in Wismar

Picturesque circular route through Wismar in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This idyllic city walk takes you through the historic old town of Wismar, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wismar was founded in 1226, became a Hanseatic city in 1259 and was even part of the Swedish Empire from 1648 to 1803. On this tour you will see many historic buildings - including: the town hall, Alter Schwede, the archdeaconry, St Mary's Church, the Fürstenhof, St Georgen's Church, the armoury, the water gate,...

This route starts in the centre of Wismar and leads to the Wendorf pier, which offers a beautiful view of the Bay of Wismar. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments along the way. It makes for a fun activity to do when in Wismar, especially as it is the closest beach area and pier. Definitely worth a trip.

This is a route from Wismar to the island of Poel. It is definitely recommended by bike as it is quite a long route. Although this is the suggested route once you are on Poel, it is certainly not the only way to go. However, you can see a lot of the island on this route. Worth mentioning is the Fauler See - Rustwerder nature reserve at the southern tip of the island.

Tour from Wismar to Wiligrad along Lake Schwerin A beautiful tour that runs a lot along the water. It starts in Wismar, in the town centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From here, you cycle past the Wismar-Kluß pond area on small roads to hohen Viecheln, where you reach the Stör waterway of Lake Schwerin. Along the way, there are always small viewpoints from which you can enjoy a great view over the lake. Finally, the cycle tour reaches Wiligrad Castle, which is also worth a visit.