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Things to see in Wismar (Germany): 22 places and when to go
Wismar is a town in Germany, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), History (7), Wildlife (3). The best known are Bay of Wismar, See Döpe and St. Nicholas Church, Wismar. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 53.8921, 11.4593
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · History (7) · Wildlife (3) · Temples (2) · Architecture (2) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 101 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wismar
The places in and around Wismar, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bay of WismarNature7.9 km
- See DöpeLake in Nordwestmecklenburg District, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany13 km
- St. Nicholas Church, WismarChurch in Wismar570 m
- Mecklenburg CastleCastle in Dorf Mecklenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany6.2 km
- State Museum of TechnologyMuseum in Germany1.9 km
- Eggers WiekBight in Germany8.0 km
- Georgenkirche (Wismar)Church building in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany179 m
- BreitlingStrait between island Poel and main land9.6 km
- KirchseeBight in Germany9.9 km
- Gollwitz lighthouseLighthouse in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany15 km
- Tressow CastleCastle / manor house in Germany11 km
- Leuchtturm TimmendorfLighthouse in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany12 km
- WassertorCity gate in Wismar493 m
- Wohlenberger WiekBight in Germany13 km
- Teichgebiet Wismar-KlußNature reserve in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany2.0 km
- Tierpark WismarWith kids · Wildlife2.2 km
- Gutshaus GramkowHistory9.9 km
- Gutshaus WangernHistory11 km
- Gutshof IlowHistory14 km
- Hinricus Noyte'sDistillery3.4 km
- Jakobsweg via Baltica, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (West) Bad Doberan-LübeckHiking12 km
- STUUVBrewery369 m
When to go to Wismar
The best time to visit Wismar is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:42
- FebPossible9:29
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:45
- MayBest time15:42
- JunBest time16:50
- JulBest time16:22
- AugBest time14:37
- SepBest time12:24
- OctBest time10:13
- NovPossible8:13
- DecBest time7:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10. In April, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wismar
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 101 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Schwerin34 places29 km
- Kröpelin22 places30 km
- Dassow26 places31 km
- Sternberg22 places32 km
- Friedrichsruhe7 places44 km
- Grube9 places47 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wismar?
The best known: Bay of Wismar, See Döpe, St. Nicholas Church, Wismar, Mecklenburg Castle, State Museum of Technology. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wismar?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 10.
How do you get to Wismar?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 101 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wismar as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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