Old harbor Wismar

The Old Port has largely retained its harbor basin in terms of location and specific design since 1211. The harbor continues to be important as a landing stage for excursion steamers, a berth for leisure captains and traditional ships such as the Kogge and the Atalanta. The port, shipping and trade in Wismar grow rapidly - important goods are handled: wines from Spain, Italy and France, furs and wood from Russia, furs from Norway, also cloth, silk and wool, but above all fish and spices, wax, malt and salt. Trade across the Baltic Sea and inland flourished. The heyday of the Hanseatic League begins and Wismar becomes a prosperous city. Wismar, the beautiful and powerful, earns its place as an important city in the Hanseatic League. The Old Harbour has largely retained its harbour basin in terms of location and specific design since 1211. The harbor continues to be important as a landing stage for excursion steamers, a berth for leisure captains and traditional ships such as the Kogge and the Atalanta. Cruise ships can also be admired from the quayside. It is advisable to book berths in advance with the harbour master. Sanitary facilities are open at the waterway rest area in Kopenhagener Straße from April 1 to October 30. The Wismar Harbour Festival is also held here every year at the beginning of June.