Wismar Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Wismar and surrounding areas
Wismar's Christmas 2025 comes alive around the UNESCO-listed harbor and the Marktplatz where Weihnachtliches Welterbe Wismar and Sternenwald Wismar bring historic settings to life with festive stalls and concerts. The Renaissance facades glow under Christmas lights as guided tours highlight seasonal traditions and local history. Visitors can enjoy holiday activities, winter festivals, and family-friendly performances that make Wismar’s festive season both cultural and cozy.
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Christmas Markets
25 eventsOver 100 artisan vendors in a traditional German Christmas market
Christmas Shows
10 eventsBenefit concert for children's and senior projects
Other Christmas Activities
6 eventsRenaissance Christmas traditions at the Schabbell Museum
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Lübecker Weihnachtsmarkt
(Lübeck)
Over 100 artisan vendors in a traditional German Christmas market
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Weihnachtliches Welterbe Wismar
Historic Wismar hosts a diverse Christmas program.
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Christmas City of the North
(Lübeck)
Historic UNESCO Old Town Christmas markets
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Rostock Christmas Market
(Rostock)
Northern Germany's largest Christmas market
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Weihnachtsmarkt Gut Basthorst
(Basthorst)
One of Northern Germany's largest Christmas markets with 250 exhibitors.
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Rockin' Roncalli Weihnachtscircus Lübeck
(Lübeck)
Rock music meets circus artistry with a holiday twist.
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Christmas Lights Near Wismar
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Wismar.
Sternenwald Wismar
Winter meeting point with harbor views
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Weekday evenings tend to be less crowded. Peak times are weekends in December, especially closer to Christmas.
Most events offer on-site parking. Check individual event pages for specific parking information and fees.
Most venues are accessible. Contact individual events for specific accessibility accommodations.