Hafenfest 2025 in Wismar: A spectacle for thousands begins!

Hafenfest 2025 in Wismar: A spectacle for thousands begins!

Alten Hafen, Wismar, Deutschland - Today, on June 13, 2025, the harbor days in Wismar started with a colorful start. The harbor festival - one of the largest folk festivals in Northwest Mecklenburg - will attract thousands of visitors in the coming days who want to experience the Maritime atmosphere of the Hanseatic city until Sunday. The festival was ceremoniously opened with a festive barrel parade and strong salute shots, while the president of the citizens Sylvia Bartsch for the first time the barrel of beer on the harbor tip. In addition, Wismar's deputy mayor Michael Berkhahn and district administrator Tino Schomann recognized the central importance of port for the region, which has played an important role since his first documentary mention in 1211.

The harbor days, which take place from June 12th to 15th, 2025, offer numerous attractions and a variety of events for young and old. The program promises an exciting Saturday, June 14th, where dragon boat races and the traditional barrel regatta are on the plan. With music and entertainment on three stages, visitors can enjoy a cozy day at the harbor. The big highlight will be a spectacular fireworks on Saturday evening at 10:45 p.m., which will illuminate the night sky via Wismar.

attractions and activities

A special highlight of the festival is the magnificent traditional ships that can be visited in the old harbor. Among other things, the seamen and women can admire the following ships:

• Feuerschiff Elbe 1
• Dreifmast-Toppsailsgaoner Albatros
• Gaffel-Schoner Atalanta
• Poeler Kogge
• Police Eiffei Ms Hoben

It will be sporty on Sunday from 11 a.m. at the "Opti-Panic Race", organized by the Yachtclub Wismar 1897 and the sailing youth. A varied program is offered for the little festival visitors and the families that have something ready for every taste.

a real folk festival

such as eventreise.de reports, folk festivals are characterized by a variety of amusements and leisure activities, often supplemented by shovel stalls and trips. The Wismar Hafenfest is not only a place of pleasure, but also a meeting point where the community and culture of the region are celebrated. Compared to other major folk festivals, such as the Oktoberfest in Munich or the Bremen Freimarkt, Wismar offers a cozy, family atmosphere.

In this sense, the organizers cordially invite the entire region to take part in the harbor days and enjoy the festive season together. Further information can also be found on the official website of the port festival harbor-fest-wismar.de.

with a colorful mix of tradition and modern attractions - the Wismar Hafenfest could be the perfect place to sound the summer and experience a piece of maritime history up close.