Wismar Market Square

Square Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

What to expect

The Wismar Market Square is a historic square in the center of Wismar's old town, which is under the special protection of UNESCO. The square is surrounded by various buildings, including the Wasserkunst Wismar, a Renaissance-style water feature, and the Alter Schwede, a patrician house from around 1380. The square also features a Gedenkplatte, a memorial plaque, and a copy of a medieval fountain figure. The area is home to several shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a great place to visit with family and friends. The square has undergone renovations, including the removal of parking spaces and the restoration of its historic stone pavement, making it a pleasant spot to explore

Plan your family visit to the Wismar Market Square with these blog insights 👇

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Wismar with children: Exploring with our Baltic Sea travel guide for families

Wismar with children: Exploring with our Baltic Sea travel guide for families
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Wismar Market Square, one of the largest in Northern Germany. We saw the Wasserkunst, a beautiful fountain, and the Alter Schwede restaurant

Highlights: We enjoyed the size of the square and the sights it had to offer ✨