Harbor festival in Wismar: Thousands celebrate on the deck of Elbe 1 and Ferris wheel!

Harbor festival in Wismar: Thousands celebrate on the deck of Elbe 1 and Ferris wheel!

Wismar, Deutschland - In Wismar, a maritime festival is currently celebrated that is impressive. From June 12th to 15th, 2025, the citizens and visitors of the Hanseatic city celebrate a colorful harbor festival that pulls thousands of people to the quays. Sunshine and pleasant temperatures create an excellent atmosphere, while numerous sales stalls and attractions attract the eyes of the festival guests. The Ferris wheel, which offers a breathtaking view over the city, is particularly popular. The gondolas are well occupied and contribute to the festive atmosphere.

The port has truly turned. There are more ships to be seen as usual, which underlines the maritime flair of the festival. Particularly noteworthy is the firefight "Elbe 1", which is anchor as a floating museum. The ship, which was in service in 1948, which is the largest of its kind worldwide, once served as luminous signs for navigation and is now accessible to visitors-in contrast to the impressive Disney cruise ship "Disney Adventure", which is also located in Wismar.

fireworks and maritime highlights

The Disney cruise ship is a real piece of jewelry and offers enough conversation under the festival visitors. Sven Peters from Rostock is one of the many who hope to see the ship better, and he eagerly snaps photos. If we are already on the subject of photos: The interpretation of this giant on April 20, 2025 was celebrated with a hup concert and a colorful fireworks, a celebration that Mayor Thomas Beyer and Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig referred to as "Day of pride". The ship is impressive - 342 meters long and over 70 meters high, and it offers space for 6,000 passengers and 2,300 crew members. The anticipation for the maiden voyage, which is supposed to start from Singapore, grows every day.

Back in the port festival Wismar, the maritime pleasure is rounded off by appearances by shanty choirs and exciting regattas. Smaller boats are also at the start, including dragon boat teams that enliven the water with sporty ambition.

Special experiences and other planned events

The harbor festival is only one of many attractions that Wismar has to offer. Numerous other events take place in June, including the Wismar Hering Festival, which celebrates the historical importance of herring. With a large “Herring Fry-Up” on the market square and various herring specialties in the participating companies, this attracts many visitors every year.

Wismar is a place full of cultural highlights. The harbor festival is an example of the lively atmosphere of this port city, which will continue to be used in the future with various events and festivals, such as the Christmas markets in winter or the International Street Theater Festival in August.

Overall, the harbor festival in Wismar shows that it is not only about ships, but also about community, culture and a piece of historical identity. Holger Jerichow and his wife Christina from Brandenburg are aware of this and enjoy the celebrations to the fullest.

For everyone who has not yet been there, there is a lot to discover - and next year the next year will definitely come with new opportunities to experience the Maritime Flair Wismars. Be there when the port awakens again!