Werftstrasse is being expanded: security for Wismar's Christmas market!

Werftstrasse is being expanded: security for Wismar's Christmas market!

A lot is happening in Wismar, and not just with regard to the festive season! The anticipation for the Christmas market is increasing, while at the same time important construction sites in the city are making progress.

From then onNovember 17thThe construction of the shipyard road in Wismar will continue. This measure is intended not only to relieve inner-city traffic, but also to increase pedestrian safety. With a total budget of approxsix million euroswill be completed by the end2027aimed for. [ostsee-zeitung] reports that the measures are quite important, especially in view of the increasing number of visitors to the city.

Christmas market safety in focus

This year there are additional security precautions for the Wismar Christmas market. This decision was made in response to incidents in other cities where vehicle attacks occurred, such as the now devastating attack in Magdeburg. In order to optimally protect visitors, chained concrete barriers will be installed that make one side of the market square inaccessible. This shows that security remains an important topic even during the contemplative Advent season.

The Christmas market itself has a lot to offer in its long tradition. From the first weekend of Advent, the historic market square will shine in Swedish style. Mulled wine, hot sea buckthorn juice, bratwurst and local delicacies will be available to enjoy at the stand. Visitors can look forward to a varied program with live music, story times and clown shows. Children have the opportunity to decorate their own Christmas ball or make personal gifts while Santa Claus waits for the little letters in the specially designed mailbox. [wismar.m-vp] offers a detailed overview of the numerous offers that will characterize the Christmas market this year.

News from Wismar

A heartwarming story comes from Wismar: Three-year-old Theo, who was born prematurely due to a serious heart defect and had to overcome numerous medical challenges, has made progress thanks to early intervention measures. The focus now is on his language development. This shows that the focus in the city is not only on large construction projects, but also on the well-being of the little ones.

Speaking of small progress: A couple of entrepreneurs have opened a charming café in the historic house on Spiegelberg. The small café not only offers coffee and cake, but also leasing contracts for bicycles! The two dedicated operators are happy to welcome guests from all over Germany who visit the café. [ostsee-zeitung] reported more about the new hotspot in the city.

Another highlight is the return of Kerstin Weiss as mayor of Dassow, where she took part in the election54.6 percentof voices triumphed. Her term of office begins onDecember 17thbefore. This shows that the political landscape in the region is also changing.

Overall, Wismar is a colorful mix of tradition, modernization and community that inspires both locals and visitors alike. The city has a lot planned and it will be exciting to see what the next few weeks will bring!