Wismar: Discover the mysterious locations of Nosferatu”!

Wismar: Discover the mysterious locations of Nosferatu”!

Wismar, a charming Hanseatic city on the Baltic Sea coast of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, not only has historical beauty, but also a very special place in film history. The city was the inspiration for the fictional town of Wisborg in the famous silent film classic “Nosferatu – A Symphony of Horror” in 1921. During filming, Wismar became the setting for some of the scariest scenes in the film, which to this day captivates many film fans. Latest information from t-online.de show that the city not only impresses with its connections to the film spirit, but also with an impressive city history.

Wismar today offers the opportunity to explore the film's original locations. On a relaxed tour, those interested can visit the St. Mary's Church on the market square, the striking water art and the Old Harbor, where Count Orlok arrives. Other exciting corners include the Water Gate, the last remaining of the original five city gates, the inner courtyard of the Holy Spirit Church and the St. George's Church. This means that Wismar not only has one of the best-preserved medieval city centers in Germany, but has also been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2022.

Nostalgic film story

The silent film “Nosferatu”, released in 1922, is considered the archetype of the modern vampire boom and not only inspired cinematographers, but also had a lasting impact on pop culture. The count and vampire Nosferatu is described as a figure from the land beyond the forests, although, like the famous figure Dracula, he goes back to a blood-sucking legendary figure from Transylvania. Interestingly, the character of Nosferatu is based on the depictions of Wilhelm Schmidt and Emily Gerard, who wrote about vampire beliefs in the 19th century. Bram Stoker took some of these elements for his Count Dracula, which led to a real vampire boom that can still be experienced today in series and films such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” or “TWILIGHT: Till Dawn”.

Anyone who would like to delve deeper into the subject can take part in a specially designed tour of Wismar that focuses on the film's locations. This tour can be started at any time using a smartphone and costs just €9.90. Participants receive exciting background information and anecdotes about each location. The attractions on the tour also include Wismar Harbor and the impressive churches, and are an absolute must for film fans and history buffs alike. More information and the opportunity to participate can be found here lialo.com.

A visit to Wismar

When hunger strikes, things continue well in Wismar: the city's only brewery, the Bauhaus am Lohnberg, was founded in 1452 and offers beer according to the Hanseatic brewing tradition as well as rustic food. And if you want to enjoy a beautiful view, you shouldn't miss the pier in the Seebad Wendorf district, which extends over 330 meters into the water and offers an impressive view of the Wismar Bay and the island of Poel. With all of these attractions, Wismar, only about 130 kilometers from Hamburg, is a wonderful destination for short trips. The drive from Hamburg to Wismar takes between 1.5 and 2 hours and the city can also be easily reached by public transport.

In short: If you want to experience the full program of history, film and enjoyment, you should pay a visit to Wismar. Not only is there a unique city center here, but also the dark fascination of the film “Nosferatu”. A real experience for everyone who has a knack for something special.