Spectacular harbor festival in Wismar: ships, music and mega-meat wheel!

Spectacular harbor festival in Wismar: ships, music and mega-meat wheel!

Wismar, Deutschland - in Wismar, a magnificent harbor festival is currently celebrated from June 12th to 15th, which is transforming the city into a colorful location. In bright sunshine and pleasant temperatures, thousands of visitors flock to the historic kaikers to experience a weekend full of maritime highlights. The Hafenfest Wismar not only promises exciting attractions, but also cultural performances and an atmospheric ambience.

Especially the nostalgic ferris wheel, which revolves in the heart of the festival, attracts attention. The well -occupied gondolas offer passengers a unique view of the city and the harbor. In addition, some visitors, such as Sven Peters from Rostock, take souvenir photos to enjoy the impressive Disney cruise ship "Disney Adventure" up close. Unfortunately, a visit to the ship itself is not possible, since it is currently waiting for the last details in the equipment kai of the Meyer shipyard.

Maritime flair and exciting attractions

The harbor festival comes up with a variety of attractions. Various ships frolic on the water and on land, including the impressive firefight "Elbe 1". This floating museum was once a key to navigation and is now accessible to visitors. The "Elbe 1", put into service in 1948, is the largest feast of the world and a real attraction for historical lovers.

In the sales stalls at the harbor, there are regional food and drinks to enjoy. Shany choirs and DJ appearances provide musical entertainment on three stages, while the air vibrates with joy and excitement. In addition to the traditional performances, dragon boat races and an exciting barrel regatta are part of the colorful program that inspires the whole family.

A look into the future-the Disney cruise ship

The "Disney Adventure", which was docked out of the shipyard on April 20, 2025, also causes a sensation. The ship is 342 meters long and over 70 meters high and will go on a maiden voyage from Singapore after completion in December. With a capacity of 6,000 passengers and 2,300 crew members, the "Disney Adventure" becomes a highlight of the international cruise market. The fuselage, decorated with Disney motifs and the iconic Micky Mouse picture, was presented to the public and has already conquered many hearts. Mayor Thomas Beyer and Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig describe this moment as a "day of pride" for Wismar.

Overall, the harbor festival is a wonderful opportunity to be seduced by the maritime history of Wismar and the modern cruise culture. The event promises a lot of fun for young and old, and the city presents itself from its best side. If you are not there, you miss something!