Wismar – Schwedenfest 2027

Schwedenfest Wismar 2027 takes place from 19.08.2027 to 22.08.2027 in Wismar. The Hanseatic city of Wismar confirms 26. Schwedenfest from 19 to 22 August 2027. The official tourism calendar already lists the daily opening times of the festival area and the well-established zones between Market Square and the Old Harbour.

Schwedenfest Wismar 2027: Swedish history in the Hanseatic city

Schwedenfest commemorates every year the more than one and a half centuries during which Wismar belonged to Sweden. For the festival, Market Square, several streets in the old town and the Old Harbour are transformed into a large festival site. The 26 Schwedenfest 2027 is set to feature four days of music, historical displays and fairground fun. The city has already confirmed the date. The maritime setting also provides a special backdrop for the historic Swedish camp, the market stalls and the many visitors.

Schwedenfest Wismar 2027: Schwedenfest Wismar 2027: Ferris wheel and bumper cars

A showmen's area at the Old Harbour is an established part of the event concept. The tourism association lists a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, children's carousels and games among the typical attractions. This adds a substantial funfair element alongside the music and city festival. However, the specific operators and actual rides for 2027 have not yet been confirmed. Therefore, no line-up of rides has been carried over solely from descriptions of previous editions.

Schwedenfest Wismar 2027: stages and Schwedenweg

A large programme on five stages between the old town and harbour forms the musical centrepiece. It is joined by the historic Schwedenweg parade, the Swedish camp and family activities. At the children's Schwedenfest, younger visitors in particular can learn about the historical stories. The organiser also regularly reports on the Schwedenlauf and a Kubb tournament. Specific times for the individual performances and parades at the 2027 edition have yet to be announced; artists mentioned in the recap of 2026 are therefore not presented as booked.

Festival area, food and Swedish specialities

A varied market route leads from the market along Krämerstraße and Breite Straße to the Old Harbour. You'll find food and stalls selling Scandinavian-themed goods. The market's historic camp display adds a special atmosphere, while the harbour offers fairground fun and a maritime stage. The festival areas are spread out, but you can connect many of them with a walk through the old town. The summer evenings in particular bring a lively festival atmosphere.

Admission and confirmed festival times

The public festival areas are free to enter; you pay extra for rides and food. The times for 2027 have already been published: the festival area opens around midday on Thursday, in the morning on Friday and Saturday, and also in the morning on Sunday. Closing times vary and are listed in the timetable. Individual showmen or stages may have different operating hours. The information therefore refers to the published event schedule, not to every individual attraction.

Getting there, parking and sources

Market Square is in the historic city centre and is easy to reach from Wismar railway station. You can continue on foot to the Old Harbour. Drivers should expect road closures and heavy crowds, particularly during larger parades. Travelling by train is therefore recommended. The official Schwedenfest website confirms the four festival days and provides information about upcoming programme changes. Find more events in the funfair calendar.