Sunday Hotel Wismar

Wismar

Wismar is one of the old Hanseatic towns, and here you will find, in addition to the historic town centre, the old medieval harbour, which is largely intact. The town is characterised by many impressive merchants' houses, many of which have characteristic jagged gables facing the street.

See the old harbour, St. George and St. Mary's church. In 2002, the historic parts of Wismar were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. In the centre of Wismar is the beautiful market square, which at 10,000 m2 is one of the largest in northern Germany. Adjacent to the square are a number of state buildings, including the town hall. The large and beautifully restored town hall cellar houses the exhibition "Bilder einer Stadt", which describes the development of the town over time.

Calcareous fen near Degtow

Germany is the perfect place for a family holiday on a self-drive trip south. At your own pace and with the kids, it's a wonderful experience. Kalkflachmoor bei Degtow is located just southeast of Grevesmühlen, near the town of Degtow, and is a 61-hectare protected nature area. The limestone quarry lies at an altitude of between 21 and 43 metres above sea level and offers beautiful scenery as far as the eye can see. There are ideal opportunities to encounter interesting bird and butterfly species as you walk around the area. Bring your binoculars and head out into this stunning natural area. Find a cheap hotel stay at Risskov and enjoy the view on a lovely holiday by car, down south.

Bothmer Castle

This impressive Baroque castle dates from the first half of the 18th century and is located just east of Leonorenwald in north-western Mecklenburg. The castle was built for Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer and is the largest Baroque castle in the whole of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. After an extensive renovation, between 2009 and 2015, the castle is today open to the public and houses a museum centred on the count's exciting life.

Boltenhagen

Take the family on a beach holiday to the beautiful coastal commune of Boltenhagen, which is known for its superb sandy beaches. Find a cheap self-drive holiday with Risskov and discover Boltenhagen, located right on the Baltic Sea in north-western Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and considered part of the "German Riviera". In addition to the fantastic bathing conditions, the protected nature area Tarnewitz Huk is also located at the very northeastern tip of Boltenhagen. The area is a 69-hectare peninsula with an extremely rich plant and animal life.

Leonorenwald

Find a car holiday in Germany at Risskov and visit the stunning area of Leonorenwald. Enjoy an active holiday where there is also the possibility to have a guided hike. Also nearby are two protected nature areas; the beautiful coastal landscape between Priwall and Barendorf, along the Harkenbäkniederung and Brooker Wald - a 51-hectare forest area, located directly on the Baltic Sea. Germany offers great opportunities for a self-drive holiday and the cheapest hotels or a weekend break in the area can be found at Risskov. Drive away on a family holiday and enjoy doing it at your own pace.

Tigerpark Dassow

This family-owned adventure and tiger park houses one of Europe's largest tiger and lion enclosures. The park opened in 2003 and has since grown to a 5-hectare area where, in addition to the many different species of tigers and lions, visitors can also see llamas, dromedaries and alpacas, among others.

Visit Schwerin

The town is beautifully set in picturesque surroundings with the lakes in the middle of the town surrounded by forests. Schwerin is the capital of the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The lakes play a major role in Schwerin, and the city has given its name to the lovely Schweriner See, which at 61 km2, is one of Germany's largest lakes.

Here you'll find a wide range of activities, from water sports to cultural and shopping opportunities. A city tour of Schwerin is an absolute must, as the city has a wealth of beautiful, elegant and grand buildings.

Schwerin Castle

Schwerin Castle is located in the city centre on a small island between the lakes Schweriner See and Burgersee. The castle is open to visitors and you can visit the castle museum or take a stroll in the castle garden. Nearby, these sights are particularly recommended: the Statliches Museum, the Siegessaüle, the Altes Palais, the historic Marstall stable building and the classical State Chancellery.

For more information about Schwerin Castle see their website.

Every year in July and August the magnificent Castle Festival is held, a festival for opera enthusiasts where productions by Puccini, Verdi and others are staged in stunning settings and attract tens of thousands of guests to Schwerin.

Lübeck

Go on a car holiday in Germany and find child-friendly hotels at Risskov. Take the whole family on a cheap self-drive holiday to the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. The city is one of the German Hanseatic cities located next to the Baltic Sea about 60 kilometres northeast of Hamburg. The city is located on the river Trave. The old part of the city is an island surrounded by the river and the canal connection. While the city also has a port city, Travemünde, which is located about 15 kilometers northeast of the old part of the city.

Spending time in the Old Town, surrounded by water and with its many churches and beautiful towers, is a must and a beautiful reflection of 1000 years of living history. The Old Town is rightly a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its many impressive buildings date from the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. Find cheap hotels for the trip at Risskov and enjoy a self-drive holiday at your own pace with the family.

Christmas market in Wismar

Open 24th November - 22nd December - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

The Christmas market in Wismar is opened by Santa Claus every year. Santa comes sailing into Wismar harbour, and from there drives in a horse-drawn carriage into the historic market square, where all the Christmas stalls with all kinds of Christmas treats are ready to welcome the many visitors. From late November to Christmas, Wismar's Christmas market is the town centre, surrounded by the town hall, hotels, museums and shops.

At the Christmas market there are many small stalls, with the opportunity to cast candles, fish in the fish pond and not least enjoy all the smells from the food and drink stalls.

The Christmas market is thus a perfect opportunity for the whole family, where parents can enjoy the magnificent city and architecture while shopping in the small stalls with the youngest members of the family. And when the kids get too impatient, they can be placed in the funfair, where time quickly disappears in the fun rides.

Wismar was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2002. This is due to the town's stunning Altstadt with its Gothic buildings, which originated in the Hanseatic period. The Altstadt is thus yet another reason to visit Wismar, and not least the town's cosy Christmas market.

In 1648 Wismar became part of Sweden, after the end of the Thirty Years' War, and was Swedish until 1903, when the town became German again. However, the town still bears the mark of its Swedish history, and traces of this can still be found in many places. This is among others on the city's landmark, Schwedenköpfe at the Alter Hafen.