Wismar and Medieval Beer

Wismar and Medieval Beer Wismar is located along the Baltic Sea, this port and Hanseatic city is brimming with charm, well-preserved medieval buildings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Founded in 1229, Wismar was one of the first cities established in Mecklenburg. It soon became a thriving center of trade, with merchants, barrel makers, sailors, fishermen, guild-members and more flocking to its shores. Pirates were in abundance too, including Germany's most famous pirate, Klaus Stoertebecker. A privateer with the Victual Brothers, he lived there for a time and was rumored to have been born there. Your expedition into all things Wismar begins as you leave the port of Warnemuende for a scenic one hour drive accompanied by your local guide to the heart of this enchanting city. Once in Wismar, you will leave your coach and continue on foot with your guide and pass along cobbled streets and see the Classic Rathaus (Town Hall), Water Tower, and the historic drainage system, as well as the merchant houses. Take a break after all those medieval impressions at the "Brauerei am Lohberg", a nostalgic brewery and pub that started in the Middle Ages. Beer drinkers will rejoice with a glass of "Mumme", a widely acclaimed strong dark beer, brewed according to a recipe from the Middle Ages. During the Hanseatic period the citizens drank Mumme, and produced 4000,000 liters of beer annually for consumption and shipping along well-worn trade routes to distant lands. Enjoy your beer with a traditional German snack, a " Laugenpretzel" or " Schmalzbrot". Discover this Baltic beauty for yourself by booking this 5-hour tour of Wismar now.