Title: Alte Wasserturm in Wismar | Expedia.co.uk [Alte Wasserturm Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Alte-Wasserturm-Hotels.0-l553248621562260354-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Wismar](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Wismar.d5939.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Wismar](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Wismar.d5939.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Alte Wasserturm Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Alte-Wasserturm.d553248621562260354.Car-Hire-Guide)[Wismar Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Wismar.d5939.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Alte Wasserturm ![Alte Wasserturm featuring heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562260354/6769119c-0c84-4d07-9236-796b88d752d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alte Wasserturm showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562260354/f46f3ca1-84ec-498d-9372-ab0508927a82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alte Wasserturm which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562260354/883fd967-b017-417e-a750-f584076d36eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Alte Wasserturm Activities [Wismar travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Wismar.dx5939) --- --- #### Impressive engineering and military history come together sublimely at this Gothic structural marvel, once a part of Wismar’s city wall. Gaze at this structure standing proudly at the edge of Wismar’s Old Town. The Alte Wasserturm (Old Water Tower) epitomizes the many creative adaptations to war that have defined Germany’s Baltic region. After a 17th-century Danish invasion threatened the city water supply, Wismar’s elders decided to convert the tower from simply part of a city wall into a water storage and inflow system that would ensure the city could access potable water. Water was fed into the tower from a nearby spring, then diverted into a storage tank with a horse-powered pump and released throughout the city via a network of interconnected pipes. The ingenious system allowed Wismar to withstand many sieges before the tower was decommissioned in 1837. Approach the Alte Wasserturm from Old Town on foot, navigating toward its pointed roof from the distance as you walk along picturesque residential streets. Look up at the tower, now one of the only remaining parts of Wismar’s medieval city wall. Picture the defenders peeking through the thin vertical windows of the tower at Swedish forces milling around beyond the walls. Appreciate the masterful brickwork, part of a centuries-long tradition of brick laying and brick-making in the Mecklenburg region. Imagine the flow that used to pass through the wooden tubes underneath the tower, bringing fresh water to the Wasserkunst in the town center even when Wismar was under siege. Stroll past the tower into the charming small park, the Lindengarten, perfect for sitting with a picnic or a book. Look up at the pointed roof of the Alte Wasserturm and visualize it as part of a massive wall, part of the people of Wismar’s defenses against attacks from across the sea. Walk to Alte Wasserturm in 10 minutes from Old Town, 3 minutes from the train station or 10 minutes from the cruise port. Free parking is available in a lot on the eastern side of the park behind the tower. The tower itself is not accessible to visitors. ## Plan a trip to see Alte Wasserturm Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![St Joseph Hotel Hamburg Reeperbahn St Pauli Kiez](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23390000/23384500/23384421/eacb4aa3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### St Joseph Hotel Hamburg Reeperbahn St Pauli Kiez Hamburg-Mitte £310 per person 19 Jun - 21 Jun found 1 day ago Return flight included Manchester (MAN) to Hamburg (HAM) 8.2/10 Very Good! (489 reviews) The bathroom should be cleaned more thoroughly. Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025 ![Hotel Birke, Ringhotel Kiel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/524900/524805/0a4a45c1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hotel Birke, Ringhotel Kiel Hasseldieksdamm £437 per person 22 May - 26 May found 15 hours ago Return flight included London (LON) to Hamburg (HAM) 9/10 Wonderful! (863 reviews) Nice place to stay as it is quiet and clean. Thumbs up for breakfast 👍. Little outside of the center Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025 ![Park-Hotel Hagenbeck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2290000/2281400/2281394/05c8b9e7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Park-Hotel Hagenbeck Eimsbuettel £467 per person 23 May - 26 May found 1 day ago Return direct flight included Durham (MME) to Hamburg (HAM) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Great room. Friendly staff. Only two EV chargers - they could benefit from having more these days. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![St-Nikolai-Kirche which includes interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6246418/de951cf6-9a6f-47db-9c1f-2e75dd01624e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Nicolai Church Let the massive size and intricate craftsmanship of this brick Gothic house of worship from the 1300s impress and inspire you. 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