Nordwestmecklenburg District

Nordwestmecklenburg is a rural district in northwestern Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania situated between the Lübeck Bay and several large lakes. The territory combines coastline with inland lakes and links rural villages to the port city of Wismar.

The district formed in 1994 from the combination of several smaller administrative areas into one unit. This reorganization created the current administrative structure that unites coastal communities and inland areas under a single government.

The district maintains North German food traditions and regional customs that visitors encounter in local restaurants and village celebrations. Wismar at its center displays Hanseatic heritage in its streets and buildings, shaping how people experience the area today.

The region is well connected to Lübeck, Rostock, and Schwerin by roads linking major cities. Visitors should drive to freely explore villages and lakes, as public transportation is limited in rural areas.

The Schwerin Lake and Schaalsee partially border the area, forming natural water boundaries. These lake landscapes shape the scenery and offer water sports opportunities for visitors.

Location: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Inception: 1994

Capital city: Wismar

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Shares border with: Rostock District, Ludwigslust-Parchim District, Schwerin, Lübeck, District of Duchy of Lauenburg

Website: https://nordwestmecklenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 53.83000,11.17000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:30