Schwedenkopf

The colorfully painted Hercules busts stand on wooden posts at the entrance of Wismar's harbor, serving as navigation markers for ships.

During the Thirty Years' War in 1632, Swedish forces occupied Wismar, and these busts became symbols of their presence until 1903.

The original wooden bust from the baroque period displays intricate craftsmanship and is now preserved in the City Historical Museum Schabbellhaus.

Visitors can observe replicas of the Swedish Heads from the pier in Wendorf district or near the historic Baumhaus building at the Old Harbor.

Computer tomography revealed that the original bust consists of multiple layers of carved oak wood, confirming its 17th-century construction methods.

Location: Wismar

GPS coordinates: 53.91256,11.43691

Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:07