The pier was built on the site of former, shorter wooden landing stages that served the maritime transport needs of the early 20th-century resort town.
The structure acts as a central node for the 'White Fleet' excursion boat services connecting Wismar to the island of Poel.
The pier’s length of 350 meters makes it one of the longer accessible structures of its kind in the Wismar Bay region.
It was specifically designed with a barrier-free concrete surface to allow year-round maintenance and accessibility for the Bad Wendorf resort.
The positioning of the pier provides a unique line-of-sight toward the Wismar harbor silhouette, which is a protected UNESCO World Heritage site.
Pier Wendorf, located in the Wismar district of Wendorf, serves as a 350-meter-long concrete pier extending into the Bay of Wismar. Constructed in the 1990s as a successor to historic wooden structures in the area, it serves as both a pedestrian promenade and a docking point for passenger excursion boats. The pier is integral to the local seaside resort infrastructure, offering unobstructed views of Wismar’s harbor entrance and the island of Poel. Its flat, barrier-free design provides accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs along its entire length. The structure features integrated benches and lighting, facilitating use during evening hours. It is centrally located within the Bad Wendorf resort area, adjacent to a managed sandy beach and coastal park.
The very end of the pier looking back toward the Wismar harbor coastline.
Bring wind-resistant clothing as the exposed nature of the pier results in consistent coastal breezes even on warm days.
Check the local excursion boat schedule if you intend to use the pier as a transport hub for trips to Poel.
Walk to the very end of the pier for the clearest view of the shipping traffic heading toward the Port of Wismar.
Attempting to swim directly from the pier structure, as currents near the boat docking areas can be dangerous; use the designated beach areas nearby instead.
