Castles and Manors of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

A bird's eye view of Schwerin Castle., © TMV/Gänsike — ©© TMV/Gänsike

Castles and Manors

Castle Hotels, Events and Culture

The region between the Baltic Sea and the Lake District is rich in noble manor houses from medieval times surrounded by magnificent gardens. The best thing is that many of them open their doors and invite guests to enjoy them - as an elegant restaurant, a stylish castle hotel or a special concert venue.

A castle, a park, a lake - this romantic combination is more common in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern than in any other European region. Between green hills, dense forests and colorful meadows, some 2,000 castles, manor houses and stately homes lie picturesquely nestled in romantic parks and the vast landscape between the Baltic Sea coast and the Mecklenburg Lake District .

Approximately 300 of these stately homes invite visitors to stroll, relax and enjoy themselves as museums, concert venues and event locations or as stylish inns. Some of them are also very popular as romantic wedding venues.

The topics at a glance:

The Most Beautiful Castles
The Realm of the Flower Queen
Visit Castles and Gardens
Spend the Night in a Castle
Culture in the Castle

The Most Beautiful Castles

The most impressive residences were left behind by the Dukes of Mecklenburg. The Renaissance palace of Güstrow, the baroque complex of the town of Ludwigslust, Schwerin Castle as a prime example of romantic historicism and the classicist palace of Hohenzieritz were all built primarily for representative purposes. This was followed by entire city ensembles such as Putbus and Neustrelitz, as well as noble summer residences and imposing hunting lodges such as those found in Granitz and Gelbensande.

These grand and princely estates offer visitors fascinating insights and views - from panoramic views of the Baltic Sea Island of Rügen to the 1000-year history of the Mecklenburg dukes, including the most extensive collection of Dutch paintings from the Golden Age in Europe.

In the Realm of the Flower Queen

At Mirow Castle, the memory of Princess Sophie Charlotte and her enthusiasm for botany blossoms can still be witnessed in a stirring exhibition. In 1761, George III of Great Britain chose the 17-year-old from the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz as his wife. Today, the world knows her primarily by her nickname “The Queen of Flowers”.

In the exhibition at Mirow Castle, the life of the Queen Charlotte is told in a modern way. Of course, you can also see the flower named after the duchy: a single strelitzia stands in a vase right by the cash register, paying tribute to the "Queen of Flowers".

Tip: Annual pass "8 auf einem Streich“
The jewels of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's castles and art collections can be explored with the annual pass "8 in one go". With this discovery pass, visitors have one admission to each of the houses of the State Palaces, Gardens and Art Collections MV. The ticket can be purchased on the first visit to one of the participating houses and is valid for one year.

Visit castles and gardens

The most magnificent castles from Schwerin to Hohenzieritz are now in the care of the state. They are considered cultural-historical jewels, venerable witnesses of time and outstanding storytellers.

Read more: "Granitz hunting lodge"

Spend the Night in the Castle

In many former residences of princes and landed gentry, vacation guests today find stylishly furnished apartments and rooms, often with magnificent terraces and gardens. The range of vacation accommodations extends from small country house idylls for two people to family-oriented organic hotels, equestrian farms and monastery hostels with wellness and golf hotels in the upper luxury class. The latter can be found, for example, in the neo-baroque Fleesensee Castle in the Mecklenburg Lake District.

Passion Manor House in the Peene Valley

The Peene Valley in the heart of Vorpommern is also full of such cultural treasures. The romantic Hotel Schloss Neetzow, in the style of English country estates, is one of the most striking manors designed and built in historicist-romantic architectural concept. At the Liepen Manor, with country-style rooms, the principles of sustainability are closely followed and the restaurant's cuisine is enhanced with herbs and salads from its own harvest. Quilow Moated Castle, a Renaissance building and monument of national value, has been renovated and will reopen in 2020 for exhibitions, concerts, readings and workshops. The three houses are connected in the most beautiful manner by the Flusslandschaft Peene Valley Nature Park.

Events in Castles

Music, dancing, good food and socializing have always been a vital part of high society. Today, the facilities are available to the general public and serve as a unique backdrop for unforgettable cultural events.

Many manor and castle lords open their doors and lure guests into their impressive historic walls for the “MidsummerRemise” in June and the Castle Autumn with a diverse cultural program, while the initiative “Zu Tisch bei Freunden” invites individual travellers to enjoy local culinary delights and engage in stimulating conversations in Mecklenburg's ParkLand. The Festspiele MV brings life to numerous castles such as Ulrichshusen, Schwiessel and Kummerow, and the Schwerin Castle Festival in June and July takes place against the imposing background of Schwerin Castle.

Staying in Castle Hotels, Manor Houses and Mansions

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Exterior view manor house Altbauhof, © Gutshaus Altbauhof — ©© Gutshaus Altbauhof

Manor house old farm Dargun

Altbauhof, 17159 Dargun

Nestled in the cultural landscape of Dargun Castle and the monastery church, the manor house is located at the end of the road. To the building belongs one hectare of garden land, which is adjoined by the old manor pond surrounded by ancient trees. The grounds are very spacious, offering a magnificent view over the fields and the nature park "Große Rosin/ Kummerower See" with its rare bird species, such as kingfisher and marsh rail, and attracting ornithologists from all over the world.

Manor La Dersentina

Dorfstraße, 18279 Dersentin

Welcome to the Dersentin Manor House, affectionately called "La Dersentina" by the residents.

Amber Castle & Amber Land Wendorf

Schlossallee, 19412 Wendorf

Unique castle suites, double rooms in the residence as well as modern holiday homes, flats & chalets nestled in the beautiful nature of the Schwerin Lakeland - maximum comfort for an unforgettable holiday. Experiences on site: sauna, wellness, swimming lake, horse riding, cycling, SUP and canoeing.

Dreilützow Castle

Am Schlosspark, 19243 Dreilützow

You have a group with whom you want to travel? Then come to the countryside in West Mecklenburg. We offer accommodation and catering in an almost 300 year old manor house. You have plenty of space for your own activities in our houses and our castle park. The castle ghost comes free of charge!

SCHWERIN PLUS Touristik-Service GmbH Travel from Castle to Castle

Mecklenburgstraße, 19053 Schwerin

Travel from castle to castle in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Individual trips to castles, manor houses and manor houses. We offer castle tours, walking tours with luggage transfer, bicycle tours with luggage transfer, car tours and concert tours to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival.

©© Landhaus Schloss Kölzow/Detlef von der Lühe

Country house Kölzow Castle

Am Park, 18334 Dettmansdorf-Kölzow

A large park surrounds the former residence of the once large farm whose origins date back to the early 13th century. With extensive renovation of the house after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it now again reflects the atmosphere of bygone times: a historic island of tranquility!

The Seehotel Schloss Klink is located directly on the Müritz, © Seehotel Schloss Klink — ©© Seehotel Schloss Klink

Seehotel Klink Castle

Schlossstraße, 17192 Klink

Klink Castle was built in 1898 in the neo-Renaissance style, following the Loire castles. One hundred years after its construction, Schlosshotel Klink opened its doors in 1998. Two years later, the Orangery was opened.

Barkow manor house

Heinrich-Zander-Straße, 19395 Barkow

In the Mecklenburg Lake District not far from Plau am See lies the Barkow manor house built in 1913 by the Hülße family. The large garden borders directly on the Müritz-Elde waterway. The house was completely renovated in recent years and furnished as a guesthouse with eight apartments, two single rooms and ten double rooms. The Barkow Manor rents out canoes and bicycles.

Üselitz Estate

Üselitz, 18574 Poseritz

Vacation in one of the seven apartments or rent the entire manor house and estate park exclusively with family or friends. Gut Üselitz offers a wide range of opportunities for relaxing, unforgettable days in a secluded location steeped in nature and history.

Country and vacation homes at the Settin estate on the lake

Crivitzer Straße, 19089 Settin

Gut Settin by the lake - simply different. Out of the city? Enjoy peace and nature? Then you are exactly right here. The country houses and log cabins are top equipped and have an exclusive exclusive location on the estate Settin am See.

Lühburg Castle

Lühburg, 17179 Walkendorf

Mecklenburg ParkLand: old manor houses, open manors, parks & gardens, moat, island, nature, vastness, tranquility, ambience, sightseeing, cycling, bathing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding - or just enjoy: relax in your favorite apartment at Schloss Lühburg, our guest service is prepared for almost all wishes.

Stolpe Manor House

Peenestraße, 17391 Stolpe an der Peene

The renovated Stolpe Manor House, surrounded by a park with old trees, is located in the middle of a monument-protected, extensive complex from the last century. The house, a member of Relais & Châteaux, is towering above the rugged river in the middle of the Peene Valley National Park.

Bassendorf manor house

Bassendorf, 18513 Deyelsdorf

Charming manor house in the Baltic Sea hinterland with simple guest rooms. The garden of the manor house in baroque style allows a free view into the nature.

Peckatel Castle

Peckatel, 17237 Klein Vielen

Dreamlike vacations in the castle - look forward to vacation apartments and rooms that offer everything your heart desires.

Monastery Gut Saunstorf

Am Gutspark, 23996 Saunstorf

The modern, non-denominational monastery bows to the spiritual tradition and leads it further into the modern age. The monastery Gut Saunstorf - place of silence, near the Hanseatic City of Wismar, invites you to a time for yourself and to retreat from the noisy demanding world with its accelerated life.

Vorbeck Manor

An der Warnow, 19065 Vorbeck

At the gates of the State capital Schwerin, surrounded by a natural landscape, lies GUT VORBECK with its golf hotel, café HerzensGUT and riding stable directly on the Warnow River. With its 20 rooms and suites located directly on course 13 of the WINSTONlink, the estate's golf hotel offers everything for a perfect vacation in the middle of Mecklenburg's unspoiled nature.

Granitz hunting lodge

Open today
Jagdschloss Granitz, 18609 Binz

Granitz hunting lodge is one of the most popular destinations on the island of Rügen

Read more: "Granitz hunting lodge"

Liepen moated castle

Liepen, 17139 Liepen

Liepen moated castle is located on an island surrounded by an idyllic park. It was built in the 15th century by the Count Hahn family, who live here again today. The medieval vaulted cellar belongs to the oldest part of the castle complex and can be visited

Manor Hotel Groß Breesen

Groß Breesen, 18276 Zehna OT Groß Breesen

The 1st book hotel in Germany: The perfect combination of browsing, book exchange and good food - this is relaxation for the soul - with 500,000 books - a true paradise. Many varieties of tea and wine, always a suitable book and snuggled up in the spring sun, bike and canoe tours, hikes, evenings of reading aloud - for example our full moon readings - ice cream sundaes, herbal soups or regional dishes, hidden reading spots under big old trees and staff with warmth of heart complete the offer.

Hotel Manor Stellshagen

Lindenstraße, 23948 Stellshagen

Close to the Baltic Sea, the organic and health hotel Gutshaus Stellshagen is nestled in wide fields and meadows.

Manor house old farm Dargun

Altbauhof, 17159 Dargun

Manor La Dersentina

Dorfstraße, 18279 Dersentin

Welcome to the Dersentin Manor House, affectionately called "La Dersentina" by the residents.

Amber Castle & Amber Land Wendorf

Schlossallee, 19412 Wendorf

Dreilützow Castle

Am Schlosspark, 19243 Dreilützow

SCHWERIN PLUS Touristik-Service GmbH Travel from Castle to Castle

Mecklenburgstraße, 19053 Schwerin

Country house Kölzow Castle

Am Park, 18334 Dettmansdorf-Kölzow

Seehotel Klink Castle

Schlossstraße, 17192 Klink

Barkow manor house

Heinrich-Zander-Straße, 19395 Barkow

Üselitz Estate

Üselitz, 18574 Poseritz

Country and vacation homes at the Settin estate on the lake

Crivitzer Straße, 19089 Settin

Lühburg Castle

Lühburg, 17179 Walkendorf

Stolpe Manor House

Peenestraße, 17391 Stolpe an der Peene

Bassendorf manor house

Bassendorf, 18513 Deyelsdorf

Charming manor house in the Baltic Sea hinterland with simple guest rooms. The garden of the manor house in baroque style allows a free view into the nature.