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.

Palace garden with orangery in Neustrelitz, © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative — ©© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

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Ludwigslust Castle with reflection in the pond "Karauschen", © SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann — ©© SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

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View castle garden, © Stadt Güstrow — ©© Stadt Güstrow

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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Honey and pumpkin farm Gutshaus Behrenshagen

Gutshofstraße, 18320 Behrenshagen

Walking under old trees. Search for peace - feel silence - discover garden culture combined with regional products.

Hotel Neustadt-Glewe Castle

Schlossfreiheit, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

Nestled in the charming landscape of the Thousand Lakes Mecklenburg, on the edge of the protected landscape area Lewitz, a wonderful stay awaits you in our 4-star hotel. The castle inspires with baroque splendor, 1,600 m² of lush stucco work and 32 chimneys richly decorated with rosettes, cornices and figures. With branch office of the registry office for a dream wedding in the castle.

Peckatel Castle

Peckatel, 17237 Klein Vielen

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

Manor house Zicker

Zicker, 18574 Zudar

On the Zudar peninsula on the island of Rügen, in an idyllic and child-friendly environment, 10 minutes from the Baltic Sea, lies this vacation paradise with 13 vacation apartments and extensive parkland.

Mellenthin moated castle

Dorfstraße, 17429 Mellenthin

The castle from 1575 is located in the middle of the nature reserve Island of Usedom. It is an insider secret tip for living, rest and relaxation, celebration and enjoyment. Let yourself be pampered by our excellent cuisine from morning to night, enjoy Ayurveda and beauty treatments and relax during walks in the dreamlike nature. Give yourself unforgettable moments and visit us on the sunny Island of Usedom.

Manor house Landsdorf

Dorfstraße, 18465 Landsdorf

The 19th century manor house Landsdorf is part of a listed ensemble and the centerpiece of a landscape park of about 7ha.

Manor house Boldekow

Am Gutshof, 17392 Boldekow

Vacation in the pre-Pomeranian manor house with family connection and plenty of space to relax and enjoy.

Romantik Hotel Gutshaus Ludorf

Rondell, 17207 Ludorf

On the west bank of the Müritz, between two nature reserves, the visitor sees one of the most beautiful and oldest manor houses in Mecklenburg. Whoever is a guest here will be transported back from our hectic times to past centuries, when man in harmony with nature was the measure of all things.

Das Kloster Dobbertin mit der Klosterkirche, © TV Mecklenburg-Schwerin e.V. — ©© TV Mecklenburg-Schwerin e.V.

Dobbertin Abbey and church

Am Kloster, 19399 Dobbertin

The abbey of Dobbertin, on the eastern shore of the lake of the same name, is one of the most beautiful surviving monasteries in northern Germany. It was founded by Benedictine monks in 1220. Today, the abbey is managed by the Diakoniewerk, which looks after and supports people with mental and emotional disabilities. The workshop sells, among other things, candles and wooden articles.

Samow Manor

Samow, 17179 Behren-Lüpchin

Our manor house Samow offers a unique ambience and thus the ideal setting for your events.

Ludwigsburg Palace

Schlosshof, 17509 Ludwigsburg

The Renaissance palace Ludwigsburg was built between 1577 and 1592 as a widow's seat for Hedwig Sophie von Pommern-Wolgast. After her death in 1631 the palace changed hands several times until it was sold to the Greifswald merchant Weissenborn in 1810.

Plüschow Castle - Mecklenburg House of Artists

Am Schlosspark, 23936 Upahl / OT Plüschow

In 1763, the Hamburg merchant Philipp Heinrich Stenglin had the two-story brick Plüschow Castle built between Wismar and Lübeck. Today the castle is used for many cultural events and invites especially art lovers.

Granitz hunting lodge

Closed today
Jagdschloss Granitz, 18609 Binz

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

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Kate Manor Streu

Streu, 18569 Schaprode

The listed manor Streu is located in the west of the Island of Rügen and was built in the 18th century in the style of classicism. It is located in the middle of a spacious park with old trees. The thatched manor house cottage on the estate is available for vacation guests.

Ulrichshusen Castle

Seestraße, 17194 Ulrichshusen

The Hotel Schloss Ulrichshusen, beautifully situated on its own lake, is ideally suited for weddings, conferences, seminars and events of all kinds with its large ballroom. Here also beats the heart of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival with many concerts and renowned artists in summer and Advent.

Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

Dorfplatz, 18317 Hessenburg

The manor house in Hessenburg is all about the crane. Around Hessenburg, these ambassadors of happiness rest in large flocks in spring and autumn. The manor house itself houses the registry office for the rural area of the town of Barth, the crane museum and the crane hotel with charming apartments.

Tasserburg Turow, © Anna Barkow — ©© Anna Barkow

Turow moated castle

Turow, 18513 Glewitz

In the midst of unspoiled nature lies the historic water castle from the 12th century. Enjoy healthy vacation and attend workshops on gardening and alternative lifestyle. Here you will come to rest and find relaxation.

Vietgest castle

Schloßstr., 18279 Vietgest

In romantic Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, almost halfway between Hamburg and Berlin, surrounded by dreamy ponds and picturesque lakes, you will find the imposing 230-year-old castle with its eventful history. Schloss Vietgest has reopened in 2020 as a cultural and event location as well as a castle hotel.

Ludwigslust Castle

Closed today
Schlossfreiheit, 19288 Ludwigslust

The magnificent Ludwigslust Palace, situated in a spacious park with avenues, cascades, canals and water jumps, is the center of the late Baroque town complex. In the castle's museum, the restored rooms shine in courtly splendor and transport visitors back in time. In the hunting hall of the castle there is a café with a spacious terrace overlooking the castle park.

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Manor Scharpzow, © Manor Scharpzow — ©© Manor Scharpzow

Manor house Scharpzow

Scharpzower Dorfstraße, 17139 Malchin

Romantic estate park in Scharpzow in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District with individually furnished tent suites in historic style for glamping as well as venue for work retreats and seminars & events.