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: "Ludwigslust Castle"

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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Gross Schwansee Castle Estate

Am Park, 23942 Gross Schwansee

Schlossgut Gross Schwansee is ideally located between Travemünde and Boltenhagen and directly on the Baltic Sea coast.

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.

Good Zahren

Dorfstraße, 19386 Zahren

Space for ideas - that is the motto of the spacious estate with French flair. There are vacation apartments, lounges, seminar rooms and an estate kitchen.

Vogelsang Manor

Lindenstraße, 18279 Vogelsang

Mysterious walls, misty parks and gnarled trees. Wonderful ambience for enchanting celebrations, events and weddings.

Gevezin Manor House

Hofstraße, 17039 Gevezin

Spend the night well. Good entertainment. Recover well. At Gutshaus Gevezin, visitors can enjoy mindfulness and relaxation and at the same time find space for recreation and entertainment.

Drostenhaus Feldberg

Amtsplatz, 17258 Feldberger Seenlandschaft

The manor house with vacation apartments for 2 to 8 persons and double rooms is located on a quiet peninsula on the outskirts of the village. It offers a spacious outdoor area with swimming area, sunbathing lawn, seating areas, barbecue area and lake sauna. Breakfast is possible.

Manor house Pohnstorf

Pohnstorf, 17166 Alt-Sührkow

A whole manor house for you alone

Manor house Alt Vorwerk

Alt Vorwerk, 17179 Boddin

Vacations in the manor house Alt Vorwerk, that means living in a historical ambience. Comfortable and individually cut apartments await you. In the Pak the wide lawns and the old trees invite you to stay!

Resort Manor Sparow

Sparow, 17214 Sparow

The Sparow Estate is located in the middle of the Nossentiner/Schwinzer Heath Nature Park with the adjacent Müritz National Park.

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!

Samow Manor

Samow, 17179 Behren-Lüpchin

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

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.

Brook manor

Dorfstraße, 23948 Brook

Exclusive apartments in a romantic location, just 800 steps from the Baltic Sea beach. Here you can relax and come to rest. The rustic landscape of Mecklenburg invites you to stay. However, Gut Brook is also a wonderful base for excursions and sports activities.

Tressow Castle

Schloss Tressow, 23966 Tressow

The late classicist manor house Schloss Tressow from 1865 once belonged to the von Schulenburg family. Today it is used as a hotel and looks forward to vacation guests.

Ernst Moritz Arndt House

Dorfstraße, 18574 Groß Schoritz

The place owes its special fame to the university professor, writer and publicist Ernst Moritz Arndt (1769 - 1860), who was born here.

Cookie thief

Open today
Platz des Friedens, 18442 Lüssow OT Langendorf

Why not pay a visit to the Keksdieb-Manufaktur... After a tour of the production facilities and the factory shop, you can try out the handmade treats on a walk through the meadows and fields (directly behind the manor house).

Castle Schmarsow

Schmarsow, 17129 Kruckow

Schmarsow Castle was built in 1697/98 and is one of the oldest buildings in the region. 4 vacation apartments (12 beds) and the social rooms in the castle as well as the Kavaliershaus (7 beds) are offered. The gardens are also available for guests.

Ivenack Castle

Am Schloss, 17153 Ivenack

The older, middle part of the castle dates back to the 16th century - the monastery building. A first extension took place in 1709 and after passing to the Imperial Counts v. Plessen around 1750. The semicircular stables, the orangery, the tea house and the church also date from this period. Around 1810, the castle was again extended by two wings. Since 2016, it has been renovated in accordance with the preservation order. The 1000-year-old Ivenack oaks in the former animal park are Germany's first national natural monument.

Ludwigslust Castle

Open 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.