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

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

Around 300 of these stately properties invite visitors to stroll, relax and enjoy themselves as museums, concert halls and event venues or as stylish hostels. Some are also very popular as romantic wedding venues.

The topics at a glance:

The most beautiful castles in the country

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

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

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.

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

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  2. Güstrow castle garden

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  3. Mirow Castle

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    Wiligrad Castle

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    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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    Güstrow Castle

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    Schwerin Castle Museum

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

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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    Ludwigslust Castle

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    Granitz hunting lodge

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    Schwerin Palace

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Spend the Night in the Castle

Today, many former residences of princes and landed gentry offer stylishly furnished apartments and rooms, often with beautiful terraces and gardens. From small idyllic country houses for two to family-oriented organic hotels, equestrian lodges and monastery hostels to wellness and golf hotels, the range of accommodation on offer is perfect for a royal . The latter can be found, for example, at the neo-baroque Schloss Fleesensee in the Mecklenburg Lake District.

Passion manor house in the Peene Valley

The Peene Valley in the heart of Western Pomerania 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 manor houses that give expression to a historicist-romantic architectural concept. The Gutshof Liepen, with its country-style rooms, works sustainably and refines the restaurant's cuisine with herbs and salads from its own harvest. The moated castle Quilow, a Renaissance building and monument of national value, was renovated and reopened in 2020 for exhibitions, concerts, readings and workshops. The three houses are beautifully connected by the Peene Valley River Landscape Nature Park.

Events in Schlössern

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

To in June and to the öffnen many manor and castle lords open their doors and attract guests with a varied cultural program in the impressive historic Gemäuer, while the initiative invites individual travelers to enjoy culinary delights and stimulating conversations in Mecklenburg ParkLand. The MV Festival brings numerous castles such as Ulrichshusen, Schwiessel and Kummerow to life and the takes place in June and July against the imposing backdrop of Schwerin Castle.

Other recurring events in castles, castle parks and stately homes:

Staying in Castle Hotels, Manor Houses and Mansions

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  • Friedrichshof Manor

    • Kastanienallee, 18299 Dolgen

    The manor house is a family-run hotel with restaurant, hunting room, cellar bar and sun terrace. It is situated in a single location at the Hohen Sprenzer See in the hills of Mecklenburg Switzerland.

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    Manor house Lexow

    • Dorfstraße, 17213 Lexow

    A simple manor house, very tastefully renovated in a dreamlike location in the Mecklenburg Lake District with vacation apartments and bed & breakfast rooms, a small café and restaurant. Ideal also for small groups and workations.

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    Hotel & Apartments Ranzow Castle

    • Schlossallee, 18551 Lohme

    Schloss Ranzow - Hotel & Apartments is situated in a sublime location with a magnificent view over the Baltic Sea.

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    Manor house Redewisch

    • Redewischer Straße, 23946 Redewisch

    Hotel & Restaurant in the green, not far from the beach and the center of the Baltic resort Boltenhagen.

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    Manor house Diedrichshof

    • Diedrichshof, 18249 Warnow

    Between Hamburg and Berlin, on the edge of the Sternberg lake district, surrounded by beech forests, fields and lakes, far away from the urban hustle and bustle, lies the Diedrichshof manor house.

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    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.

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    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.

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  • Ilow Manor

    • Ilow, 23974 Neuburg

    Ilow Manor, near Wismar and the Baltic Sea, offers vacation guests relaxation + celebrations, meetings + workshops.

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

    • Open today
    • Schlossplatz, 17237 Hohenzieritz

    Hohenzieritz went down in history as the place where the legendary Queen Luise of Prussia died. The castle was once the summer residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Today, a memorial in the castle provides information about Queen Luise. One of the earliest landscape gardens in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern extends behind the palace. It was created from 1771 by the English garden architect Thomson.

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  • 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.

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    Schloss Sophienhof - The house in the park

    • Sophienhof, 17398 Ducherow

    A beautiful spot surrounded by greenery. A homely place, full of peace, history and the power to relax. And the scent of freshly baked goods and mown grass is often in the air. This is probably the best way to describe the Schlosspark Sophienhof cultural venue.

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    Wild herbs Gutshaus Ramin

    • Dorfstr., 17321 Ramin

    The Gutshaus Ramin is a diverse and versatile meeting place for events of all kinds and educational programs with a focus on regional, sustainable, traditional nutrition. With a focus on wild herbs, which grow in great variety in the manor house park.

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  • Manor house Stubbendorf

    • Dorfstraße, 18195 Stubbendorf

    Our comfortable vacation apartments are ideal for those who are looking for something special in Mecklenburg: a mix of originality in nature, beauty and atmosphere in a typical old manor house - a setting that invites you to a variety of activities and to slow down in equal measure.

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    Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

    • Open today
    • Am Schloss, 18182 Gelbensande

    The association Museum Jagdschloss Gelbensande e.V. lets visitors immerse themselves in the history of the house and shows them the lovingly restored living quarters of the representation floor as a museum with regular exhibitions, concerts and guided tours.

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  • Mirow Castle

    • Open today
    • Schlossinsel, 17252 Mirow

    The present palace was built under Adolf Friedrich III according to plans by Christoph Julius Löwe between 1749 and 1752 as a widow's residence for his stepmother Elisabeth-Albertine.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Gremmelin Estate

    • Am Hofsee, 18279 Gremmelin

    Gut Gremmelin is a private hotel in a historic manor estate with gardens and bathing lake. Regular art exhibitions and cultural events attract guests from near and far. The good organic cuisine delights the palate and the soul. Take part in painting or cookery courses supervised by professionals or restore energy levels with yoga and hiking.

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  • Ehmkendorf manor house

    • Ehmkendorf, 18195 Stubbendorf

    The last house in the village - on the edge of the Recknitz Valley - is Gutshaus Ehmkendorf. A wonderful retreat for families, groups and seminars in the heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

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  • Levetzow Manor House

    • Am Gutshaus, 23972 Lübow

    In the Levetzow manor house you can expect a spacious ambience, in the vacation apartments a mixture of comfort, modernity and the "old".

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    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.

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    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.

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    Manor house Battinsthal

    • Parkstraße, 17329 Krackow

    A nature retreat with historic manor house, manor park with lake and Schinkel chapel. 12 rooms, function rooms for groups, culture and vacation in Vorpommern.

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    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.

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  • Gutshaus Volzrade - vacation in a historical ambience

    • Gutshausallee, 19249 Lübtheen, OT Volzrade

    Enjoy your vacation in one of our dreamlike vacation apartments with upscale furnishings in the listed Volzrade manor house. The manor house park invites you to unwind in all seasons. Experience the beautiful landscape of West Mecklenburg in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve River Landscape Elbe!

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  • Rose Park Groß Siemen

    • An der Sieme, 18236 Groß Siemen

    The scent of roses - over 3,000 roses bloom in the Groß Siemen Rose Park in Mecklenburg Switzerland. It adjoins the manor house, which was first mentioned as early as the middle of the 14th century.

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  • 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.

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  • The courtyard of Gadebusch Castle during an event., © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin e.V.

    Renaissance castle Gadebusch

    • Johann-Stelling-Straße, 19205 Gadebusch

    The Renaissance castle from 1573 is especially known for the detailed terracotta decorations on the facade. Currently, the 16th century building is undergoing extensive renovation. The castle can be visited on guided tours during events such as the Open Monument Day.

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    Hotel Schloss Basthorst

    • Schlossstraße, 19089 Basthorst

    We welcome you warmly in our unique 4-star hotel in Basthorst, situated in the stunningly beautiful Mecklenburg landscape, far from the hustle and bustle of urban life. We believe in creating a special ambience. Whether it's in the room furnishings, the culinary range or our service – you will notice the special character of our hotel estate.

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    Wiligrad Castle

    • Open today
    • Wiligrader Straße, 19069 Lübstorf

    The former ducal residence palace with the surrounding palace park and the historic estate ensemble is one of the most beautiful places on Lake Schwerin. The art exhibition in the castle is particularly worth seeing. With its location on a steep bank directly on the lake, it is considered an insider's tip for excursions, especially in autumn and in spring during the rhododron bloom. The old nursery houses a farm store and a popular farm café.

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  • Vacation and riding farm Landgut Lischow - Here you can relax, © Ferien- und Reiterhof Landgut Lischow/Schröder

    Vacation and riding farm Landgut Lischow

    • Lischow, 23974 Lischow

    Not far from the Hanseatic City of Wismar in beautiful nature lies the country estate - Lischow. Vacation with many horses, geese and goats in a closed estate with a large farm pond for fishing and an idyllic park to relax.

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    Waldberg Manor House

    • Waldberg, 17109 Waldberg

    Located in a historic manor house, our spacious and stylish 75sqm apartment overlooks gardens and fields. Nature lovers will find peace and quiet in the surroundings, while those interested in culture can explore the nearby villages and towns.

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    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!

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    Castle Old Sammit

    • Am Schloss, 18292 Alt Sammit

    Who wants to spend a real vacation to relax and rest, is with us, away from noise and hustle and bustle, in idyllic forest and lake location, at the right address.

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    Kaarz castle with park

    • Obere Dorfstraße, 19412 Kaarz

    Kaarz Castle is a charming gem surrounded by a castle park in the love Mecklenburg. The partner hotel of WINSTONgolf accommodates 22 individual rooms, suites and apartments.

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    Schmuggerow Castle

    • Dorfstraße, 17398 Schmuggerow

    Stately estate with park in Vorpommern for groups, family vacations and self-catering weddings.

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    Wesselstorf Manor Park

    • Wesselstorf, 18195 Selpin

    A design highlight that can still be experienced today or can be experienced again is the visual axis on the south side of the house across the pond to a hill, the so-called Schlossberg.

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    Oberhof estate

    • Am Gutshof, 23948 Oberhof

    Family-friendly estate close to the beach on the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Vacation apartments in the manor house and coachman's house for 2-6 persons on the Oberhof estate on the Baltic Sea.

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    Hohenbrünzow Castle & Estate

    • Hohenbrünzow, 17111 Hohenmocker

    Four generations under one roof - Kulturgut Hohenbrünzow is gradually becoming a free space for artists, a place of encounter - which promotes culture and education and places value on sustainability.

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    Neustadt-Glewe Castle

    • Alte Burg, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

    The oldest preserved fortress in Mecklenburg stands in Neustadt-Glewe. It is one of the best preserved castles in Mecklenburg and can be visited. At the castle, there is a museum that is well worth seeing, as well as a restaurant and a tourist information office.

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Culture in the Castle

As places of culture, these castles and estates with their historical flair provide an atmospheric ambience and unique experiences at exhibitions, culinary events, galas, concerts, cabaret or historical spectacles.

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    Granitz hunting lodge

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    Rostock Baroque Hall

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  3. Vogelsang Manor

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  4. Country house Kölzow Castle

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    Broock Castle and Estate

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    Güstrow Castle

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  7. Hohendorf Castle

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    Schwerin Palace

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

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

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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    Wiligrad Castle

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    Ludwigslust Castle

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    Manor house Landsdorf

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    Quilow moated castle

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    Hohen Luckow Manor

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    Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

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  17. Gremmelin Estate

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    Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

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  19. Liepen moated castle

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    Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

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  21. State Stud Redefin

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    Hasenwinkel Castle

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    Plüschow Castle - Mecklenburg House of Artists

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    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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    3 Queens Palace

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  26. Ulrichshusen Castle

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  27. Mirow Castle

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    Ludwigsburg Palace

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  29. Kummerow Castle

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    Stolpe Castle

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