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.

Exterior view of Wiligrad Castle from bird's eye view, © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative — ©© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

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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Samow Manor

Samow, 17179 Behren-Lüpchin

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

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.

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.

Kummerow Castle

Am Schloss, 17139 Kummerow

The baroque palace on the shores of Lake Kummerow was renovated to the highest standards of historic preservation. The castle houses a private collection of modern art with a focus on international photography.

Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

Closed today
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.

©© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Landscape Park and Castle Raben Steinfeld

Temporarily closed
19065 Raben Steinfeld

The landscape park was originally designed by court gardener Theodor Klett and belonged to a grand ducal estate. The English-style park on a steep bank above Lake Schwerin incorporates existing trees and opened up to the landscape and the village of Raben Steinfeld with picturesque view axes.

View of the manor house from the access road, © Klaus-Dieter Bartsch — ©© Klaus-Dieter Bartsch

Blengow Manor

Lindenallee, 18230 Blengow

A quietly situated, listed, renovated manor house as a vacation domicile in the Salzhaff region. Restful and relaxing vacations for vacation guests.

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.

Astronomical Observation Station Lühburg

Lühburg, 17179 Walkendorf

One of 6 thematic observation stations of the astro nature trail "De Sternkieker" in the Mecklenburger ParkLand Star Park.

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.

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.

Schwartow hunting lodge

Boizestr., 19258 Schwartow

The hotel-restaurant is the ideal place for a relaxing day with friends, your partner or the whole family, for your vacation, as a stopover during leisure activities and for events. Especially for romantic wedding celebrations.

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!

Schwechower Obstbrennerei (fruit distillery)

Open today
Am Park, 19230 Schwechow

Gut Schwechow is about 40 km southwest of Schwerin, in the scenic Biosphere Reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe, surrounded by large apple orchards. Schwechow fruit brandy is distilled only from the finest, most aromatic fruits.

©© Schlosshotel Burg Schlitz/Petra Stüning Photografie

Castle Hotel Schlitz Castle

Burg Schlitz, 17166 Hohen Demzin

"The place where the soul grows wings". The ideal place for all people who love the good and fine life in the countryside. A paradise for horses and riders.

Dargibell Castle Estate

Temporarily closed
Dargibell, 17398 Neu Kosenow

The manor house is one of the most important architectural monuments in the "Grafenwinkel" region of Western Pomerania. The baroque building with its English-style interior dates back to the 15th century.

Gutshaus Woserin - Art on the lake

Am See, 19406 Woserin

Academy of Art Culture and Recreation - a creative magical place to work creatively. Workshops, courses and events in various fields are offered.

Polchow Manor

Gutshofallee, 18299 Wardow / OT Polchow

In the manor house Polchow as well as in the outbuildings tastefully furnished vacation apartments are rented. The estate also includes a spacious estate park as well as a riding facility with a jumping arena, a dressage arena and an indoor riding arena.

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.

Manor house Wietzow

Wietzow, 17129 Daberkow

Gutshaus Wietzow, a neo-Gothic manor house beautifully situated in the Tollense valley, was first mentioned around 1620 and came to the von Blücher family in the 17th century, later to the von Linden family. Karl Friedrich von Linden had an English landscape park laid out after 1750.