Barlach Town Güstrow

Imposing Palace Building and Playful Pleasure Garden

There is a magic in the quiet evening: Güstrow Castle, © TMV/Nikulski

Barlach Town Güstrow

Imposing Palace Building and Playful Pleasure Garden

Ernst Barlach was already enthusiastic about the residential town of Güstrow. No wonder, given the imposing palace building with its playful pleasure garden in front of it, the old town with its half-timbered houses, the classicist town hall and the awe-inspiring cathedral, which today houses a sculpture by Barlach.

 

 

Ernst Barlach was already enthusiastic about the residential town of Güstrow. No wonder, given the imposing palace building with its playful pleasure garden in front of it, the old town with its half-timbered houses, the classicist town hall and the awe-inspiring cathedral, which today houses a sculpture by Barlach.

 

 

"Güstrow is a Place where you can live - Despite Italy", Ernst Barlach.

With great pride, the city of Güstrow may call itself "Barlachstadt", because the sculptor, graphic artist and playwright Ernst Barlach settled here in 1910 and lived in Güstrow for almost 30 years. Today, three museums in Güstrow commemorate this important artist of the 20th century. In the Güstrow Cathedral even, the sculpture "The Floating" created by Ernst Barlach, adorns the venerable walls.

The Jewel in the Heart of the City

A well-known landmark of Güstrow is the Güstrow Castle. The popular photo motif of every visitor to Güstrow was built in the Renaissance style and completed in 1671. Guided tours through the castle offer historical insights worth knowing about past years.

Always worth a walk is the associated castle park, this was designed in the same Italian style as the castle and is in the form a rarity in Germany. Low box hedges now enclose nine beds of equal size. Shady arbors of hornbeam and an artificial moat enclose the area and harmoniously integrate the garden and palace into the city's system of ramparts and moats.

Stroll Through the Old Town

How about an impressive night watchman tour through the old town of Güstrow? Because Güstrow delights with numerous town houses of different eras, the classicist town hall, hidden cafés and galleries as well as picturesque backyards.

The Vacation Experts for the Barlach Town of Güstrow

  • Tourist Information Güstrow
    Franz-Parr-Platz 10
    18273 Güstrow
    Phone: + 49 3843 681023

Güstrow in Moving Pictures

Tour Tips for Exploring

Unterwegs mit dem Rad am Schloss Güstrow, © TMV/Gänsicke

Residence Cities Circuit

  • Length: 285 km
  • Etappen: 5

Stages: 5 | The Dukes of Mecklenburg left behind a veritable flood of castles. Through disputes over the regency, they divided the land several times. The circular route follows the tracks of the dukes to the former residences - government palaces, summer residences, pleasure and hunting palaces.

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© TMV/Legrand

Manor house circuit

  • Length: 230 km
  • Etappen: 4

Stages: 4 | Manorial country estates reflect the former wealth of lords of the manor, blue-blooded aristocrats and highly decorated civil servants. In the hills of Mecklenburg Switzerland, the imposing country palaces are particularly densely populated.

Read more: "Manor house circuit"
© TMV/Gänsicke

Hamburg-Rügen bike path

  • Length: 527 km
  • Etappen: 10

Stages: 10 | An enticing bike path connects northern Germany's largest city with Germany's largest island. It takes cyclists right through the middle of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: past fairy-tale castles and shimmering lakes, over hills in Mecklenburg Switzerland to the world-famous chalk cliffs of Rügen.

Read more: "Hamburg-Rügen bike path"
© TMV/Tiemann

Berlin-Copenhagen Cycle Route

  • Length: 387 km
  • Etappen: 7

Stages: 16 | Route length in MV: 260 km | Out of the metropolis and into nature. When city dwellers get hooked on the lakes, they can get in the saddle and cycle along well-maintained cycle paths past forests, lakes and fields not only to the Baltic Sea, but even beyond to Copenhagen.

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Destinations & Event Tips

Tips for a Visit Güstrow

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View castle garden, © Stadt Güstrow

Güstrow castle garden

  • Open today
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

The garden of Güstrow Castle was first mentioned in 1570 and was subsequently redesigned several times. On the occasion of the 750th anniversary of Güstrow, the garden was rededicated in 1978. Old plans formed the basis for the design.

Read more: "Güstrow castle garden"
© Wildpark-MV

Wildpark-MV

  • Primerburg, 18273 Güstrow

Welcome to the wild animal adventure in Güstrow: Experience wolf, bear & Co. wilder than in the zoo! The 200 hectare wildlife and landscape park invites the whole family to an unforgettable experience. The local flora and fauna can be discovered in spacious enclosures, some of which can be walked on.

Read more: "Wildpark-MV"
Güstrow Castle is one of the most important Renaissance castles in northern Europe, © SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

Güstrow Castle

  • Temporarily closed
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

On the edge of the old town of Güstrow, one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe surprises with its southern charm. Magnificent stucco ceilings from the time of construction have been preserved. Extensive renovation work is currently taking place in the castle. Due to this, the castle museum is not open to the public.

Read more: "Güstrow Castle"
Exterior view of the exhibition wagon at the Malmstroem Museum, © Malmström-Museum

Malmström Museum

  • Zu den Wiesen, 18273 Güstrow

The Güstrow Malmström Museum offers an interesting insight into the almost three hundred years of artistic and circus history of the Kolter-Malmströms, who have been based in Güstrow since 1917.

Read more: "Malmström Museum"
© Gut Gremmelin

Gut Gremmelin

  • 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.

Read more: "Gut Gremmelin"
© Christoph Nahr

City Hall Güstrow

  • Closed today
  • Markt, 18273 Güstrow

None of the Mecklenburg town halls of classicism looks as festive and inviting as this one in Güstrow.

Read more: "City Hall Güstrow"
© Historisches Wasserkraftwerk

Historic hydroelectric power station

  • Temporarily closed
  • Am Berge, 18273 Güstrow

-temporarily closed- The historic hydroelectric power plant of the Güstrow municipal utility still generates green electricity from hydroelectric power, which is fed into the Güstrow power grid. For interested parties, the Güstrow municipal utility offers a guided tour by appointment.

Read more: "Historic hydroelectric power station"
© Christoph Nahr

Güstrow Cathedral

  • Domplatz, 18273 Güstrow

Construction of the cathedral began in 1226 and was not completed until 1335 with the consecration of the altar. The transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic period can be clearly seen at Güstrow Cathedral. The cruciform ground plan and the elongated choir room point to the Romanesque concept. The massive west tower is 44 meters high.

Read more: "Güstrow Cathedral"
© Christoph Nahr

Meseum visit

  • Date: 12/11/23
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

Treasures from the depot

Read more: "Meseum visit"
© Kurhaus am Inselsee

The Original Musical Dinner

  • Date: 1/6/24
  • Heidberg, 18273 Güstrow

Northern Germany's most successful dinner show...never before has musical been so close!

Read more: "The Original Musical Dinner"

Wolf walk at dusk in the Wildpark-MV

  • Date: 1/14/23 to 12/28/23
  • Primerburg, 18273 Güstrow

Guided tour through the predator commune to wolves, lynxes & Co. incl. wolf feeding. Recommended minimum age: 6 years.

Read more: "Wolf walk at dusk in the Wildpark-MV"

Dog Day at the Wild Park MV

  • Date: 1/21/23 to 12/16/23
  • Primerburg, 18273 Güstrow

Free entry for the four-legged friend on dog day!

Read more: "Dog Day at the Wild Park MV"
© Steffen Goitzsche

Ernst Barlach Theater

  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

The Ernst Barlach Theater in Güstrow is a guest theater with 365 seats. The program offers a varied program of spoken word, music and dance theater, children's and youth theater, cabaret, cabaret, rock and jazz concerts, and symphony concerts.

Read more: "Ernst Barlach Theater"
Exhibition in the City Museum, © André Hamann

City Museum Güstrow

  • Open today
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

Since 2003, the Güstrow City Museum has had a new location: it is located above the city archives in the hospital of a country workhouse built in 1826.

Read more: "City Museum Güstrow"
Exterior view of St. Mary's parish church, © Helga Möbius

Parish Church of St. Mary

  • Open today
  • Markt, 18273 Güstrow

The Güstrow parish church stands on the market square in the immediate vicinity of the town hall. The first documented mention of the parish church dates back to 1308. After the fire in the center of Güstrow in 1503, which also destroyed the church, it was rebuilt and consecrated in 1508. When you enter the parish church, the first thing you see is the completely restored Jan Borman altar from 1522. This work of art, the ornate pulpit, the impressive organ and a small Barlach angel are already reasons enough to take a look around. But there is one very special highlight that you should not miss: 196 steps lead up to the 41 meter high observation deck of the highest building in Güstrow. A magnificent view over the city and Heidberge, the lakes and the meadows leaves many tourists amazed.

Read more: "Parish Church of St. Mary"
View castle garden, © Stadt Güstrow

Güstrow castle garden

  • Open today
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

The garden of Güstrow Castle was first mentioned in 1570 and was subsequently redesigned several times. On the occasion of the 750th anniversary of Güstrow, the garden was rededicated in 1978. Old plans formed the basis for the design.

Read more: "Güstrow castle garden"
© Wildpark-MV

Wildpark-MV

  • Primerburg, 18273 Güstrow

Welcome to the wild animal adventure in Güstrow: Experience wolf, bear & Co. wilder than in the zoo! The 200 hectare wildlife and landscape park invites the whole family to an unforgettable experience. The local flora and fauna can be discovered in spacious enclosures, some of which can be walked on.

Read more: "Wildpark-MV"
Güstrow Castle is one of the most important Renaissance castles in northern Europe, © SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

Güstrow Castle

  • Temporarily closed
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

On the edge of the old town of Güstrow, one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe surprises with its southern charm. Magnificent stucco ceilings from the time of construction have been preserved. Extensive renovation work is currently taking place in the castle. Due to this, the castle museum is not open to the public.

Read more: "Güstrow Castle"
Exterior view of the exhibition wagon at the Malmstroem Museum, © Malmström-Museum

Malmström Museum

  • Zu den Wiesen, 18273 Güstrow

The Güstrow Malmström Museum offers an interesting insight into the almost three hundred years of artistic and circus history of the Kolter-Malmströms, who have been based in Güstrow since 1917.

Read more: "Malmström Museum"
© Gut Gremmelin

Gut Gremmelin

  • 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.

Read more: "Gut Gremmelin"
© Christoph Nahr

City Hall Güstrow

  • Closed today
  • Markt, 18273 Güstrow

None of the Mecklenburg town halls of classicism looks as festive and inviting as this one in Güstrow.

Read more: "City Hall Güstrow"
© Historisches Wasserkraftwerk

Historic hydroelectric power station

  • Temporarily closed
  • Am Berge, 18273 Güstrow

-temporarily closed- The historic hydroelectric power plant of the Güstrow municipal utility still generates green electricity from hydroelectric power, which is fed into the Güstrow power grid. For interested parties, the Güstrow municipal utility offers a guided tour by appointment.

Read more: "Historic hydroelectric power station"
© Christoph Nahr

Güstrow Cathedral

  • Domplatz, 18273 Güstrow

Construction of the cathedral began in 1226 and was not completed until 1335 with the consecration of the altar. The transition from the Romanesque to the Gothic period can be clearly seen at Güstrow Cathedral. The cruciform ground plan and the elongated choir room point to the Romanesque concept. The massive west tower is 44 meters high.

Read more: "Güstrow Cathedral"
© Christoph Nahr

Meseum visit

  • Date: 12/11/23
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

Treasures from the depot

Read more: "Meseum visit"
© Kurhaus am Inselsee

The Original Musical Dinner

  • Date: 1/6/24
  • Heidberg, 18273 Güstrow

Northern Germany's most successful dinner show...never before has musical been so close!

Read more: "The Original Musical Dinner"

Wolf walk at dusk in the Wildpark-MV

  • Date: 1/14/23 to 12/28/23
  • Primerburg, 18273 Güstrow

Guided tour through the predator commune to wolves, lynxes & Co. incl. wolf feeding. Recommended minimum age: 6 years.

Read more: "Wolf walk at dusk in the Wildpark-MV"

Dog Day at the Wild Park MV

  • Date: 1/21/23 to 12/16/23
  • Primerburg, 18273 Güstrow

Free entry for the four-legged friend on dog day!

Read more: "Dog Day at the Wild Park MV"
© Steffen Goitzsche

Ernst Barlach Theater

  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

The Ernst Barlach Theater in Güstrow is a guest theater with 365 seats. The program offers a varied program of spoken word, music and dance theater, children's and youth theater, cabaret, cabaret, rock and jazz concerts, and symphony concerts.

Read more: "Ernst Barlach Theater"
Exhibition in the City Museum, © André Hamann

City Museum Güstrow

  • Open today
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

Since 2003, the Güstrow City Museum has had a new location: it is located above the city archives in the hospital of a country workhouse built in 1826.

Read more: "City Museum Güstrow"
Exterior view of St. Mary's parish church, © Helga Möbius

Parish Church of St. Mary

  • Open today
  • Markt, 18273 Güstrow

The Güstrow parish church stands on the market square in the immediate vicinity of the town hall. The first documented mention of the parish church dates back to 1308. After the fire in the center of Güstrow in 1503, which also destroyed the church, it was rebuilt and consecrated in 1508. When you enter the parish church, the first thing you see is the completely restored Jan Borman altar from 1522. This work of art, the ornate pulpit, the impressive organ and a small Barlach angel are already reasons enough to take a look around. But there is one very special highlight that you should not miss: 196 steps lead up to the 41 meter high observation deck of the highest building in Güstrow. A magnificent view over the city and Heidberge, the lakes and the meadows leaves many tourists amazed.

Read more: "Parish Church of St. Mary"
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Hotels in Güstrow

© Daniel Stohl

Family hotel at the zoo

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© Florian Busch

Hotel & Restaurant Kurhaus am Inselsee

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© Jan Hendrik Hertzsch

Ringhotel Old Town

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© Gut Gremmelin

Gut Gremmelin

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© Florian Foest

Friedrichshof Manor

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© Daniel Stohl

Sweet Dream Hostel & Pension

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© Neil Kilindo

The mill villa Bützow

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Rear view of the hunting lodge, © Jagdschloss Bellin

Bellin hunting lodge

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© Christina Czybik

Hotel & Restaurant at the castle park

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© Gestüt Ganschow

Ganschow Stud Farm

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Vietgest castle from the sea side, © Schloß Vietgest

Vietgest castle

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© Fischer

Vacation apartment "Gartenhaus am Inselsee

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© Gutshotel Groß Breesen

Manor Hotel Groß Breesen

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Exterior view of the Strandhaus zum Inselsee, © Strandhaus am Inselsee

Beach house at the Inselsee

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