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Varied events in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern are often found in special places. The curtain rises for virtuoso musicians in parks and brick churches. Museums display their treasures on ships and in harbor warehouses. And artists transform crooked barns and thatched fishermen's cottages into fine galleries.

Imaginative fireworks: In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, it's showtime all year round. In summer, acrobats, artists, cabaret performers and clowns present their colorful programs in front of Ludwigslust Castle., © TMV/Roth

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is not only a highly attractive tourist destination due to its natural beauties and rich wildlife, but also an immensely popular culture trip destination for those interested to learn more about the culture and historic past of Germany. More than 2000 castles, manor houses and stately homes in a variety of architectural styles illustrate the background of the 800-year history of the Mecklenburg grand dukes. Museums, old universities and brick gothic churches such as Saint Georgen in the city of Wismar provide fascinating insight into the medieval way of life of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Northern Germany. Along the coast the seaside resorts set their own accents with the so-called spa architecture, an easily recognizable style typical for these resort buildings.

History and Culture

From cities, castles and manor houses to music and art, there is something for everyone to experience in this region filled with hidden gems. City tours will provide immediate insight into gorgeous medieval cities such as Schwerin, Wismar and Stralsund, notable pearls of the land in many aspects, rich in history and cultural treasures.

The castle Schwerin is a perfect example of unique things to discover. The castle itself is situated on a small island in the midst of Schwerin Lake, and is surrounded by impressive parks and gardens. This masterpiece of architecture resembles castles from romantic fairy tales and is a remarkable landmark for the City of Schwerin and the region.

Wismar is the prime example of a place where the time seems to stand still. This beautiful hanseatic city, whose historical old town has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site, was founded in 1226 and offers an impressive amount of old gabled houses to discover, built in the specific brick gothic architecture style typical of Northern Germany.

The old town of Stralsund has also been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site and was one of the most prosperous medieval cities of the Hanseatic League. Rich in historic buildings with their distinctive gabled roofs, the old town reveals the way of life as it was the norm throughout the centuries, particularly in the “Old Market Square” that served as the beating heart of the city. Stralsund is especially well known for the most impressive three medieval Brick Gothic churches, namely the St. Mary's Church, St. Nicholas Church and St. James Church.

For centuries, the Baltic region has captivated the imagination of countless artists and attracted them to these parts of Germany, including - among many others - the famous painters Caspar David Friedrich and Philipp Otto Runge, who lived and worked in Vorpommern. Currently there are three artist colonies, Ahrenshoop, Schwaan and Hiddensee, that house a number of artists and display their formative works. The solemn and peaceful quality of both the cultural and historical heritage as well as the natural beauties of the region make it a perfect destination for not only cultural tourism, but also those interested in escaping the hustles of daily lives and creating the works of art of any kind in these tranquil sanctuaries.

The baroque castle park of Ludwigslust has been the main actor every year in August since 1995, when international artists can be experienced on more than 20 stages. With artistry and acrobatics, comedy and clowning, masks and puppets, puppetry and pantomime, they entertain and enchant the audience., © TMV/Grundner

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Book exciting experiences in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and discover the diversity of the region. Whether water sports, nature explorations or cultural highlights - here you will find activities for every taste. For example, a canoe tour with friends or family on the lake.

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In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, nature becomes the stage, as here on the spectacular Ralswiek Nature Stage., © TMV/Grundner

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View of the open-air "Kleines Fest im großen Park" in Ludwigslust., © TMV/Roth

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Characteristic and timeless: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's museums

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's museums are like the state itself: full of surprises and stories. From historic steam locomotives to sparkling amber and masterpieces of art, every collection opens a window into another world. Sometimes wild like the local animal kingdom, sometimes quiet like the brick churches on the coast. A place where past, present and the extraordinary come together.

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Open-air museum for folklore Schwerin-Mueß

  • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

In the historic village ensemble directly on Schwerin Lake, visitors stroll between old farmhouses, fruit trees, herb beds and through the restored garden of a village teacher. The museum-like buildings show village life in the 19th century. Markets, events with traditional music, Low German theater performances, seminars and children's holiday programs take place during the season.

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Borner Forestry and Hunting Museum Ferdinand von Raesfeld

  • Chausseestraße 64, 18375 Born

Borner Forestry and Hunting Museum Ferdinand von Raesfeld

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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.

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"Kiek in un wunner di" - Museum of Curiosities

  • Open today
  • Friedrich-Lessen-Weg, 17213 Malchow

Not far from the monastery church is a museum full of rarities and curiosities from the everyday life of the population of the first half of the 20th century exhibits.

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Museum of local history Börgerende

  • Seestraße, 18211 Börgerende

Many historical exhibits bring to life the stories of life and work in the local community of Börgerende-Rethwisch.

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Darß Museum Prerow

  • Temporarily closed
  • Waldstraße, 18375 Prerow

Cultural history, folklore and natural history collections of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst region

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Mecklenburg Organ Museum

  • Open today
  • Kloster, 17213 Malchow

The largest organ museum in northern Germany invites you to examine and listen to the most beautiful organs.

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Historical view of Malchow monastery, © Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

Malchow Monastery Art Museum

  • Open today
  • Kloster, 17213 Malchow

The Malchow Monastery Art Museum is located in historically renovated rooms where works of art are presented in their uniqueness. The history of regional artists becomes a tangible experience.

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Reading Room in the City Library in the Cultural Quarter, © Stadt Neustrelitz/Sebastian Haerter

Cultural Quarter Mecklenburg-Strelitz

  • Open today
  • Schloßstraße, 17235 Neustrelitz

Discover. Marvel. Linger. Encounter.

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The open-air museum Groß Raden, © Landesamt für Kultur und Denkmalpflege Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Landesarchäologie

Open Air Archaeological Museum Groß Raden

  • Kastanienallee, 19406 Groß Raden

Located on a peninsula in Lake Groß Raden, the open-air museum provides insights into the life of the Northwest Slavic tribes a thousand years ago with faithful replicas of dwellings and craft workshops as well as a temple.

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DDR Everyday Life Museum Malchow

  • Open today
  • Kirchenstraße, 17213 Inselstadt Malchow

The building was inaugurated in 1957 as a "movie palace", but today presents objects from past times.

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Open-air museum for folklore Schwerin-Mueß

  • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

In the historic village ensemble directly on Schwerin Lake, visitors stroll between old farmhouses, fruit trees, herb beds and through the restored garden of a village teacher. The museum-like buildings show village life in the 19th century. Markets, events with traditional music, Low German theater performances, seminars and children's holiday programs take place during the season.

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© Moritz Kertzscher

Borner Forestry and Hunting Museum Ferdinand von Raesfeld

  • Chausseestraße 64, 18375 Born

Borner Forestry and Hunting Museum Ferdinand von Raesfeld

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© 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.

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© Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

"Kiek in un wunner di" - Museum of Curiosities

  • Open today
  • Friedrich-Lessen-Weg, 17213 Malchow

Not far from the monastery church is a museum full of rarities and curiosities from the everyday life of the population of the first half of the 20th century exhibits.

Read more: ""Kiek in un wunner di" - Museum of Curiosities"
© Franka Tredt

Museum of local history Börgerende

  • Seestraße, 18211 Börgerende

Many historical exhibits bring to life the stories of life and work in the local community of Börgerende-Rethwisch.

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© Darß-Museum

Darß Museum Prerow

  • Temporarily closed
  • Waldstraße, 18375 Prerow

Cultural history, folklore and natural history collections of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst region

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© Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

Mecklenburg Organ Museum

  • Open today
  • Kloster, 17213 Malchow

The largest organ museum in northern Germany invites you to examine and listen to the most beautiful organs.

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Historical view of Malchow monastery, © Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

Malchow Monastery Art Museum

  • Open today
  • Kloster, 17213 Malchow

The Malchow Monastery Art Museum is located in historically renovated rooms where works of art are presented in their uniqueness. The history of regional artists becomes a tangible experience.

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Reading Room in the City Library in the Cultural Quarter, © Stadt Neustrelitz/Sebastian Haerter

Cultural Quarter Mecklenburg-Strelitz

  • Open today
  • Schloßstraße, 17235 Neustrelitz

Discover. Marvel. Linger. Encounter.

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The open-air museum Groß Raden, © Landesamt für Kultur und Denkmalpflege Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Landesarchäologie

Open Air Archaeological Museum Groß Raden

  • Kastanienallee, 19406 Groß Raden

Located on a peninsula in Lake Groß Raden, the open-air museum provides insights into the life of the Northwest Slavic tribes a thousand years ago with faithful replicas of dwellings and craft workshops as well as a temple.

Read more: "Open Air Archaeological Museum Groß Raden"
© Kultur- und Sportring e.V.

DDR Everyday Life Museum Malchow

  • Open today
  • Kirchenstraße, 17213 Inselstadt Malchow

The building was inaugurated in 1957 as a "movie palace", but today presents objects from past times.

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What Events Can I Visit?

There is a large number of exciting events one can attend to throughout the year on the culture trip to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, offering something for every taste. Music concerts at extraordinary and unusual places, multi-faceted museums, fascinating outdoor theatre performances and breath-taking festivals are only some of the cultural tourist attractions available.

During the summer, the festival season delights the visitors with its classical music festivals and numerous jazz concerts, oftentimes taking place as open-air events at unforgettable venues. Many different music and theatre performances take place in quaint fishing villages and seaside resorts, with the landscape of the Baltic Sea forming the impressive and unique background.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is tightly filled with various cultural tourist attractions, providing unforgettable insights in the medieval way of life for anyone interested in exploration of the cultural heritage of Germany that was predominant in these regions for centuries, and is still largely preserved in our modern times. You can find upcoming events in our event calendar.

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Two people toast with sparkling wine while holding a sparkler, with the illuminated skyline of Rostock in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in the background.

New Year's Eve at the Baltic Sea and lakes


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View of a house with thatched roof in the resort Born a. Darß., © TMV/Grundner

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Beautiful rape field in Jasmund National Park on Jasmund Peninsula in the north of Rügen., © TMV/Werk3

Whitsun between the Baltic Sea and lakes


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