Between the Middle Ages and Modern Times

Impressive Cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Insight into the alleys of the old town of Rostock, © TMV/Gänsicke

Between the Middle Ages and Modern Times

Impressive Cities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Stroll in the maritime ambience of the Hanseatic cities, wander through the residential quarters or go on a discovery tour in the medieval small towns with brick churches and market squares: There is a lot to experience on a city trip to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Stroll in the maritime ambience of the Hanseatic cities, wander through the residential quarters or go on a discovery tour in the medieval small towns with brick churches and market squares: There is a lot to experience on a city trip to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

 

Cities Steeped in History: In the Footsteps of Merchants and Dukes

Originality, distinctiveness, and a unique cultural heritage determine the character of the cities between the Baltic Sea and the Lake District. The Hanseatic cities of Rostock, Wismar, Stralsund and Greifswald captivate visitors with their imposing brick buildings and their proximity to the sea. The residential towns in the Mecklenburg Lake District enchant with elegant castles and parks, above all the state capital Schwerin with its fairy-tale castle on Lake Schwerin. Medieval authenticity, on the other hand, can be experienced in the four-gate city of Neubrandenburg and its perfectly preserved city walls.

State Capital Schwerin

Once a city where dukes resided, Schwerin is today the seat of the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The oldest city in the state has lost none of its stately splendour of the “golden times”. In the midst of one of Germany's largest lakes rises Schwerin Castle, the city's landmark. There are other impressive buildings such as the City Theater, the State Art Museum, the neo-gothic Paulskirche church, the “Neues Palais” that served as a domicile for duke Friedrich or the Arsenal at Pfaffenteich, waiting to be discovered in the streets of Schwerin, not to mention other cultural riches the state capital has to offer.

Rostock and Warnemünde

A city trip to Rostock provides the experience of maritime city flair, the finest sandy beaches and tranquillity of the nature that surrounds it. The Hanseatic city has a historic old town and a harbour with many small stores, boutiques, cafes and restaurants. Its nearby Baltic resort of Warnemünde, with its kilometre-long white sandy beach, is an excellent destination for excursions. In the “Rostocker Heide”(Rostock Heath), the largest contiguous coastal forest in Germany, nature lovers will find colourful flora and species-rich fauna.

Hanseatic City of Wismar

In the footsteps of Störtebeker: The Hanseatic city of Wismar captivates with its medieval charm. Patrician houses, warehouses and offices are reminders of times gone by, yet their interior decoration has remained almost unchanged over many centuries. Guided city tours or boat trips are the best way to explore the historical significance of the city, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002.

Schwerin Castle - its splendor still shines beyond the green expanses of its worth seeing parks, © TMV/Allrich

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The Hanseatic and university city of Rostock is an exciting destination for autumn vacationers who like to enjoy culinary, © TMV/Gänsicke

Rostock & Warnemünde


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Aerial view of the Hanseatic city of Wismar with St. Nicholas Church.

Hanseatic City of Wismar


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Hanseatic City of Stralsund

In Stralsund, too, the feeling of the Hanseatic era can be felt at every turn. The so-called "Venice of the North" impresses with its architectural diversity and is also a proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ozeaneum is an attraction for young and old explorers. Located in the city's harbour, it offers lots of exciting information about the sea, has huge aquariums and even a penguin facility. Stralsund is also an ideal starting point for excursions to the islands of Rügen and Hiddensee or the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula.

Hanseatic City of Greifswald

A historic old town and proximity to the sea: the university and Hanseatic town of Greifswald already served as an inspiration for its most famous son, the romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich. Some of his paintings can be seen in the Pomeranian State Museum (Pommersches Landesmuseum). But the museum’s harbour with its more than 50 ships is also worth a visit. Architecturally interesting are especially the buildings of the university, the red town hall, and the brick churches.

Neubrandenburg

Neubrandenburg is also known as the city of the four gates, because these brick buildings characterise the image of the place. But they are not the only witnesses of the past. An almost completely preserved city wall, the towers and gates belonging to it as well as the green ramparts give visitors a vivid impression of medieval city life. You can experience the unique atmosphere of times gone by either on guided tours or wandering on your own.

Barlach Town of Güstrow

An imposing castle with a playful pleasure garden, an old town characterised by half-timbered houses, a classicist town hall and an awe-inspiring cathedral; these are all parts of Güstrow that already impressed Ernst Barlach, the important artist of the 20th century, who chose the town as his adopted home for almost thirty years. It owes its nickname of Barlach's town to him. The works of the expressionist sculptor, printmaker and writer can still be admired today in three museums.

The Katharinenkloster is located in the heart of the UNESCO-protected old town of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund

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The silhouette of Greifswald from the air and view of the church towers.

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A view over the old town of Neubrandenburg with a view of the concert church and Lake Tollensesee in the background.

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Güstrow Castle and the cathedral from the air - Barlachstadt Güstrow

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