Alley and bridges in the castle gardens of Schwerin, © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Parks and Gardens

Though the Palace outshines almost everything around it, there is one more attraction on that island which you shouldn’t miss. To the left of the main entrance, walking through the castle garden, you will find the charming orangery. It is a delicate construction made of cast iron and glass, a unique example of 19th century architecture and one of a kind in Germany. With its parkways, arcades, flower beds, sculptures, and the cross channel the baroque-style castle garden knows how to impress. The garden is public and open to visitors.

The castle garden in Schwerin is considered as one of the most impressive baroque gardens in Northern Germany. Wherever you go and wherever you look, you will see something new, perfectly arranged, with a great attention to detail. The castle garden offers the best of garden design on 1.8 hectares: elements of English landscape design by the lakeside of the island, followed by Italian architecture towards the Palace building with its terraces, typical of Roman parks and villas.

Originally constructed as a French-style pleasance, the garden began to transform in 1748. Architect Jean Legeay envisioned the cross channel to be the center, surrounded by sculptures from the manufacture of the famous Saxon sculptor Balthasar Permoser.

Based on plans by Lenné (the Prussian "Gardening Pope") the garden was expanded in the 19th century. While the general atmosphere remained baroque, the immediate surroundings, including the Greenhouse Garden and the shore area of the lake, became a classical English design. Today, the garden spans across more than 50 acres that are waiting to be explored and will let you experience highlights from several eras of ducal horticulture.

Entrance fee - none, open to public
Entrances - Castle Island, Stelling Straße, Schleifmühlenweg

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State Museum Schwerin

  • Temporarily closed
  • Alter Garten, 19055 Schwerin

In a prominent location on Schwerin Lake, visitors will find a top collection of Dutch paintings, as well as paintings from the 16th to the 21st century and works of handicrafts and graphic art.

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Vacation park Retgendorf

  • Kiefernweg, 19067 Retgendorf

In a sparse pine forest, only 50m away from Lake Schwerin, you will find our spacious hotel complex with direct lake access and natural swimming area. The vacation park has 28 comfortably furnished hotel rooms and 24 vacation homes with modern to luxurious furnishings.

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Vorbeck Manor

  • An der Warnow, 19065 Vorbeck

At the gates of the State capital Schwerin, surrounded by a natural landscape, lies GUT VORBECK with its golf hotel, café HerzensGUT and riding stable directly on the Warnow River. With its 20 rooms and suites located directly on course 13 of the WINSTONlink, the estate's golf hotel offers everything for a perfect vacation in the middle of Mecklenburg's unspoiled nature.

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Easyjump- Trampoline Park

  • Open today
  • Ziegeleiweg, 19057 Schwerin

Easyjump is not only Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's largest trampoline hall but also one of the newest experience highlights in Schwerin.

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Klimawald Herren Steinfeld

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Zur Schafskoppel, 19071 Herren Steinfeld

This climatic forest of almost 7 hectares is located around 5 km northwest of Schwerin, for which around 2,000 young sessile oaks were planted in the fall of 2014. The area is now fully planted and the young trees are growing healthily and dynamically.

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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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VINDUA Houseboats

  • Werderstrasse, 19055 Schwerin

Experience the beautiful Schwerin lake landscape. Either on one of the exclusive and license-free VINDUA houseboats or by kayak or SUP directly at the Schwerin Castle. Together with the adjacent Mecklenburg Lake District, it is one of the most beautiful boating areas in Europe. A paradise for all water lovers and nature lovers.

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“Zum Stadtkrug” Altstadtbrauhaus Schwerin

  • Closed today
  • Wismarsche Straße, 19053 Schwerin

A cozy spot in the heart of Schwerin. A visit to the impressive brewery in Schwerin is well worth it.

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Club Zenit Schwerin

  • Pappelgrund, 19055 Schwerin

The Zenit Schwerin, a former heating plant, has been converted into a cultural stage in the heart of the State capital Schwerin.

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tisch - Co-Working Café not only for working

  • Closed today
  • Wittenburger Str., 19053 Schwerin

Wi-fi, coffee, snacks, events, workshops, business punk, meetings, table tennis, fun - Schwerin's first co-working café offers something for everyone.

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Permanent exhibition "Mecklenburg - so far, so near" of the Mecklenburg Foundation

  • Open today
  • Puschkinstraße, 19055 Schwerin

The Mecklenburg Foundation preserves and tells the history and culture of Mecklenburg!

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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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Arsenal

  • Alexandrinenstraße, 19055 Schwerin

The Grand Ducal Arsenal on the south-western bank of the Pfaffenteich in Schwerin, built between 1840 and 1844, is an impressive example of Tudor Gothic architecture. Today it serves as the seat of the state's Ministry of the Interior and combines historical architecture with a central location on the waterfront.

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Villas on Werderstrasse

  • Werderstraße, 19055 Schwerin

Annastrasse in Schwerin, built between 1862 and 1866, presents a series of neo-Renaissance villas that served as residences for aristocratic families and wealthy citizens. The picturesque façades are based on the formal language of the residential palace and feature spacious courtyards and elegant conservatories.

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Greenhouse Garden and Alexandrine Monument

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin

In the style of English landscape gardens stand Grünhausgarten and the southern palace garden with hippodrome, maze and youth temple. This part of the palace garden was restored to its former glory for the Federal Garden Show 2009. In the center of a meadow surrounded by trees, the Grand Duchess Mother "Alexandrine" looks earnestly and solemnly in the direction of the Temple of Youth.

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