Ludwigslust Castle with reflection in the pond "Karauschen", © SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann
Museums, Historical Buildings, Castles and Manors, Guided museum excursion

The magnificent Ludwigslust Palace, situated in a spacious park with avenues, cascades, canals and water jumps, is the center of the late Baroque town complex. In the castle's museum, the restored rooms shine in courtly splendor and transport visitors back in time. In the hunting hall of the castle there is a café with a spacious terrace overlooking the castle park.

The magnificent baroque palace of Ludwigslust, situated in an extensive park with avenues, cascades, canals and water jumps, is considered the "Versailles of the North". Duke Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin had it built from 1772 to 1776 according to plans by the court architect Johann Joachim Busch as the centerpiece of the late Baroque town complex of Ludwigslust. The palace was inhabited by the dukes until 1945. As a result, the historically evolved atmosphere was preserved. In March 2016, the east wing of the palace was ceremoniously reopened after extensive restoration.

The heart of the palace is the Golden Hall. Monumental columns, large mirrors, magnificent crystal chandeliers and the restored parquet floor will make it shine in courtly splendor in the future and take you back to past times of magnificent balls and festive concerts. After the Golden Hall, the former Picture Gallery is the most important room in the palace. After the restoration, the gallery can be experienced again in its original purpose with a wealth of paintings by the court painters Matthieu, Findorff, Suhrlandt and Lisiewsky and extraordinary architectural models made of cork.

Furthermore, outstanding works of art of all genres are presented in the place with which they are connected by the two regents Frederick and Frederick Francis I and their wives Luise Friederike and Luise. On almost 3,000 square meters, the visitor experiences art of the highest order, among them including the "painted animal park" (Menagerie series) by French court painter Jean-Baptiste Oudry, busts by master sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon, Meissen porcelains, Hamburg silver and Kunstkammer objects and ivory works.

Opening hours:

  • Current information: www.mv-schloesser.de/ludwigslust
  • Public tours: Tuesday to Friday: Tue - Fri 2 p.m.
    Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 11.00, 14.00 and 15.00 hrs

Castle Park

  • open all year round*
  • Guided tour of the palace park via APP with audio guide at www.mecklenburg-schwerin.de/ludwigslust

*The park is temporarily completely closed due to a tree fall. Measures are currently underway to restore traffic safety along the main paths. The castle museum, café and the lawn parterre are accessible.

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Schloss Ludwigslust

Staatliche Schlösser, Gärten und Kunstsammlungen M-V
Schlossfreiheit 1
19288 Ludwigslust


info@schloss-ludwigslust.de
+49 385 588 41 552
https://www.mv-schloesser.de/de/schloss-ludwigslust/
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Staatliche Schlösser, Gärten und Kunstsammlungen M-V
Schlossfreiheit 1
19288 Ludwigslust



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Opening hours
Today, Dec 4, 202410:00 - 17:00 clock
Gültig ab 15. April bis 14. October
Monday closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Friday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Holiday 10:00 - 18:00 clock
Gültig ab 15. October bis 14. April
Monday closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Friday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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Events

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© Henrik Wegner

Ludwigslust Castle Christmas

  • Nächster Termin: 12/14/24
  • Alle Termine: 12/14/24 to 12/15/24
  • Schlossfreiheit, 19288 Ludwigslust

A small and fine, atmospheric, non-commercial Christmas market Christmas market in and around the castle, in baroque style, "as if invited to court court" with lots of entertainment and surprises for children.

Read more: "Ludwigslust Castle Christmas"
© Ralf Pardun

Save the date - Baroque festival at Ludwigslust Palace

  • Date: 5/18/25
  • Schlossfreiheit, 19288 Ludwigslust

A stylish and colorful program for young and old in the castle and park with baroque dances, games and fun for the whole family.

Read more: "Save the date - Baroque festival at Ludwigslust Palace"
© Henrik Wegner

Ludwigslust Castle Christmas

  • Nächster Termin: 12/14/24
  • Alle Termine: 12/14/24 to 12/15/24
  • Schlossfreiheit, 19288 Ludwigslust

A small and fine, atmospheric, non-commercial Christmas market Christmas market in and around the castle, in baroque style, "as if invited to court court" with lots of entertainment and surprises for children.

Read more: "Ludwigslust Castle Christmas"
© Ralf Pardun

Save the date - Baroque festival at Ludwigslust Palace

  • Date: 5/18/25
  • Schlossfreiheit, 19288 Ludwigslust

A stylish and colorful program for young and old in the castle and park with baroque dances, games and fun for the whole family.

Read more: "Save the date - Baroque festival at Ludwigslust Palace"
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© Eckhard Witte

Camping and boat harbor Eldena

  • Am Bootshafen, 19288 Eldena

"Island" of relaxation and tranquility. Round plank café with a magnificent view over the boat harbor. Fishing possibility directly at the pitch or nearby. Large lawn for relaxing and sunbathing. A well-kept green area invites you to look and linger.

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© Fotostudio K3 Kruse GmbH Neustadt-Glewe

Neustadt-Glewe Castle

  • Alte Burg, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

The oldest preserved fortress in Mecklenburg stands in Neustadt-Glewe. It is one of the best preserved castles in Mecklenburg and can be visited. At the castle, there is a museum that is well worth seeing, as well as a restaurant and a tourist information office.

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© Landesforst MV

BUGA climate forest Neuhof

  • Freely accessible at any time
  • Riet Ut, 19306 Neuhof

The BUGA 2009 in Schwerin and a climate forest for our environment - what could be more natural than combining the major event of a Federal Horticultural Show with the reforestation of a new forest area! One day after the start of the BUGA in Schwerin, this sixth 1.7-hectare climate forest in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was opened with a planting event in Neuhof on April 24, 2009.

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© Raimo Reincke

Orangery Ludwigslust

  • Friedrich-Naumann-Allee, 19288 Ludwigslust

The duke's half-timbered orangery, built around 1780, is now a unique event location with its own brewery, just 200 meters from Ludwigslust's baroque palace.

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© TMV/Gohlke

Hotel Neustadt-Glewe Castle

  • Schlossfreiheit, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

Nestled in the charming landscape of the Thousand Lakes Mecklenburg, on the edge of the protected landscape area Lewitz, a wonderful stay awaits you in our 4-star hotel. The castle inspires with baroque splendor, 1,600 m² of lush stucco work and 32 chimneys richly decorated with rosettes, cornices and figures. With branch office of the registry office for a dream wedding in the castle.

Read more: "Hotel Neustadt-Glewe Castle"
© TMV

Ludwigslust castle park

  • Temporarily closed
  • Schlossplatz, 19288 Ludwigslust

The park is temporarily completely closed due to a tree fall. Measures are currently underway to restore traffic safety along the main paths. The castle museum, café and the lawn parterre are accessible.

Read more: "Ludwigslust castle park"
© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Birkenkamp farm

  • Plüter, 19230 Bresegard bei Picher

Guided hikes with alpacas, workshops and seminars, a mini farm store and overnight stays in a teepee - the Birkenkamp farm has so much to offer!

Read more: "Birkenkamp farm"
© Gabriele Skorupski

City Hall Ludwigslust

  • Schloßstraße, 19288 Ludwigslust

Ludwigsluster Schlossstraße is the site of today's town hall. However, the two-story brick building was not always the seat of the city administration. It was built in 1780 by Johann Joachim Busch and initially served as a court house, the upper floor of which housed the Carton-Fabrique.

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© Gabriele Skorupski

Baroque town hall Grabow

  • Am Markt, 19300 Grabow

Built in 1727, the pretty half-timbered building is still a showpiece in the center of the small town of Grabow. The town hall also houses the tourist information office of the town of Grabow.

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© Naturforschende Gesellschaft Mecklenburg e.V.

Natureum Ludwigslust

  • Schloßfreiheit, 19288 Ludwigslust

The oldest building in Ludwigslust, built around 1750 as a fountain house, houses the "Natureum am Schloss Ludwigslust". It was built to supply water to the fountains located behind the former hunting lodge. Today, the "Naturforschende Gesellschaft Mecklenburg e.V." has its headquarters here. On the first floor of the Natureum, nature and the natural history of western Mecklenburg are presented in six rooms.

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© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Ludwigslust castle café

  • Schlossfreiheit, 19288 Ludwigslust

Our cafe is located on the first floor of the beautiful castle. The large terrace offers a great view of the castle park.

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© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Schweizerhaus in Ludwigslust Castle Park

  • Schlossgarten, 19288 Ludwigslust

The bright, thatched half-timbered house in the palace park was built as the summer residence of Duchess Luise at the end of the 18th century in Ludwigslust Palace Park.

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© Gabriele Skorupski

Tines weaving and candle barn

  • Ludwigsluster Straße, 19288 Groß Laasch

If you want to experience how decorative candles are made, the Weaving and Candle Barn in Groß Laasch is just the place for you. Here, Christine Gabler handcrafts pretty light and warmth dispensers that create a cozy atmosphere not only in the cold season.

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© TMV/ Gohlke

die kramserei - many good ideas

  • Platz der Jugend, 19288 Klein Krams

the kramserei - an over 170 year old hall farmhouse in the Griesen area - offers creative freedom in many ways: pottery, candle casting, soap boiling, willow weaving are courses in traditional crafts. In addition, there is a lot to experience live in the hall and on the park-like property.

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© Hotel Erbprinz

Hotel Hereditary Prince

  • Schweriner Straße, 19288 Ludwigslust

The hotel is located in a central, quiet location in the historic baroque town of Ludwigslust. It is a very nice house with style, classic and comfort of a four-star hotel. The restaurant currently offers a pick-up service and recipe boxes for delicious Christmas dishes to take home.

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