The monument "The Mother" represents the suffering of mothers of all nations., © Gabriele Skorupski
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The memorial "The Mother" is located on the federal highway 321 between Raben Steinfeld and Schwerin at the height of the Störkanal. As a reminder for future generations and in reverence for the victims of National Socialism, it was inaugurated in 1975 and still commemorates the death march of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp inmates.

As the Red Army drew ever closer in April 1945 and was finally only a few kilometers away from Sachsenhausen concentration camp, the SS ordered the concentration camp to be evacuated in the morning hours of April 21. 33,000 prisoners were put on the march in the direction of the northwest. They had to walk between 20 and 40 kilometers a day. Many of them were shot on the way, others died of exhaustion in the cold and wet weather. However, some of them reached the area between Schwerin and Parchim by different routes. Near Raben Steinfeld they met units of the Red Army as well as the US Army on May 2, 1945. For the approximately 18,000 prisoners of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp who had survived until then, suffering came to an end at the Störkanal.
A memorial stone erected here in the early 1950s commemorates this. 25 years later, on September 8, 1975, the memorial "The Mother" was inaugurated at this historic site. Sculptor Gerhard Thieme from Berlin created the bronze sculpture, to which four relief panels were later added. "The Mother" has since stood for the nameless suffering of mothers of all nations.

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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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Country and vacation homes at the Settin estate on the lake

  • Crivitzer Straße, 19089 Settin

Gut Settin by the lake - simply different. Out of the city? Enjoy peace and nature? Then you are exactly right here. The country houses and log cabins are top equipped and have an exclusive exclusive location on the estate Settin am See.

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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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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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“Zum Stadtkrug” Altstadtbrauhaus Schwerin

  • Open 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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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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Crivitz town church

  • Kirchenstraße, 19089 Crivitz

Protestant town church Crivitz

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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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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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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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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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Schwerin Castle - Gardens

  • 19053 Schwerin

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.

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Landscape Park and Castle Raben Steinfeld

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  • 19065 Raben Steinfeld

The landscape park was originally designed by court gardener Theodor Klett and belonged to a grand ducal estate. The English-style park on a steep bank above Lake Schwerin incorporates existing trees and opened up to the landscape and the village of Raben Steinfeld with picturesque view axes.

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Open-air museum for folklore Schwerin-Mueß

  • Open today
  • 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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