Schwerin
If you are visiting Mecklenburg-Schwerin, you should plan a stay in the state capital Schwerin. In addition to the famous Schwerin Castle and the surrounding Schwerin Lake and Castle Lake, culture lovers can see old half-timbered houses and a wealth of cultural monuments in the old town. We also recommend a visit to the castle festival in the Old Garden, which delights audiences every year with opulent productions.
Ludwigslust
Ludwigslust is also a well-known vacation destination for culturally and historically interested vacationers that is unparalleled in northern Germany. As the „Versailles of the North“, the town and Ludwigslust Palace convey impressions from the time of the Baroque regency. The era that gave Ludwigslust its current appearance is also celebrated at the annual Baroque Festival in spring and with a Baroque Advent market in the run-up to Christmas.
Wittenburg
The small town of Wittenburg was an important bastion and trading center in the Middle Ages and its ramparts and fortifications have been preserved to this day and can be visited. Families and cultural vacationers in Wittenburg also have the opportunity to learn about the world's most important foodstuff from a different perspective at the MehlWelten Museum. Those who enjoy sports will find an indoor snow paradise to let off steam at the Alpincenter Hamburg-Wittenburg at -1°C all year round.
Plau am See
The climatic health resort of Plau am See is located directly on the western shore of the lake of the same name and combines a historic old town atmosphere with the enjoyment of nature. The town's landmarks are the castle tower with viewing platform and the listed lifting bridge, which offers visitors a special view of the Elde and the harbor basin. Around the promenade, small cafés invite you to linger. If you want to be more active, you can take a canoe out into the waters of the Mecklenburg Lake District or discover exciting things on the nature discovery trail. An excursion to the nearby Bärenwald forest or the surrounding woodlands is the ideal way to round off a vacation in Plau am See for families, nature lovers and anyone looking for peace and quiet.
The monastery town of Rehna
The monastery town of Rehna offers peace and relaxation, which can be found, for example, behind the walls of the former Prämonstratenserinnen monastery. The monastery garden, the monastery pond with adjoining parkland and a Kneipp pool invite you to relax, while regular art exhibitions and concerts provide cultural entertainment. The unspoiled nature around Rehna is known as a pilgrimage route and is ideal for extensive hiking tours from monastery to monastery.
Zarrentin am Schaalsee
Zarrentin am Schaalsee is picturesquely situated on the western shore of the deepest lake in northern Germany and forms the gateway to the UNESCO Schaalsee Biosphere Reserve. The state-approved resort offers a special blend of history and nature with its historic monastery complex, small half-timbered houses and the natural lakeshore. The Schaalsee invites you to swim, paddle or quietly observe nature - with a bit of luck you might spot ospreys or kingfishers. Numerous hiking and cycling trails lead through an unspoiled landscape of forests, moors and meadows. If you are looking for peace and quiet and want to experience precious nature at the same time, Zarrentin is the perfect retreat.
Sternberg lake landscape
In the heart of Mecklenburg-Schwerin lies the Sternberg Lake District - a region made for anyone looking for peace, nature and authenticity. Numerous smaller and larger lakes, including the Great Sternberg Lake and the Luckow Lake, characterize this unique cultural landscape. Whether it's relaxing paddling on quiet waterways, swimming on natural shores or on extensive hiking and cycling tours through the Sternberger Seenland Nature Park - here you can experience Mecklenburg-Vorpommern from its original side. Cultural highlights await you in the charming small town of Sternberg with its historic town church and in the Groäological open-air museum in Raden, which offers exciting insights into the life of the Slavs. A real insider tip for anyone who wants to enjoy unspoiled nature, discover regional culture and simply take a deep breath.