State Capital Schwerin

Germany's Smallest State Capital

Since its foundation by Henry the Lion, Mecklenburg's oldest city has always been the navel of this state. Set in the middle of an idyllic water landscape, the blue of the lakes has always dominated. They take up a quarter of the city's area and in the middle of Lake Schwerin "swims" the imposing castle.

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

Unesco World Heritage Site

The Schwerin Residence Ensemble, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2024, is a fascinating testimony to the history and culture of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. With the magnificent Schwerin Palace in the center, surrounded by lakes and historic gardens, this ensemble embodies the perfect harmony of architecture and nature. The impressive buildings and carefully maintained gardens invite visitors to immerse themselves in the glorious past and experience the beauty of this unique cultural heritage.

Floating fairytale castle

The castle floats on a small island in the large Lake Schwerin. Fairytale-like, graceful and delicate at the same time, it rises proudly and full of dignity out of Germany's fourth largest lake. The impressive ancestral gallery, royal state rooms and the orangery are not to be missed. The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state parliament is now based where the hearts once ruled.

Stroll through the city like something out of a picture book

Stroll through the streets of Schwerin and you will see one architectural beauty after another. The city's oldest building is the Gothic cathedral - one of the most beautiful and imposing brick churches in Germany. The 117-metre-high tower was only added to the church, which was completed in 1416, a good 100 years ago.

Other than that, the city is characterized by the baroque and historicizing styles of the 19th century. For example, the town hall vis-à-vis the cathedral. With its Tudor-style façade, it is reminiscent of an English castle. In grand ducal Schwerin, even the train station and post office are a feast for the eyes. From the modern shopping streets in the city center, you can walk along romantic riverside promenades.

Cultural enjoyment

In the city of the seven lakes, you will find true cultural treasures - and as far as the eye can see: for example, the traditional Mecklenburg State Theatre is located in what is probably Schwerin's most beautiful square, the Old Garden - together with the State Museum's Picture Gallery, it is a symbol of the popular city of music and art.

Numerous major events such as the Schwerin Summer of Culture, the , the film festival, the dragon boat festival on the Pfaffenteich and top-class exhibitions and concerts entice visitors to take a trip to the state capital with its fairytale flair all year round.

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By Canoe, Bicycle or on Foot

  • © TMV/Gänsicke

    Schwerin Lakes Tour

    • Length: 50 km
    • Etappen: 4-5 Tage

    Stages: 4-5 days Enchanting castle scenery, endless expanses and green shores - a treat for nature and culture lovers. The challenging tour across the two-part Schwerin Lake, in which the Schwerin Castle is imposingly reflected, leads past small islands, cozy villages and rustling reed belts.

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  • © TMV/Gänsicke

    Warnowtal circular route

    • Length: 230 km
    • Etappen: 4

    The river with the most water in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern impresses with its versatility. Sometimes the Warnow meanders peacefully through flower meadows and floodplain forests, sometimes it rushes like a mountain stream over large boulders and fallen trees. A wild and romantic adventure not only for cyclists.

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  • Out and about by bike at Güstrow Castle, © TMV/Gänsicke

    Residence Cities Circuit

    • Length: 285 km
    • Etappen: 5

    The Dukes of Mecklenburg left behind a veritable flood of castles. Through disputes over the regency, they divided the land several times. The circular route follows the tracks of the dukes to the former residences - government palaces, summer residences, pleasure and hunting palaces.

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    Elbetal-Schaalsee circular route

    • Length: 380 km
    • Etappen: 7

    Stages: 7 | Some time ago, the inner-German border ran directly along the Elbe and the Schaalsee. In the former no man's land, an original landscape with unique flora and fauna has been preserved. The round trip promises unforgettable experiences of nature and history.

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  • Harbor terrace in the Hanseatic City of Stralsund, © TMV/Gänsicke

    Hamburg-Rügen bike path

    • Length: 527 km
    • Etappen: 10

    Stages: 10 | An enticing bike path connects northern Germany's largest city with Germany's largest island. It takes cyclists right through the middle of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: past fairy-tale castles and shimmering lakes, over hills in Mecklenburg Switzerland to the world-famous chalk cliffs of Rügen.

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  • Mecklenburg Lakes Circuit

    • Length: 265 km
    • Etappen: 4

    In the southwest of the country, the water sparkles in enchanting diversity. One blue pearl follows the next. There are over ninety in the Sternberg Lake District Nature Park alone. Lake Schwerin is the largest on this tour. For bathing enthusiasts and history buffs, the route is pure pleasure.

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  • © Archiv Ev.-Luth. Kirchenkreis Mecklenburg

    St. Birgitta Pilgrimage Route

    • Length: 310 km
    • Etappen: 14

    Today's Birgitta Pilgrimage Route runs from Sassnitz on the island of Rügen via the Hanseatic City of Stralsund, Güstrow, the State capital Schwerin on to Zarrenthin and on to Lower Saxony. Past masterpieces of brick Gothic, through the Sternberg Lake District and to former monasteries - this is how the pilgrimage route of St. Birgitta is believed to have been in 1341.

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      Flea market Rostock city harbor

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      After-work tour of the ADFC

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      Cycling tour around Lake Dümmer

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    4. © adfc-Schwerin

      The three castles cycle tour

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    5. © Fachstelle MV

      FerienLeseLust

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    6. © werk3

      KlangWert/werk3 on the road: Location Wichernsaal - For the 1st Advent BODECKER & NEANDER PANTOMIME-THEATER: SNOWED IN

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    7. © Frank Schemman - Tom Stein

      Vanja Sky

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    8. © rachmaninowchor-kiel.de/ Umlauff 2017

      Charity concert for the Schelfkirche

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    9. SCHILLER, © Annemone Taake

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    11. Always me, July 2024, mixed technique of gouache and acrylic on canvas canvas, © Susanne Utech

      Creative workshop: "What are we for? About social division"

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    12. © TRiPOD

      TRiPOD - Open-air concert at the Kulturforum

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    13. Exhibition THE DISCOVERY OF NATURE at the Kulturforum

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    14. © Thomas Fellow

      Friend 'n Fellow

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    15. © Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater / Illustration: Karen Obenauf

      The merry widow

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    16. © Foto: Marvin Rupper; Design: Tino Hartmann

      Tino Bomelino - WEGEN APOKALYPSE VORVERLEGT - 22nd Schwerin Cabaret Festival

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    17. © Pixabay (Efraimstochter)

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    18. © Schule der Künste e.V.

      ONE WORLD summer vacation project

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    19. © Manfred Baumann

      Sky du Mont "I'm already looking forward to tomorrow"

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    20. Philipp Poisel, © Sophie Seybold

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    21. © Annika Schmidt

      Elke Winter

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    22. © Friederike Hellmann

      35 years of Festspiele MV - We celebrate at the E-Werk!

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    23. © Danny Frede

      Pool attendant Schaluppke "SPASSbad"

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    24. © adfc-Schwerin

      Wind turbine tour from Schwaan

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    25. © adfc-Schwerin

      Cycle tour: Land of lakes and castles

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    26. © Eric Travers

      Nature Film Night Schwerin "Bambi - A life story from the forest"

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    27. © Stiftung Mecklenburg

      Jewish life in the history of Schwerin

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    28. © WEISSE FLOTTE Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH

      Erdinger twilight cruise

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    29. © adfc-Schwerin

      Organ bike tour to Vietlübbe

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    30. © Alice Ionescu 2016

      10th A-CAPPELLA-FEST at the Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

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    31. © werk3

      Concert: The Schwerin Project

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    32. © werk3

      Concert - Flare

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    33. © Zoo Schwerin

      6th Zoolauf

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    34. © Maris Rietrums

      Crash! Boom! Bang!

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    35. © Fachstelle MV

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    36. © Victoria Tomaschko

      Engerling

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    37. © Reimond Weding

      Venetian days Schwerin

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    38. © Frank Embacher

      Ben Zucker - Outside Live

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    39. © Ralf Grobelnik

      "It's not the size that matters"

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    40. © adfc-Schwerin

      Tour to the Red Lake near Brüel

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    41. Press photo, © Espen Nowacki

      Best of Musicals

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    42. Stadtwerke beach party on Zippendorf beach in Schwerin. Big beach party on Lake Schwerin with sport, fun and music for the whole family, © maxpress

      Stadtwerke-Strandfest Schwerin

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    43. © © Silke Winkler

      Rauh verdorri! Lothar starts here

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    44. Start preparation, © U.M.

      OstSeenRoller 2025

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    45. © Christine Schütze

      Christine Schütze - "Well, she'd be too thin for me!" - Piano cabaret

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    46. Howard Carpendale - Our Summer Open Air 2025, © Semmel Concerts

      Howard Carpendale - Our summer - Open Air 2025 - Live with band

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    47. Knuckle of pork, © WEISSE FLOTTE Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH

      Pork knuckle ride

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    48. © adfc Schwerin

      After-work tour

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    49. Danny Buller, © Danny Buller

      Schlagerboot with Danny Buller

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    50. © Oliver Borchert

      Schwerin's treasures: Old town, castle garden & castle

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    51. © Landespolizeiorchester Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

      Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Police Orchestra: Open-air concert

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    52. © WEISSE FLOTTE Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH

      Erdinger twilight cruise

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    53. © Thomas Berns

      Stina Holmquist

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    54. © adfc-Schwerin

      Three Lakes Tour with Tempzin Monastery

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    55. © © Jörg Schmidt - ARS Foto + Consulting GmbH

      Photo tour Schwerin Castle

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    56. © Malwerk-schwerin.de

      HOLIDAY WORKSHOP for kids & teens / "SUMMERDREAMS" & "WUNDERWALD"

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    57. Layla Zoe

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    58. Gregor Meyle & Band

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    59. Bands & Friends

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    60. Fifth KON-Takte - Event 2025 at the Schwerin Conservatory

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    61. © (c) Rainer Musholt

      Salon Extra with live music: Trio Teixido, Siccardi, Di Petro

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    62. © Manfred Wegner

      Instructor Schmidt

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    63. © werk3

      Summer is coming! werk3 on tour Schleswig-Holstein-Haus Kulturforum MerQury The Queen Tribute Band

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    64. © Ralf_Brinkhoff

      Horwitz sings Brel

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    65. © malwerk-schwerin.de

      Workshop Designing modern jewelry

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    66. © werk3

      Summer concerts at werk3! Back in Schwerin - Schirneck & Keune A Tribute to Neil Young

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    67. Vacation program

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    68. © Ricka Kinamoto

      Vacation program

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    69. © SSGK M-V

      Countdown event no. 3 of the Staatliches Museum Schwerin

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    70. © Netzwerk für Menschen

      Job-Date Special in Schwerin/Lewenberg

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    71. © Christian Möller /MOE

      Schwerin Gourmet Garden

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    72. © werk3

      KlangWert/werk3 on tour / Location: Wichernsaal: Dirk Audehm and Lemmi Lembcke - 2025 Christmas is coming for sure!

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    73. Nicole, © Christine Funk

      Nicole

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    74. © Runder Tisch Landesgeschichte M-V

      Language in your luggage

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    75. © Janice Mersiovsky

      Thunder Road

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    76. © Franz Bunke, Gewitterstimmung © Stiftung Mecklenburg, Foto Henning Lehmann Ehlert

      Guided tour of the exhibition THE DISCOVERY OF NATURE at the Kulturforum

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    77. © Rudelle

      Rudelle - Feminist Reading Circle Schwerin

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    78. © Kultasiipi

      Kultasiipi

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    79. © Michael Kratt

      Tour with the night watchman of Schwerin

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    80. © Stadtmarketing Schwerin

      Small pub chat

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    81. Public guided tour Schwerin

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    82. © John Garner

      John Garner

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    83. © adfc-Schwerin

      Cycle tour to the Lottihof

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    84. Philipp Poisel, © Sophie Seybold

      Philipp Poisel

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    85. © Anna Neubauer

      Snack with political dessert at the last Friday bar before the summer break at Komplex Schwerin

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    86. © Regina Kehn, Kindermann Verlag Berlin

      Regina Kehn "Marie Curie - a woman changed the world"

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    87. Vehicle presentation for the classic car meeting 2024. Here is the fashion show "The driver's clothing, matching the year of construction of his classic car", © M. Brandt

      13th Schwerin classic car meeting

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    88. © Zoo Schwerin

      Zookultur - Open-air cinema at the zoo

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    89. © Jens Werner

      MESH - Open Air 2025 (Fulltime Best Off Show)

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    90. Capped gibbon at Schwerin Zoo during the evening safari, © Zoo Schwerin

      Evening safari through Schwerin Zoo

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    91. © Ulla Meinecke

      Ulla Meinecke

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    92. © Matthias Marggraf

      Ultracello

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    93. © Fuzzy Chameleons

      Fuzzy Chameleons & Friends at the Kulturforum

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    94. © Oliver Borchert

      "The beginning and end of all music" - choral concert

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    95. © Jens Gerber

      Guest performance by the GewandhausChoir Leipzig

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    96. © Stiftung Mecklenburg

      Schwerin personalities

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    97. © HR Business GmbH

      7th Schwerin Job Fair

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    98. © adfc-Schwerin

      Bike tour to the Open Gardens Day in MV

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    99. © Daniel Waldhecker_

      Concert: Irish Roots

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    100. © Oliver Borchert

      Organ summer in St. Paul's Church Schwerin

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    101. Address: Zum Festplatz 32, 23966 WismarStand fees:Flea market goods / handicrafts : 8 €/meterNew goods (limited) : 12 €/meterDealer information:Set-up Fridays from 10:00 a.m.Set-up Sat/Sun from 6:00 a.m.Dismantling from 4:00 p.m., © Lennard Kuhring

      Flea market in Wismar

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    102. Erdinger twilight cruise, © WEISSE FLOTTE Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH

      Erdinger twilight cruise

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    103. © adfc Schwerin

      After-work tour

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    104. © Marvin Ruppert

      Dr. Pop

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    105. © adfc-Schwerin

      To the battlefield of 1712 and on to Gadebusch

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    106. "From Vienna With Love" - Conchita Wurst in Concert

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    107. © Fachstelle MV

      FerienLeseLust

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    108. Bodo Wartke, © Sven Hagolani

      Bodo Wartke

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    109. Ramona Czygan - Summer Blues

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    110. Kale trip, © WEISSE FLOTTE Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH

      Kale trip in November

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    111. Kitchen table with cat, © S. Pamperin

      Creative writing in the Schwerin writing kitchen

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    112. Danny Buller, © Danny Buller

      Christmas hit

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    113. © Adobe Stock

      Filming location Schwerin

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    114. © 2015-25 Aktion "Offene Gärten in MV"

      Open Gardens in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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    115. © Ausstellungsplakat / Exhibition Poster, KvMVSn, 2025

      Emily Jones: we᾽re doing alien᾽s milk aren᾽t we?

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    116. © Heiner Köpke

      Max Beier - "Love & Order" - 22nd Schwerin Cabaret Festival

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    117. Address: Am Strande 66, 18057 RostockStand fees:Rummage goods / handicrafts : 8 €/meterNew goods (limited) : 12 €/meterDealer information:Set-up Sat/Sun from 6:00amDismantling from 4:00pmIMPORTANT NOTES:Dealers who stand at our markets for two days pay 1€ per meter less on the 2nd day of the event.On the basis of the receipt we can trace who participates on both days of the event., © Lennard Kuhring

      Flea market at Rostock city harbor

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    118. Sophia, © Phil Hessler

      Sophia

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    119. © adfc Schwerin

      After-work tour

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    120. © Anne Hornemann

      Late Night with amarcord

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    121. © werk3

      Concert: Rüdiger Krause Trio

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    122. © adfc-Schwerin

      Cycle tour to the Friedrichsmoor hunting lodge

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    123. Kale trip, © WEISSE FLOTTE Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH

      Kale trip in November/ December

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    124. © Silke Winkler

      MeckProms: Fire, lust for life!

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    125. © Şeyma Tuna

      BORDERS Büşra Kayıkçı

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    126. © Pixabay

      Crime scene Schwerin

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    127. © Silke Winkler

      Taurüch before midnight

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    128. © Kristin Damaschke

      Looked behind the house

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    129. © Pfefferminz

      Peppermint

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    130. © adfc Schwerin

      After-work tour

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    131. St. Martin's goose, © WEISSE FLOTTE Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH

      St. Martin's goose trip

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    132. © M. Wehry

      Damage to cultural assets as an everyday experience - on the anatomy of some deplorable facts and what we can do about them: Evening lecture by Matthias Wehry

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    133. © Matthias Kupcyk

      QUEENZ OF PIANO

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    134. © Stiftung Mecklenburg

      "SCHWERIN BLACK AND WHITE"

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    135. Erdinger twilight cruise, © WEISSE FLOTTE Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH

      Erdinger twilight cruise

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    136. © Jiyang Chen

      Clara and Robert Schumann

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    137. © Heike Steinweg, Suhrkamp Verlag

      "Mondays at littera et cetera" reading with Marion Poschmann "Die Winterschwimmerin", moderated by Dr. Gottfried Timm, former pastor and Minister of the Interior in MV

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    138. © SSGK M-V

      Countdown event no. 1 of the Staatliches Museum Schwerin

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    139. Address: Zum Festplatz 32, 23966 WismarStand fees:Flea market goods / handicrafts : 8 €/meterNew goods (limited) : 12 €/meterDealer information:Set-up Fridays from 10:00 a.m.Set-up Sat/Sun from 6:00 a.m.Set-up from 4:00 p.m.IMPORTANT NOTES:Dealers who stand at our markets for two days pay 1€ per meter less on the 2nd day of the event.We can use the receipt to track who is participating on both days of the event., © Lennard Kuhring

      Flea market in Wismar

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    140. © Festspiele MV

      The bicycle concert

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    141. © SSGK M-V

      Countdown event no. 2 of the Staatliches Museum Schwerin

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      Hippodrome

      • Schleifmühlenweg, 19053 Schwerin

      The "Hippodrome" is a spot in the southern part of the Castle Garden of Schwerin. It is situated on a small hill surrounded by big old trees. The name "Hippodrome" is derived from the name for a riding arena in ancient times.

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      State Museum Schwerin

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      • 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 home on Lake Trams

      • Von-Barner-Straße, 19417 Trams

      Vacation home on Lake Trams //sauna//whirlpool//accessible//incl. boat

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      BOULEVARD Hotel Old Town Schwerin

      • Klosterstraße, 19053 Schwerin

      The BOULEVARD Hotel Schwerin Altstadt is located in a central yet quiet city center location. In just a few minutes walk you can reach the Schwerin Castle, theaters and museums, state parliament, cathedral, as well as the business and shopping centers.

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      Schwerin Cathedral St. Marien and St. Johannis

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      • Am Dom, 19055 Schwerin

      The proverbial highlight of the churches in Mecklenburg: Schwerin Cathedral. This imposing masterpiece of brick Gothic is the oldest building in the city of Schwerin, has the highest church tower in Mecklenburg at 117.5 meters and is the only true cathedral in the state. The cathedral is open daily. Those who climb the 220 steps of the tower are greeted by a breathtaking view over Schwerin's lake landscape.

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      Landscape Park and Castle Raben Steinfeld

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      • Forststraße, 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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      Best Western Seehotel Frankenhorst

      • Frankenhorst, 19055 Schwerin

      Summer freshness and winter idyll on the shore of Lake Schwerin

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    • Short-term care Gartenhöhe

      • Gartenhöhe, 19053 Schwerin

      In a quiet location near Schwerin Castle, the modern short-term care facility offers bright, accessible rooms - also for accompanying persons without care needs. Care, comfort and excursion possibilities can be ideally combined here.

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      Hedges Garden

      • Schleifmühlenweg, 19053 Schwerin

      The Hedges Garden is situated in the southern part of Schwerins Castle Garden. It has been planted in 2009 for the National Garden Exhibition (BUGA). Inspired by hedge mazes and as a show room for garden borders it reminds of royal garden labyrinths. Right next you find the "Temple of Youth", a restaurant and the museum "Schleifmühle".

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      School hostel Raben Steinfeld

      • Am See, 19065 Raben Steinfeld

      Our two guest houses are located on a beautiful 15,000m² natural area in the immediate vicinity of Lake Schwerin. We are easy to reach by car as well as by the Schwerin public transport. For groups up to 40 people we offer accommodation, full board and varied programs.

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      Youth temple

      • Schleifmühlenweg, 19053 Schwerin

      The Youth Temple in the southern palace garden, rebuilt in 2014, is a romantic vantage point. From here you can enjoy beautiful views of the Lazy Lake, the Greenhouse Garden and the Alexandrine Monument, as well as the Schwerin Palace Garden.

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      Landhaus Schwerin Pension & Café

      • An der Chaussee, 19055 Schwerin

      Charming half-timbered house on the outskirts of Schwerin with a cozy guesthouse and café - ideal for a relaxing break or a stopover on a cycle tour around the Schwerin lakes. The café offers homemade cakes and coffee specialties.

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      Equestrian monument of Friedrich Franz II

      • 19053 Schwerin

      The equestrian statue for the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin stands vis-à-vis with the castle on a square in the palace garden. Surrounded by flowers, rose bushes and the romantic leaves, it is a highlight of the palace gardens of Schwerin.

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    • Old Palace

      • Schloßstraße, 19053 Schwerin

      The Old Palace is located on the Old Garden, on the corner of Schlossstraße, with its eastern façade facing the palace. The Old Palace, also known as the Alexandrinenpalais or Erbprinzenpalais, has been an important part of Schwerin's residential ensemble since 1801 due to its courtly use.

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      Schelfkirche Schwerin

      • Lindenstraße, 19055 Schwerin

      It is a rare beauty - the only pure brick Baroque church in the West Mecklenburg region. An architectural cousin of the Michel in Hamburg. Worth seeing is the crypt of the Mecklenburg dukes. The church is open daily and can be visited.

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      Museum Grinding Mill Schwerin

      • Schleifmühlenweg, 19061 Schwerin

      From magnificent floors to fine walking stick knobs, works of art made of stone and precious stones were produced for the ducal court in the Schwerin Grinding Mill. The mill is located on the edge of the stately palace grounds and is in working order and used as a museum. Visitors can learn about stone cutting and stone grinding and get to the bottom of the living conditions of the day laborers and grinding millers. The museum is open all year round.

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      InterCity Hotel Schwerin

      • Grunthalplatz, 19053 Schwerin

      Schwerin is not only the State capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, but also the oldest city in the state and a pearl with its beautiful landmark, the Schwerin Castle. Explore Schwerin and the Mecklenburg Lake District from the hotel and enjoy your stay.

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      Schwerin Climbing Forest

      • An der Crivitzer Chaussee, 19061 Schwerin

      Right next to the Schwerin Zoo, 9 courses with over 80 exciting climbing tasks await you. At the end of an eventful day in the Schwerin Climbing Forest, you have definitely won a lot: A lot of fun, a good feeling for yourself and lots of new perspectives. So get into the forest! And up the tree!

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      AMEDIA Plaza Schwerin

      • Bleicher Ufer, 19053 Schwerin

      Our hotel is located directly at the Ostorfer Lake in beautiful Schwerin.The famous Schwerin sights, such as the Schwerin Castle, the Mecklenburg State Theater and the historic Old Town are only a few minutes walk away.

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      Grand ducal office building

      • Alexandrinensraße, 19055 Schwerin

      The monumental administration building is located to the northwest of the old town, directly on the Pfaffenteich lake. The building was erected when the Grand Ducal administration moved from Ludwigslust to Schwerin between 1842 and 1845.

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      AWO SANO - Holiday Center Schwerin Lake

      • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin / Mueß

      Whether it's a school trip, holiday camp, conference or holiday together - the Schwerin holiday centre offers its guests numerous opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.

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      Old court gardener's house

      • Schlossgartenallee, 19061 Schwerin

      The Old Court Gardener's House was built for court gardener Christian Daniel Friedrich Klett. He received the property as a gift from the Grand Duke. It is an essential part of the former palace nursery with its preserved buildings.

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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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      Reppin castle

      • 19067 Schwerin

      Reppin Castle offers an optimal vantage point with a view over Lake Schwerin.

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      Commandant's house

      • Arsenalstraße, 19053 Schwerin

      The Commander's House on the south bank of the Pfaffenteich in Schwerin is an elegant example of neoclassical architecture and served as the official residence of the commander of the Grenadier Guards Battalion. Built between 1836 and 1837, it is a symbol of the reform and modernization of the Mecklenburg military under Grand Duke Paul Friedrich.

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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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      SCHWERIN PLUS Touristik-Service GmbH Travel from Castle to Castle

      • Mecklenburgstraße, 19053 Schwerin

      Travel from castle to castle in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Individual trips to castles, manor houses and manor houses. We offer castle tours, walking tours with luggage transfer, bicycle tours with luggage transfer, car tours and concert tours to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival.

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      New Town Palace

      • Puschkin Str., 19055 Schwerin

      The Neustädtische Palais served as the Grand Duke's temporary residence during the palace renovations and is located in the historic Puschkinstraße. With its style, characterized by French Renaissance and Baroque elements, it reflects the signature of the master builders Johann Joachim Busch and Hermann Willebrand. From a widow's residence to a grand ducal residence, it changed over the centuries and became state property in 1920.

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      Schwerin stables

      • Werderstraße, 19053 Schwerin

      The building complex was built from 1837 to 1842 according to plans by Georg Adolf Demmler as a riding hall with stables and coach house as well as adjoining apartments for the servants. It is located on a peninsula and surrounded by a spacious green area with trees and walking paths. Today the building houses two ministries

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      Greenhouse with cavalier house

      • Lennéstraße, 19061 Schwerin

      The Greenhouse and the Kavaliershaus opposite it in Schwerin Palace Gardens form an impressive architectural ensemble designed by Peter Joseph Lenné and Georg Adolph Demmler. Embedded in an extensive landscaped park, they served as a summer residence and symbolize the hospitality of the grand ducal family.

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    Frequently asked questions about your visit to Schwerin

    What are the top sights in Schwerin?

    The Schwerin Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2024, is the highlight of the city. Other highlights include the historic old town, the cathedral, the Pfaffenteich lake and the Schelfstadt district with its charming half-timbered houses.

    What is the best way to explore Schwerin?

    The best way to discover Schwerin is on foot, by bike or on a boat trip on Lake Schwerin. There are also city tours by bus.

    What is the best way to reach Schwerin?

    Schwerin is easily accessible via the A24, A14 and A20 highways. Take the train to Schwerin main station or Schwerin Mitte. It is about 1.3 km from the main station to the city center.

    Are there special guided tours in Schwerin?

    Yes, in addition to classic city tours, there are also themed tours, such as "Crime Scene Schwerin" or tours through the Schelfstadt. Information and dates can be found on the city's official website.

    What makes Schwerin Castle special?

    The Schwerin Castle is picturesquely situated on an island in Lake Schwerin and impresses with its fairytale architecture. Today it houses the state parliament and a museum.

    Where can you eat well in Schwerin?

    Schwerin offers a wide range of restaurants and cafés, from regional cuisine to international specialties. The restaurants in the old town and by the Pfaffenteich are particularly recommended.

    What leisure activities are there in Schwerin?

    In addition to sightseeing, you can also go on boat trips, cycle or explore the surrounding lakes in Schwerin. The city offers numerous opportunities for active recreation.

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