Obviously Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, had a weakness for water when he founded the town of Schwerin in 1160. About one third of the town area consists of lakes and another third of forest, parks and gardens. Here the political, cultural and historical heart of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern pulsates: Schwerin castle is not only a museum, but also the seat of the State Parliament. Schwerin castle is said to have 365 turrets and towers - one for every day of the year.
Schwerin
365 turrents, masters of fine arts and a castle as a stage
Old town
Just a few minutes away from the castle is the old part of the town of Schwerin with several hundred historic half-timbered houses, impressive churches and governmental buildings. In the old streets, visitors can walk between small boutiques and shops. Although the town is cosy and peaceful, everything in Schwerin has a touch of elegance. For example, the people in Schwerin often like to enjoy a piece of cake in one of the town's many cafés – but with a bit of cream, of course!
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Tourist-Information Schwerin
Are you planning to visit the state capital of Schwerin with family or friends - or a business trip, perhaps? Great! At the Tourist Information Schwerin, we are happy to assist in planning and organising your trip to Schwerin.
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WEISSE FLOTTE - Lake Cruises Schwerin
From April to October, the passenger ships of Schwerin's "WEISSE FLOTTE" ("WHITE FLEET") offer daily trips from the pier right next to Schwerin Castle
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Schwerin Castle Museum
A variety of towers are reaching into the sky, on top of them golden domes and sparkling pinnacles. The museum shows the splendor of ducal times with beautiful rooms, weapons, fine china and silver. It is open to visitors.
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Schwerin Cathedral St. Marien and St. Johannis
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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Mecklenburg State Theater
The Mecklenburg State Theater in the beautiful state capital Schwerin has a lot to offer: a talented acting ensemble, a versatile musical theater, the third oldest orchestra in Germany, an international ballet ensemble, the Young State Theater Parchim and the traditional Fritz Reuter Stage - up Platt, as well as the highlight of the season every summer, the Schwerin Castle Festival with a diverse program.
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Schelfkirche 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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Schwerin Castle - 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.
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Open-air museum for folklore Schwerin-Mueß
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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Cultural capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Schwerin is seen as the cultural capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Although it is relatively small, Schwerin has an impressive theatre, museums and art scene. The Mecklenburg State Theatre and the State Museum Schwerin are particularly interesting.
Lake Schwerin
Lake Schwerin is a unique water paradise for sailors and surfers. Sailing schools and surf stations, lots of jetties along the watercourse paths and guest berths attract lots of water-based tourists every year. Where there is a lot of water, there is also a lot of fish! Many resorts offer fishing enthusiasts the chance to practise their hobby when on holiday. A camping holiday on one of the beautiful campsites is a very pleasant and adventurous experience. A large network of water hiking trails offers you a view of the charming and varied countryside with river banks, meadows and forests that are as pretty as a picture. With a little luck, you will discover rare birds and animal species.
