Castles and Manors

Castle Hotels, Events and Culture

The region between the Baltic Sea and the Lake District is rich in noble manor houses from medieval times surrounded by magnificent gardens. The best thing is that many of them open their doors and invite guests to enjoy them - as an elegant restaurant, a stylish castle hotel or a special concert venue.

A bird's eye view of Schwerin Castle. // © MV-T/Gänsike

A castle, a park, a lake – this romantic combination is more widespread in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern than in any other European region. Between green hills, dense forests and colorful meadows lie around 2,000 castles, manor houses and manor houses picturesquely nestled in romantic parks and the vast landscape between the Baltic Sea coast and the Mecklenburg Lake District.

Around 300 of these stately properties invite visitors to stroll, relax and enjoy themselves as museums, concert halls and event venues or as stylish hostels. Some are also very popular as romantic wedding venues.

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The most beautiful castles in the country

The most imposing residences have been left behind by the Dukes of Mecklenburg: The Renaissance palace of Güstrow, the baroque complex of the town of Ludwigslust, the Schloss Schwerin as a prime example of romantic historicism and the classicist palace of Hohenzieritz were built primarily for representative purposes . This was followed by entire town ensembles such as Putbus and Neustrelitz, as well as noble summer residences and playful hunting lodges such as Granitz and Gelbensande.

These grand and royal estates offer visitors fascinating insights and views - starting from the panoramic views of the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, from the 1000-year history of the Mecklenburg dukes to the most extensive collection of Dutch paintings from the Golden Age in Europe.

Visit castles and gardens

The most magnificent castles from Schwerin to Hohenzieritz are now in the care of the state. They are considered cultural-historical jewels, venerable witnesses of time and outstanding storytellers.

  1. Hohenzieritz Castle

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  2. Goldenes Licht taucht Schloss Mirow in eine mystische Atmosphäre. Nebelschwaden ziehen über die Seenlandschaft der Mecklenburgischen Seenplatte und lassen das historische Ensemble aus dem 18. Jahrhundert wie aus der Zeit gefallen wirken. Ein Moment purer Stille zwischen Wasser und Wald. // © 1000seen.de

    Mirow Castle

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  3. Dreamlike location: Scherin Castle on a small island in Schwerin Lake // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

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  4. Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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  5. Feston avenue to Bothmer Castle // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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  6. Schloss Ludwigslust mit Spiegelung im Karauschenteich // © SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

    Ludwigslust Castle

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  7. Güstrow Castle

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  8. Ansicht Schlossgarten // © Stadt Güstrow

    Güstrow castle garden

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  9. View of the Grand Duke's throne room in the living and state apartments of Schwerin Castle Museum // © Lothar Steiner © Staatliches Museum Schwerin

    Schwerin Castle Museum

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  10. Jagdschloss Granitz aus der Vogelperspektive // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Granitz hunting lodge

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Spend the Night in the Castle

Today, many former residences of princes and landed gentry offer stylishly furnished apartments and rooms, often with beautiful terraces and gardens. From small idyllic country houses for two to family-oriented organic hotels, equestrian lodges and monastery hostels to wellness and golf hotels, the range of accommodation on offer is perfect for a royal . The latter can be found, for example, at the neo-baroque Schloss Fleesensee in the Mecklenburg Lake District.

Passion manor house in the Peene Valley

The Peene Valley in the heart of Western Pomerania is also full of such cultural treasures: The romantic Hotel Schloss Neetzow in the style of English country estates is one of the most striking manor houses that give expression to a historicist-romantic architectural concept. The Gutshof Liepen, with its country-style rooms, works sustainably and refines the restaurant's cuisine with herbs and salads from its own harvest. The moated castle Quilow, a Renaissance building and monument of national value, was renovated and reopened in 2020 for exhibitions, concerts, readings and workshops. The three houses are beautifully connected by the Peene Valley River Landscape Nature Park.

Events in Schlössern

Music, dancing, good food and socializing have always been part and parcel of high society. Today, the facilities are open to the general public and serve as a unique backdrop for unforgettable cultural events.

To in June and to the öffnen many manor and castle lords open their doors and attract guests with a varied cultural program in the impressive historic Gemäuer, while the initiative invites individual travelers to enjoy culinary delights and stimulating conversations in Mecklenburg ParkLand. The MV Festival brings numerous castles such as Ulrichshusen, Schwiessel and Kummerow to life and the takes place in June and July against the imposing backdrop of Schwerin Castle.

Other recurring events in castles, castle parks and stately homes:

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  • Gutshaus Niendorf // © Tannhäuser

    Niendorf Manor House

    • Zum Gutshaus, 23996 Niendorf

    Niendorf manor house between Wismar and Schwerin on the B106.

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  • © Jagdschloss friedrichsmoor / @sebfoto.de

    Hunting Lodge Friedrichsmoor

    • Schlossallee, 19306 Friedrichsmoor

    The hunting lodge Friedrichsmoor is located in the middle of the protected landscape area Lewitz (Slavic: area rich in game). Here you can relax directly in nature, between meadows, forests and rivers. Biking and hiking trails as well as the adventure trail "Legendary Lewitz" invite you to explore.

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  • Gevezin Manor House

    • Hofstraße, 17039 Gevezin

    Spend the night well. Good entertainment. Recover well. At Gutshaus Gevezin, visitors can enjoy mindfulness and relaxation and at the same time find space for recreation and entertainment.

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  • Hotel Castle Rattey

    • Schlossplatz, 17349 Schönbeck

    Schloss Rattey is an inviting and unpretentious manor house with a park and surrounding vineyards and was built in 1806. Today's Hotel Schloss Rattey offers guests 15 spacious double rooms and suites equipped with modern comforts, as well as a restaurant, sauna and farm shop.

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  • Vorbeck Manor // © Gut Vorbeck / Stefan von Stengel

    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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  • © Hotel Gutshaus Parin

    Hotel Gutshaus Parin

    • Am Wirtschaftshof, 23948 Parin

    Quiet and idyllic is the bio and health hotel Gutshaus Parin in the middle of the Mecklenburg nature.

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  • Außenansicht HerenHaus Dölitz // © RvdStarre

    HerrenHaus Dölitz

    • Dölitz, 17179 Gnoien

    The HerrenHaus Dölitz is a baroque house and one of the oldest in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It has been a family residence again since 2016 and is open to visitors and vacation guests interested in art and culture.

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Culture in the Castle

As places of culture, these castles and estates with their historical flair provide an atmospheric ambience and unique experiences at exhibitions, culinary events, galas, concerts, cabaret or historical spectacles.

  1. Schloss Ludwigslust mit Spiegelung im Karauschenteich // © SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

    Ludwigslust Castle

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  2. Landhaus Schloss Kölzow // © Landhaus Schloss Kölzow/Detlef von der Lühe

    Country house Kölzow Castle

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  3. Güstrow Castle

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  4. Die Wasserburg Liepen und das Gesindehaus kann man vom Park aus über eine kleine Holzbrücke erreichen. // © Burmeister

    Liepen moated castle

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  5. Das um 1700 erbaute Gusthaus Hohen Luckow. // © Frank Burger

    Hohen Luckow Manor

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  6. Guthaus Gremmelin von oben // © Gutshaus Gremmelin

    Gremmelin Estate

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  7. The manor house is built in the style of Tudor Gothic. // © Herrenhaus Vogelsang / DOMUS Images Alexander Rudolph

    Vogelsang Manor

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  8. Schloss Kummerow - die Südfassade // © Alexander Rudolph

    Kummerow Castle

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  9. Außenansicht Schloss Ludwigsburg // © MV-T/Tiemann

    Ludwigsburg Palace

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  10. Hohenzieritz Castle

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  11. Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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  12. Manor house Landsdorf

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  13. Jagdschloss Granitz aus der Vogelperspektive // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Granitz hunting lodge

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  14. Dreamlike location: Scherin Castle on a small island in Schwerin Lake // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

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  15. Schloss Broock mit Lenné-Park, 2013 // © Christian Schmidt

    Broock Castle and Estate

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  16. © Angelika Schulz

    Rostock Baroque Hall

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  17. © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

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    Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

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  19. © P.A. Kroehnert

    State Stud Redefin

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  20. © Schloss Hasenwinkel

    Hasenwinkel Castle

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  21. Außenansicht Künstlerhaus Schloss Plüschow // © Schloss Plüschow

    Plüschow Castle - Mecklenburg House of Artists

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  22. Gutshaus Hessenburg Parkansicht // © Gutshaus Hessenburg / Philipp Obkircher

    Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

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  23. Feston avenue to Bothmer Castle // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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  24. Quilow moated castle

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  25. Exterior view Ulrichshusen Castle in spring // © Kathleen Stutz

    Ulrichshusen Castle

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  26. Schloss und Park Hohendorf // © Schloss Hohendorf

    Hohendorf Castle

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    3 Queens Palace

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  28. Stolpe Castle on the island of Usedom - the cultural centre // © Schloss Stolpe / Anja Batzdorf

    Stolpe Castle

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  29. Goldenes Licht taucht Schloss Mirow in eine mystische Atmosphäre. Nebelschwaden ziehen über die Seenlandschaft der Mecklenburgischen Seenplatte und lassen das historische Ensemble aus dem 18. Jahrhundert wie aus der Zeit gefallen wirken. Ein Moment purer Stille zwischen Wasser und Wald. // © 1000seen.de

    Mirow Castle

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    Special autumn experiences in castles and manor houses

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  3. The adventure gardens in Mecklenburg-Schwerin

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  4. Workation in the Mecklenburg Lake District

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  6. Family tour of the Granitz hunting lodge on Rügen

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  7. The Flower Queen and Mirow Castle

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