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. Mirow Castle

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  2. Granitz hunting lodge

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  3. Schlossgarten mit Orangerie in Neustrelitz // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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

    Ludwigslust Castle

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  5. Blick in den Thronsaal des Großherzogs in den Wohn- und Prunkappartements des Museum Schloss Schwerin // © Lothar Steiner © Staatliches Museum Schwerin

    Schwerin Castle Museum

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  6. Schloss und Schlossgarten Güstrow // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Güstrow Castle

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  7. Ansicht Schlossgarten // © Stadt Güstrow

    Güstrow castle garden

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  8. Außenansicht des Schlosses Hohenzieritz // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Hohenzieritz Castle

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  9. Traumhafte Lage: Schloss Scherin auf einer kleinen Insel im Schweriner See // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

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  10. Festonallee zum Schloss Bothmer // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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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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  • Aerial view of Levetzow manor house // © Herrenhaus Levetzow / Bernd Lüskow

    Levetzow Manor House

    • Am Gutshaus, 23972 Lübow

    In the Levetzow manor house you can expect a spacious ambience, in the vacation apartments a mixture of comfort, modernity and the "old".

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  • Luftaufnahme Areal Schloss Ranzow // © Schloss Ranzow / FotoArt Mirko Boy

    Hotel & Apartments Ranzow Castle

    • Schlossallee, 18551 Lohme

    Schloss Ranzow - Hotel & Apartments is situated in a sublime location with a magnificent view over the Baltic Sea.

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  • Krimvitz manor house

    • Krimvitz, 18581 Putbus

    The manor house was built in the middle of the 19th century and surrounded by a small well-kept park.

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  • Entering over cobblestones you will catch sight of the castle Alt Sammit in its splendor // © Schloss Alt Sammit/ K.H.Kleinpeter

    Castle Old Sammit

    • Am Schloss, 18292 Alt Sammit

    Who wants to spend a real vacation to relax and rest, is with us, away from noise and hustle and bustle, in idyllic forest and lake location, at the right address.

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  • Exterior view of Kalkhorst Castle // © MV-T, Danny Gohlke

    Kalkhorst Castle

    • Am Park, 23942 Kalkhorst

    On the 1st floor of the castle, the art gallery attracts vacation guests interested in art. Some rooms here also serve as accommodation for guests. In the inner courtyard, artists also live and work in the artists' department @LabKalkhorst, and you can look over their shoulders. Anyone who is an art enthusiast will find their favorite place here.

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  • Willkommen im Gutshaus Woserin // © Gutshaus Woserin / Sabine Puschmann

    Gutshaus Woserin - Art on the lake

    • Am See, 19406 Woserin

    Academy of Art Culture and Recreation - a creative magical place to work creatively. Workshops, courses and events in various fields are offered.

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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. Guthaus Gremmelin von oben // © Gutshaus Gremmelin

    Gremmelin Estate

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  2. Das Gutshaus ist im Stil der Tudorgotik gebaut. // © Herrenhaus Vogelsang / DOMUS Images Alexander Rudolph

    Vogelsang Manor

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

    Ludwigslust Castle

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

    Country house Kölzow Castle

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  5. Schloss und Schlossgarten Güstrow // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Güstrow Castle

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

    Hohen Luckow Manor

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

    Liepen moated castle

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

    Ludwigsburg Palace

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

    Kummerow Castle

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

    Broock Castle and Estate

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  11. Granitz hunting lodge

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  12. Traumhafte Lage: Schloss Scherin auf einer kleinen Insel im Schweriner See // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

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  13. © Angelika Schulz

    Rostock Baroque Hall

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  14. Außenansicht des Schlosses Hohenzieritz // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Hohenzieritz Castle

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  15. Schlossgarten mit Orangerie in Neustrelitz // © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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  16. © MV-T/Gohlke

    Manor house Landsdorf

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  17. © MV-T/Gänsicke

    Quilow moated castle

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  18. Außenansicht Schloss Ulrichshusen im Frühling // © Kathleen Stutz

    Ulrichshusen Castle

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  19. Schloss und Park Hohendorf // © Schloss Hohendorf

    Hohendorf Castle

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    Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

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  21. © Schloss Hasenwinkel

    Hasenwinkel Castle

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  22. Außenansicht Künstlerhaus Schloss Plüschow // © Schloss Plüschow

    Plüschow Castle - Mecklenburg House of Artists

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  23. Festonallee zum Schloss Bothmer // © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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  24. Für Pferdeinteressierte bietet das Landgestüt ein umfangreiches Ausbildungs- und Lehrgangsangebot. // © Diego Ludwig

    State Stud Redefin

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

    Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

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  26. Eingangsbereich der Kasematte "Greif" // © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

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  27. © MV-T Gänsicke

    3 Queens Palace

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  28. Mirow Castle

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  29. Schloss Stolpe auf der Insel Usedom - der Kulturort // © Schloss Stolpe / Anja Batzdorf

    Stolpe Castle

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    Special autumn experiences in castles and manor houses

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