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., © TMV/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. Güstrow Castle

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  2. © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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  3. Ludwigslust Castle

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    Schwerin Palace

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  5. Schwerin Castle Museum

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    Wiligrad Castle

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    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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    Granitz hunting lodge

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  9. Mirow Castle

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

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  11. Güstrow castle garden

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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:

Staying in Castle Hotels, Manor Houses and Mansions

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  • Honey and pumpkin farm Gutshaus Behrenshagen

    • Gutshofstraße, 18320 Behrenshagen

    Walking under old trees. Search for peace - feel silence - discover garden culture combined with regional products.

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  • Manor house Hof Sülten

    • Sültenhof, 17153 Briggow OT Sülten

    As the protagonists of the NDR cult series "Mit Mut, Mörtel aber ohne Millionen", you can see how they want to turn this old gem into their private home and vacation apartments.

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  • Exterior view of Kalkhorst Castle, © TMV, 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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  • Hotel Neustadt-Glewe Castle

    • Schlossfreiheit, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

    Nestled in the charming landscape of the Thousand Lakes Mecklenburg, on the edge of the protected landscape area Lewitz, a wonderful stay awaits you in our 4-star hotel. The castle inspires with baroque splendor, 1,600 m² of lush stucco work and 32 chimneys richly decorated with rosettes, cornices and figures. With branch office of the registry office for a dream wedding in the castle.

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  • Baroque castle Griebenow

    • Schlossweg, 18516 Süderholz

    A beautiful, stately baroque castle complex near the Hanseatic city of Greifswald with corners and edges. The baroque castle with café and the park with ponds and old trees invite you to stay and relax. An enchanting ambience for wedding ceremonies, weddings and celebrations of all kinds.

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  • Manor house Battinsthal

    • Parkstraße, 17329 Krackow

    A nature retreat with historic manor house, manor park with lake and Schinkel chapel. 12 rooms, function rooms for groups, culture and vacation in Vorpommern.

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  • Belitz manor house

    • Zum Gutshaus, 17168 Belitz

    The owners of the house offer guided tours in the originally designed rooms. Coffee and cake are offered in the "Leutestube", Mecklenburg specialties are available in the "Kontor".

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  • Groß Lüsewitz Castle

    • Rudolf-Schick-Platz, 18190 Groß Lüsewitz

    The manor house, which was built between 1896 and 1898 in the neo-Renaissance style, is located in the middle of an extensive estate.

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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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  • Manor Alt-Guthendorf Park, © Gutshof Alt Guthendorf/Topp

    Manor Alt Guthendorf

    • Am Park, 18337 Marlow

    In the lovingly restored manor house from 1796 you can spend quiet days in an apartment for two people or a vacation apartment for two to four people in a pleasant atmosphere. A common room can be booked if needed. The manor house is surrounded by a beautiful garden. Here you can experience pure country lust.

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  • Manor house Luplow

    • Lindenallee, 17091 Rosenow

    Built around 1760, the single-storey, 9-axis manor house with a two-storey central risalit has a fully developed mansard roof.

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  • Touching, hearing and seeing, you can learn amazing things about ospreys, pikes and yellow fire beetles at the National Park Information Boek, © Nationalparkamt Müritz

    Boek Manor House / National Park Information

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    • Boeker Straße, 17248 Boek

    Accessible exhibition "The fishermen of Boek

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    Kate Manor Streu

    • Streu, 18569 Schaprode

    The listed manor Streu is located in the west of the Island of Rügen and was built in the 18th century in the style of classicism. It is located in the middle of a spacious park with old trees. The thatched manor house cottage on the estate is available for vacation guests.

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    Goldenbow Manor

    • Zum Wasserturm, 19260 Goldenbow

    The Goldenbow manor house is one of the oldest manor houses in Mecklenburg. However, the building, which has been in ruins since 1984, was saved and has been under reconstruction since 2009. Today, the manor house can be experienced at various events. Those who would like to stay longer can get to know the house and its dedicated owners through the "Landvergnügen" campaign with their own caravan.

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  • Rakow Manor House

    • Groß Rakow, 18516 Süderholz

    The manor house in Demminer Land in Vorpommern offers two colorful vacation apartments, half a petting zoo, a small manor café and plenty of space for a family vacation.

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  • Kaarz castle with park

    • Obere Dorfstraße, 19412 Kaarz

    Kaarz Castle is a charming gem surrounded by a castle park in the love Mecklenburg. The partner hotel of WINSTONgolf accommodates 22 individual rooms, suites and apartments.

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  • Vogelsang Manor

    • Lindenstraße, 18279 Vogelsang

    Mysterious walls, misty parks and gnarled trees. Wonderful ambience for enchanting celebrations, events and weddings.

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  • Manor house Kaltenhof

    • Am Gutshof, 23999 Kaltenhof

    Gutshaus Kaltenhof is located only 500 meters from the beach of Pole. It is very stylish and comfortably furnished.

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    Oberhof estate

    • Am Gutshof, 23948 Oberhof

    Family-friendly estate close to the beach on the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Vacation apartments in the manor house and coachman's house for 2-6 persons on the Oberhof estate on the Baltic Sea.

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  • Vietgest castle

    • Schloßstr., 18279 Vietgest

    In romantic Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, almost halfway between Hamburg and Berlin, surrounded by dreamy ponds and picturesque lakes, you will find the imposing 230-year-old castle with its eventful history. Schloss Vietgest has reopened in 2020 as a cultural and event location as well as a castle hotel.

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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. Country house Kölzow Castle, © Landhaus Schloss Kölzow/Detlef von der Lühe

    Country house Kölzow Castle

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  2. Güstrow Castle

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    Broock Castle and Estate

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    Granitz hunting lodge

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  5. Rostock Baroque Hall

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  6. Ludwigslust Castle

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

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    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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  9. Manor house Landsdorf

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    Schwerin Palace

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    Wiligrad Castle

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  12. Vogelsang Manor

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  13. Quilow moated castle

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  14. © Schloss Hohendorf

    Hohendorf Castle

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  15. The Gusthaus Hohen Luckow, built around 1700., © Frank Burger

    Hohen Luckow Manor

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  16. Liepen moated castle

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    Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

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  18. Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

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    State Stud Redefin

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  20. Hessenburg manor house park view, © Gutshaus Hessenburg / Philipp Obkircher

    Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

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  21. Gremmelin Estate

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  22. Ulrichshusen Castle

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  23. 3 Queens Palace

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  24. Hasenwinkel Castle

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  25. Exterior view of Plüschow Castle, © Schloss Plüschow

    Plüschow Castle - Mecklenburg House of Artists

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    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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  27. Mirow Castle

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  28. Stolpe Castle

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  29. Exterior view Ludwigsburg Castle, © TMV/Tiemann

    Ludwigsburg Palace

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  30. Kummerow Castle

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