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. Mirow Castle

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  2. Schwerin Castle Museum

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    Schwerin Palace

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  4. Güstrow Castle

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    Wiligrad Castle

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  6. Güstrow castle garden

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  7. Ludwigslust Castle

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    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

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    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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    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:

Staying in Castle Hotels, Manor Houses and Mansions

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    Eickelberg Manor House

    • Dorfstraße, 18249 Eickelberg

    Classicist manor house from 1840 in the Warnow valley. Belonged to the von Lützow family, Mecklenburg nobility. Still under renovation.

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  • Below manor house

    • Dorfstraße, 17209 Below

    Half-timbered house with two vacation apartments in the Wittstocker Heide, conveniently located from Berlin and Hamburg. The baroque manor house was built around 1700 in half-timbered construction and restored from 2013 denkmalgrechet.

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    Dairy farm Alt Sührkow

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    • Schlossstraße, 17166 Alt-Sührkow

    Farm with farm store and farm restaurant in the manor house

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  • Gottin Rose Park with over 2,000 roses in more than 200 varieties, © Gutshaus Gottin

    Gottin manor house

    • Dorfstraße, 17168 Gottin

    The generosity and the ambience of the house offer on the one hand an ideal framework for meetings in the circle of friends or for family celebrations. On the other hand, the select private atmosphere is excellent for holding seminars and conferences that want to productively use the power of silence and the extensive services of the house.

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  • Castle Hotel Schlitz Castle

    • Burg Schlitz, 17166 Hohen Demzin

    "The place where the soul grows wings". The ideal place for all people who love the good and fine life in the countryside. A paradise for horses and riders.

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  • Romantik Hotel Gutshaus Ludorf

    • Rondell, 17207 Ludorf

    On the west bank of the Müritz, between two nature reserves, the visitor sees one of the most beautiful and oldest manor houses in Mecklenburg. Whoever is a guest here will be transported back from our hectic times to past centuries, when man in harmony with nature was the measure of all things.

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  • © 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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  • View of the manor house from the access road, © Klaus-Dieter Bartsch

    Blengow Manor

    • Lindenallee, 18230 Blengow

    A quietly situated, listed, renovated manor house as a vacation domicile in the Salzhaff region. Restful and relaxing vacations for vacation guests.

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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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  • Prillwitz hunting lodge

    • Prillwitz, 17237 Hohenzieritz

    In 1890 the house was built as a hunting lodge of the Grand Duke of Strelitz in the neo-Renaissance style. The old manor house next to it is a simple 11-axis building over two floors. The facade of the hunting lodge is richly articulated and changes from red clinker to sandstone. The theme of hunting is found in the decor of the house. Inside, parts of the wall paneling have been preserved. Also noteworthy is the beautiful lake location on the Lieps.

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  • Pütnitz Castle

    • Pütnitzer Straße, 18311 Ribnitz-Damgarten

    Directly on the river Recknitz, directly in the hinterland of the coast, 300 m from the Ribnitzer Bodden, lies a dreamy little castle. The listed house was renovated in the years 2011 to 2013 and today shines again in the old splendor.

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  • Drostenhaus Feldberg

    • Amtsplatz, 17258 Feldberger Seenlandschaft

    The manor house with vacation apartments for 2 to 8 persons and double rooms is located on a quiet peninsula on the outskirts of the village. It offers a spacious outdoor area with swimming area, sunbathing lawn, seating areas, barbecue area and lake sauna. Breakfast is possible.

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  • Manor house Groß Wüstenfelde

    • Am Wall, 17168 Groß Wüstenfelde

    Vacation in the historic manor house.

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  • Starry view, © Gutshaus Manderow

    Manor house Manderow

    • Alt Jassewitzer Straße, 23968 Hohenkirchen

    Feel like at home with friends! The Manderow manor house just outside Wismar in Klützer Winkel has been carefully brought back to life and offers individual guest rooms in the style of the Golden 1920s.

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    Daschow Castle Country Hotel

    • Schloßstr., 19386 Gallin-Kuppentin

    Hotel run as a bed & breakfast - ideal for vacations, culture and small celebrations, in the midst of a beautiful landscape. A place steeped in history, which conveys peace and deceleration from the first moment.

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  • Dargibell Castle Estate

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    • Dargibell, 17398 Neu Kosenow

    The manor house is one of the most important architectural monuments in the "Grafenwinkel" region of Western Pomerania. The baroque building with its English-style interior dates back to the 15th century.

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  • Music and culture at the Langwitz estate, © Paschen

    Langwitz Estate

    • Langwitz, 17194 Moltzow

    In the heart of Mecklenburg Switzerland lies the tranquil estate village of Langwitz. Its centrally located manor house was built around 1850 and had a significant impact on the village and community life for many years.

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    Hohenbrünzow Castle & Estate

    • Hohenbrünzow, 17111 Hohenmocker

    Four generations under one roof - Kulturgut Hohenbrünzow is gradually becoming a free space for artists, a place of encounter - which promotes culture and education and places value on sustainability.

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  • The manor house with its spacious well-kept, quiet manor park grounds., © Kloster Gut Saunstorf

    Monastery Gut Saunstorf

    • Am Gutspark, 23996 Saunstorf

    The modern, non-denominational monastery bows to the spiritual tradition and leads it further into the modern age. The monastery Gut Saunstorf - place of silence, near the Hanseatic City of Wismar, invites you to a time for yourself and to retreat from the noisy demanding world with its accelerated life.

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  • Kurzen Trechow Castle

    • Am Speicher, 18246 Kurzen Trechow

    Trechow Castle is located in a charming terminal moraine landscape at Trechow Lake and is a manor house built of granite ashlars around 1590 to 1601 on an old foundation. Due to its unique building material and the special illusion painting of 1795, it was elevated to the status of a National Cultural Monument in 2009.

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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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  17. © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

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  18. Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

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  19. © P.A. Kroehnert

    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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