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.

The topics at a glance:

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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    Wiligrad Castle

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    Schwerin Palace

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  4. Güstrow castle garden

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    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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  6. Mirow Castle

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  7. Schwerin Castle Museum

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  8. Ludwigslust Castle

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    Granitz hunting lodge

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

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    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:

Staying in Castle Hotels, Manor Houses and Mansions

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  • Manor house Groß Wüstenfelde

    • Am Wall, 17168 Groß Wüstenfelde

    Vacation in the historic manor 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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  • Orchard meadow in the manor house, © Florian Foest

    Friedrichshof Manor

    • Kastanienallee, 18299 Dolgen

    The manor house is a family-run hotel with restaurant, hunting room, cellar bar and sun terrace. It is situated in a single location at the Hohen Sprenzer See in the hills of Mecklenburg Switzerland.

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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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  • Quilow moated castle

    • Temporarily closed
    • Quilow, 17390 Quilow

    A little pearl on the Peene river: Quilow moated castle is one of the few preserved Renaissance buildings in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania with mostly original building substance and is an architectural monument of national value.

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  • Unique castle complex in Passow, © Manuela Engel-Dahan

    Passow Castle

    • Am Schloß, 19386 Passow

    A special castle in the lake district for culture and with free space. 13 guest rooms are available for groups or events.

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  • Exterior view of the Madsow manor house, © Gutshaus Madsow / Familie Schapp

    Madsow Manor House

    • Masdsow, 23974 Madsow

    Close to the Hanseatic City of Wismar, just 10 km from the Baltic Sea coast, lies the former historic Madsow estate. Thanks to private commitment, the manor house and its outbuildings have been carefully renovated. One vacation apartment is already ready for occupancy.

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    Dairy farm Alt Sührkow

    • Open today
    • Schlossstraße, 17166 Alt-Sührkow

    Farm with farm store and farm restaurant in the manor house

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  • Castle Penkun

    • Open today
    • Schlosshof, 17328 Penkun

    First cited at the end of the 12th century, castle Penkun is nowadays one of the last preserved castles once owned by the dukes of Pomerania. Inside the former administration building the castle association opened a border and customs museum, inside the castle cellars there is a small exhibition that deals with Pomerania’s judiciary.

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    Dreilützow Castle

    • Am Schlosspark, 19243 Dreilützow

    Do you have a group you want to travel with? Then come to the countryside in West Mecklenburg. We offer accommodation and catering in an almost 300-year-old manor house. You have plenty of space for your own activities in our houses and our castle park. The castle ghost comes free of charge!

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    Granitz hunting lodge

    • Open today
    • Jagdschloss Granitz, 18609 Binz

    Granitz hunting lodge is one of the most popular destinations on the island of Rügen

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  • Kummerow Castle

    • Am Schloss, 17139 Kummerow

    The baroque palace on the shores of Lake Kummerow was renovated to the highest standards of historic preservation. The castle houses a private collection of modern art with a focus on international photography.

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    SCHWERIN PLUS Touristik-Service GmbH Travel from Castle to Castle

    • Mecklenburgstraße, 19053 Schwerin

    Travel from castle to castle in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Individual trips to castles, manor houses and manor houses. We offer castle tours, walking tours with luggage transfer, bicycle tours with luggage transfer, car tours and concert tours to the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival.

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  • Polchow Manor

    • Gutshofallee, 18299 Wardow / OT Polchow

    In the manor house Polchow as well as in the outbuildings tastefully furnished vacation apartments are rented. The estate also includes a spacious estate park as well as a riding facility with a jumping arena, a dressage arena and an indoor riding arena.

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  • The manor complex Schlatkow

    • Schlatkow, 17390 Schlatkow

    The manor complex Schlatkow has a long history.

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

    • Open today
    • Schlossplatz, 17237 Hohenzieritz

    Hohenzieritz went down in history as the place where the legendary Queen Luise of Prussia died. The castle was once the summer residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Today, a memorial in the castle provides information about Queen Luise. One of the earliest landscape gardens in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern extends behind the palace. It was created from 1771 by the English garden architect Thomson.

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  • Manor house Wolkwitz

    • Gutshaus, 17111 Borrentin

    The Wolkwitz manor house is beautifully nestled in the gently hilly surroundings of Lake Kummerow.

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  • Manor house Rumpshagen

    • Parkstraße, 17219 Ankershagen

    The baroque manor house was built in 1730.

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    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

    • Open today
    • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

    Bothmer Castle is one of the largest baroque palaces in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was built in 1726-1732 by the architect Johann Friedrich Künnecke. The builder was Imperial Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer.

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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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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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    Granitz hunting lodge

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    Broock Castle and Estate

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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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  8. Manor house Landsdorf

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    Schwerin Palace

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    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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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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  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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