© Zoo Schwerin
© Zoo Schwerin
© Zoo Schwerin
© Zoo Schwerin
Zoos, animal parks and enclosures, family-friendly, barrier-free, marry and celebrate

A green oasis lies in the centre of Schwerin, which is characterised by a 3 ha large bird meadow as well as semi-natural animal enclosures, which are a second home to the 650 animals from 120 species. Schwerin zoo is one of the most beautiful in Germany.

Spacious grounds and outdoor enclosures give the animals sufficient freedom of movement and hiding places. Visitors are given a fascinating glimpse into the harmonious coexistence of different species and their typical behaviour. Lions, fox mongooses and meerkats share the same kingdom. Brown bears and wolves live under one roof in the bear forest.

In the waterfowl enclosure, more than 50 bird species find shelter beside the red flamingos. Siberian tigers can be found on the Tiger Hill. There is also a range of recreational facilities such as playgrounds, a research camp, a forest school, a petting zoo and the new frog house. Have something to eat and drink in one of the restaurants or eat your own picnic in the picnic area. At www.zoo-schwerin.de, holidaymakers can find the feeding times of bears, penguins, pelicans and other animals when they can watch the animal keepers feed their charges.

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Zoologischer Garten Schwerin

Waldschulweg 1
19061 Schwerin


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  • State Zoo Day at Schwerin Zoo // © Zoo Schwerin

    State Zoo Day

    • Date: 7/10/26
    • Waldschulweg, 19061 Schwerin

    To celebrate State Zoo Day on Friday, July 10, 2026, the Schwerin Zoo is inviting children and teenagers up to age 14 to visit the zoo for free.

    Read more: "State Zoo Day"
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    Evening safari through Schwerin Zoo

    • Next date: 7/10/26
    • All dates: 6/20/26 to 8/14/26
    • Waldschulweg, 19061 Schwerin

    Experience the zoo at dusk on a guided tour with animal feedings and flying visits!

    Read more: "Evening safari through Schwerin Zoo"

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  • Schwerin State Museum // © Ullrich Pfeuffer

    State Museum Schwerin

    • Open today
    • Alter Garten, 19055 Schwerin

    In a prominent location on Schwerin Lake, visitors will find a top collection of Dutch paintings, as well as paintings from the 16th to the 21st century and works of handicrafts and graphic art.

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  • The Hotel Schloss Basthorst exterior view // © Hotel Schloss Basthorst

    Hotel Schloss Basthorst

    • Schlossstraße, 19089 Basthorst

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  • Café HerzensGUT - the enchanting little house with the blue door. // © Thomas Mandt

    Café HerzensGUT

    • Open today
    • An der Warnow, 19065 Gneven

    The GUTSCAFÉ at the historic Vorbeck Manor invites you to enjoy coffee and homemade baked goods.

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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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  • Rastplatz Immenwiese mit Freilichtmuseum in Grambow // © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Bee Meadow

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 19071 Grambow

    The Immenwiese, located in the center of the village, is an idyllic spot to take a break and relax. An outdoor exhibition takes visitors on a journey of discovery through the history of beekeeping. Surrounding the Immenwiese, there are also quiet areas, a drinking fountain, play areas, and the village store.

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  • Exterior view // © Landhaus Schwerin

    Landhaus Schwerin Pension & Café

    • An der Chaussee, 19055 Schwerin

    Charming half-timbered house on the outskirts of Schwerin with a cozy guesthouse and café - ideal for a relaxing break or a stopover on a cycle tour around the Schwerin lakes. The café offers homemade cakes and coffee specialties.

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  • © Volker Janke

    Open-air museum Schwerin-Mueß

    • Open today
    • Alte Crivitzer Landstraße, 19063 Schwerin

    Immerse yourself in a bygone world - the world of the Mueß villagers. Here - in this place - farmers, shepherds, cottagers and craftsmen once lived with their families. Several generations under one roof together with the animals.

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

    Schwerin Palace

    • Open today
    • Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin

    Schwerin Palace is located on an island in Lake Schwerin and is among the most important historicism edifices in Europe.

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  • Arrival at our estate // © Gut Settin am See

    Country and vacation homes at the Settin estate on the lake

    • Crivitzer Straße, 19089 Settin

    Gut Settin by the lake - simply different. Out of the city? Enjoy peace and nature? Then you are exactly right here. The country houses and log cabins are top equipped and have an exclusive exclusive location on the estate Settin am See.

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  • Spring at Medewege Farm // © Hofladen Medewege/Teresa Dannert

    Medewege farm store

    • Closed today
    • Hauptstraße, 19055 Schwerin

    Freshness, regionality, transparency and variety, as well as the desire for pleasure are our company's guiding principles. We also attach special importance to the offered goods of neighboring organic farms and regional organic producers. Due to the direct proximity to the producer we can guarantee a maximum of quality.

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    • Open today
    • Ziegeleiweg, 19057 Schwerin

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    Klimawald Herren Steinfeld

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Zur Schafskoppel, 19071 Herren Steinfeld

    This climatic forest of almost 7 hectares is located around 5 km northwest of Schwerin, for which around 2,000 young sessile oaks were planted in the fall of 2014. The area is now fully planted and the young trees are growing healthily and dynamically.

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  • © Welterbeverein Schwerin

    Old Palace

    • Schloßstraße, 19053 Schwerin

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  • © Welterbeverein Schwerin

    Arsenal

    • Alexandrinenstraße, 19055 Schwerin

    The Grand Ducal Arsenal on the south-western bank of the Pfaffenteich in Schwerin, built between 1840 and 1844, is an impressive example of Tudor Gothic architecture. Today it serves as the seat of the state's Ministry of the Interior and combines historical architecture with a central location on the waterfront.

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  • © Welterbeverein Schwerin

    Greenhouse with cavalier house

    • Lennéstraße, 19061 Schwerin

    The Greenhouse and the Kavaliershaus opposite it in Schwerin Palace Gardens form an impressive architectural ensemble designed by Peter Joseph Lenné and Georg Adolph Demmler. Embedded in an extensive landscaped park, they served as a summer residence and symbolize the hospitality of the grand ducal family.

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