Every year, castles, manor houses and manor houses invite you to Schlösserherbst nach Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. When the autumn sun shines a golden light on the venerable gardens, those interested in culture can enjoy exciting castle and park tours, top-class concerts, fascinating exhibitions, concerts and a wide range of events;concerts, fascinating exhibitions, romantic readings and numerous culinary events from the Mecklenburg Lake District to the Western Pomerania mainland and the Mecklenburg Baltic coast.
1. Schlösserherbst in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
2. Family Tours of Castles
Embark on a journey of discovery through princely chambers and learn what life was really like behind the castle’s magnificent walls. At Granitz Hunting Lodge on Rügen, the family tours “Visiting the Princes” take you from A for oysters to Z for cigar smoke— full of stories about celebrations, guests, and the lives of the Princes of Putbus. At Ludwigslust Castle, you’ll go on an animal safari: Small and large animals, royal mythical creatures, and whimsical insects lurk in paintings, porcelain, and clocks. If you look closely, you’ll discover a whole new world.
Castle enthusiasts of all ages can explore the State Castles, Gardens, and Art Collections of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern through lively family tours—curious, up close, and with plenty of history to experience firsthand.
3. through the night with art and culture
As the nights grow longer, select castles, museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions invite you to their Art and Culture Nights.
At the Ludwigsluster KUKUNA, idyllic courtyards and historic houses become the stage. For this event, Ludwigslust Castle invites visitors to a guided tour of the castle clock.
The town of Klütz opens its gates and doors in October for the Klütz KulTOUR Night as night falls. Whether it’s music, painting, literature, fascinating light installations, relaxation, goldsmithing, or puppetry.
“Pay nothing—experience a lot” applies to the Schwerin Light Stroll, which is part of the Old Town Festival. Light displays and atmospheric lighting invite visitors to discover the city.
4th Day of the Open Monument
free of charge to all castles and monuments
Open Monument Day takes place every year on the second Sunday in September.
On this day, many monuments that are otherwise closed to the public are open and can be visited as part of guided tours and exhibitions. Be sure to mark this date on your calendar!
In addition to the event venues, you’ll find more events related to Open Monuments Day on our site.
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- Read more: "Renaissance castle Gadebusch"
©© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin e.V. Renaissance castle Gadebusch
- Johann-Stelling-Straße, 19205 Gadebusch
The Renaissance castle from 1573 is especially known for the detailed terracotta decorations on the facade. Currently, the 16th century building is undergoing extensive renovation. The castle can be visited on guided tours during events such as the Open Monument Day.
- Read more: "Church of St. Jacob and St. Dionysius Gadebusch"
©© Frank Burger Church of St. Jacob and St. Dionysius Gadebusch
- Platz der Freiheit, 19205 Gadebusch
Church of St. Jacob and St. Dionysius Gadebusch is one of the most important buildings in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- Read more: "Ludwigsburg Palace"
©© MV-T/Tiemann Ludwigsburg Palace
- Schlosshof, 17509 Loissin/OT Ludwigsburg
The Renaissance Ludwigsburg Palace was built in 1592 as a summer residence for Sophia Hedwig von Pommern-Wolgast. After her death in 1631, the castle changed hands several times until it was sold to the Greifswald merchant Weissenborn in 1811.
- Read more: "Historic Cemetery Schwerin"
©© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin Historic Cemetery Schwerin
- Obotritenring, 19053 Schwerin
The "Alter Friedhof" is a historic graveyard founded in victorian times. It was planned by master builder Demmler and master gardener Klett. Many tombs and graves belong to notable members of Schwerin court and important persons of Schwerin's history. Many graves are protected as historic buildings and artwork. The Historic Cemetery is at the same time a beautifully composed landscape park.
- Read more: "Bible Center Barth"
©© Stadt Barth Bible Center Barth
- Sundische Straße, 18356 Barth
Experience exhibition on the Bible - with the Barth Bible from 1588 as the most prominent representative, a Bible garden and Christian rose garden. State-approved place of learning with various cultural and educational events for all interested.
- Read more: "Eldena windmill"
©© Martin Weidemeier Eldena windmill
- Wolgaster Landstraße, 17493 Greifswald-Eldena
The Eldena mill is a trestle windmill.
- Read more: "Neustrelitz Palace Gardens"
©© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative Neustrelitz Palace Gardens
- Freely accessible at any time
- An der Promenade, 17235 Neustrelitz
The ducal Palaca Garden in Neustrelitz is a gem of 18th and 19th century garden art. In all seasons it invites you to stroll and discover.
- Read more: "Vineta Museum in the house No. 16"
©© Stadt Barth Vineta Museum in the house No. 16
- Lange Straße, 18356 Barth
The "House No. 16" is a former merchant's house from the 18th century. This historical building served as the town hall from 1870 to 1946.
- Read more: "Noble Miss's Convent"
©© Stadt Barth Noble Miss's Convent
- Hunnenstraße, 18356 Barth
The baroque building complex of the Noble Misses' Convent was built between 1733 and 1741 and was founded by the Swedish Queen Ulrike Eleonore.
- Read more: "Windjammer Museum Barth"
©© Moritz Kertzscher Windjammer Museum Barth
- Hafenstraße, 18356 Barth
A house of maritime treasures. The museum, newly founded in 2017, presents in a stylish villa from 1895, with more than 400 exhibits, probably the largest exhibition of historical ship portraits, so-called captain's pictures, and sailing ship dioramas in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The exhibits and descriptions provide an insight into the world of ship portraits as objects of maritime art and tell of the history and sailing in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
5. contemplative Christmas time with castle romance
The Ludwigslust Castle Christmas in a baroque ambience is something very special. Let yourself be enchanted every year on the third weekend of Advent. One of the highlights is the castle in a blaze of light, and you can also look forward to arts and crafts, all kinds of homemade products and culinary delights from the region.
At the Christmas market in the castle wall in Plau am See, you can marvel at great craftsmanship, music, lots of hands-on activities for young and old and theater of a very special kind.
The Festival Winter of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival unfolds with its Advent and Christmas concerts for musical enjoyment in a historic castle setting.
