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: "Fishing church Born"
Fishing church Born
- Open today
- Kirchweg, 18375 Born
The fishermen's church in Born impresses with its Darss architecture - completely made of wood and covered with a cane roof.
- Read more: "Neustrelitz Stasi Prison Töpferstraße Memorial Site e. V."
©© Julia Reichheim Neustrelitz Stasi Prison Töpferstraße Memorial Site e. V.
- Closed today
- Tiergartenstraße, 17235 Neustrelitz
Secret Stasi prison in the middle of Neustrelitz
- Read more: "Church Pechov"
©© Frank Burger Church Pechov
- Am Dorfteich, 18196 Petschow
The village church Petschow is a church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Cammin in the municipality Dummerstorf in the district Rostock.
- Read more: "Baltic Sea border tower"
©© Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH Baltic Sea border tower
- Closed today
- An der Strandpromenade, 18225 Kühlungsborn
The former border tower BT11 stands directly on the beach promenade and has an integrated museum.
- Read more: "Baroque half-timbered church to Kirch-Jesar"
©© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin Baroque half-timbered church to Kirch-Jesar
- Theodor-Körner-Straße, 19230 Kirch Jesar
The striking half-timbered church is a building from the 18th century. The interior, tower, organ and bell date from the second half of the 19th century.
- 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: "Manor house Losentitz"
©© Tourismuszentrale Rügen Manor house Losentitz
- Losentitz, 18574 Losentitz
Privately used manor house from 1892 with large landscaped park.
- Read more: "Renz Manor"
©© Tourismuszentrale Rügen Renz Manor
- Renz, 18574 Renz
The manor was owned by the von Platen brothers until the 14th century, by the von Kahlden family until the 18th century, after 1749 the owners changed frequently.
- 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: "Retschow village church"
Retschow village church
- Kirchweg, 18211 Retschow
The village church Retschow is an Evang.-Luth. church building in Retschow, in the district of Rostock.
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.
