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. puppet shows
Listen to the tales of dachshund Waldi von Hohenhund on a tour of Granitz Hunting Lodge on Rügen, learn stories about Count Bothmer and his castle from Zausel the mouse from Klütz at Bothmer Castle;about Count Bothmer, his castle and the power of knowledge and experience with the puppet theater „Ernst Heiter“ on a guided tour through Hohenzieritz Castle how the maiden Husch became the Prussian Queen Luise.
Puppet and palace lovers of all ages can experience the MV State Palaces, Gardens and Art Collections with artistic puppet shows and puppet theater with lots of humor, a twinkle in the eye and music.

3. through the night with art and culture
When the nights get longer, selected palaces, museums, galleries and other cultural institutions invite you to the art and culture nights.
At the Ludwigsluster KUKUNA, idyllic courtyards and historic houses become a stage. Ludwigslust Palace invites you to a guided tour of the palace clock to mark the occasion.
The town of Klütz opens its gates and doors in October for the Klützer KulTOURnacht when night falls. Whether music, painting, literature, fascinating light installations, relaxation, goldsmithing or puppet shows.
„Pay nothing once – experience a lot“ applies to the Schweriner Lichtbummel. Light experiences and atmospheric lighting invite you to discover the city.

4th Day of the Open Monument
free of charge to all castles and monuments
Open Monument Day is always held on the 2nd Sunday in September.
On this day, many of the otherwise inaccessible monuments are open and can be visited as part of guided tours and exhibitions. Be sure to make a note of this date!
In addition to the event locations, you can find more events around the Day of the Open Monument on our website.

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- Read more: "Neustrelitz Palace Gardens"

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: "Parish Church of St. Mary Gnoien"

©© TV Mecklenburgische Schweiz Parish Church of St. Mary Gnoien
- Am Kirchenplatz, 17179 Gnoien
The town was founded in the 13th century as the northernmost border town of Mecklenburg. The first written record dates back to 1257. Under Mecklenburg rule, the small town was the seat of a domanial office and thus had a hinterland function, also for the Darguner and Neukalen area. The trade route "Via regia" led through the town and had a favorable effect on the development of trade and crafts.
- Read more: "Schelfkirche Schwerin"

©© Oliver Borchert Schelfkirche Schwerin
- Lindenstraße, 19055 Schwerin
It is a rare beauty - the only pure brick Baroque church in the West Mecklenburg region. An architectural cousin of the Michel in Hamburg. Worth seeing is the crypt of the Mecklenburg dukes. The church is open daily and can be visited.
- Read more: "Church Groß Zicker"

Church Groß Zicker
- Freely accessible at any time
- Boddenstraße, 18586 Groß Zicker
Brick church in the small fishing village of Groß Zicker.
- Read more: "St. Bartholomew Church Wittenburg"

©© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin St. Bartholomew Church Wittenburg
- Kirchenstraße, 19243 Wittenburg
The three-nave, three-bay hall church made of brick rises into the sky on the north side of Wittenburg's market square. It is a work of the North German brick Gothic style, but also bears Romanesque elements on its facades. The church is Protestant.
- Read more: "Herrnburg church"

©© Frank Burger Herrnburg church
- Hauptstraße, 23923 Herrnburg
The village church Herrnburg in the district Herrnburg of the municipality Lüdersdorf is a single-nave church of the brick Gothic.
- Read more: "Ankershagen village church"

©© FV Kirche Ankershagen / Sophie Ludewig Ankershagen village church
- Lindenallee, 17219 Ankershagen
Located directly on the Berlin-Copenhagen long-distance cycle path, Ankershagen Church invites you on a short journey through time and space. One of the oldest village churches in Mecklenburg, full of fascinating paintings, medieval art and a peaceful atmosphere. Ideal for a break - to discover, pause and move on.
- Read more: "Museum of the History of the Hanseatic City of Wismar in the Schabbell"

Museum of the History of the Hanseatic City of Wismar in the Schabbell
- Open today
- Schweinsbrücke, 23966 Wismar
The "Schabbell", one of the earliest Renaissance buildings in the Baltic region, the neighboring building at Schweinsbrücke 6 and the associated courtyards were reopened in December 2017 after extensive and careful renovation and now serve as exhibition and event space for the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Wismar.
- Read more: "Grand Hotel Heiligendamm"

©© Grand Hotel Heiligendamm Grand Hotel Heiligendamm
- Prof.-Dr.-Vogel-Str., 18209 Heiligendamm
Whether it's a romantic weekend, a spa and wellness stay or a family holiday - the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers the right offer for a wonderful holiday at the Baltic Sea. The luxury hotel, located directly at the beach, comprises an ensemble of six classicist buildings and a historic panoramic pier.
- Read more: "Church of St. George Waren (Müritz)"

©© Waren (Müritz) Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Church of St. George Waren (Müritz)
- St.Georgen Kirchplatz, 17192 Waren (Müritz)
evangelic city church at the old market
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.











