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Special autumn experiences in castles and manor houses

Autumn attracts visitors to castles, manor houses and manor houses with entertaining events

Published: November 26, 2025

© TMV/Allrich

1. Schlösserherbst in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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.

A view of the Vogelsang manor house, © DOMUSimages/Alexander Rudolph

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.

Puppet show tour in Hohenzieritz, © TMV/DOMUSimages - Alexander Rudolph

Puppet show tours

in Mecklenburg-Schwerin

  1. © allerhand-Theater

    KITTZ: Eddie busts out

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  2. © Theater Liberi

    Jungle Book - the musical

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  3. © Landesmusikrat MV e.V.

    Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Youth Orchestra plays children's concert "Big music for little ears"

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  4. © Tandera Theater

    KITTZ: The little knight

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  5. © werk3

    Puppet theater at werk3: Performed by Doreen & Thomas Arnold PINOCCHIO

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  6. © Theater Randfigur

    KITTZ: The most beautiful Sunday

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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.

Culture night at the State Museum Schwerin, © Staatliche Schlösser, Gärten und Kunstsammlungen MV

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.

Bothmer Castle at sunrise, © Allrich/SSGK M-V

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  • 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.

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  • Church, © 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.

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  • © 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: "Schelfkirche Schwerin"
  • Church Groß Zicker

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Boddenstraße, 18586 Groß Zicker

    Brick church in the small fishing village of Groß Zicker.

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  • © 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: "St. Bartholomew Church Wittenburg"
  • © 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.

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  • © 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.

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  • 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: "Museum of the History of the Hanseatic City of Wismar in the Schabbell"
  • The luxury hotel right on the beach comprises an ensemble of six classicist buildings in Germany's first seaside resort., © 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: "Grand Hotel Heiligendamm"
  • © 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

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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.

Ludwigslust Castle Christmas, © Förderverein Schloss LWL_Ralf Pardun

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