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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. © Ute Laux

    Art course children 7J-10J group

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  2. © Ute Laux

    Art course children 10J-14J Group

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  3. © Ute Laux

    Art course for young people and study preparation group

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  4. © Silke Winkler/ Meckl. Staatstheater

    Puppet theater at the Kulturforum

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  5. The theater in the PAHLHUUS in Zarrentin am Schaalsee., © Tandera Theater, Testorf

    Theater in the PAHLHUUS

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  6. © Tandera Theater

    KITTZ: The little knight

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  7. © werk3

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

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  8. © Theater Randfigur

    KITTZ: The most beautiful Sunday

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  9. © Sarina Bruhn

    Redefin Christmas market for young and old

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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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  • © TZ Wismar, Christoph Meyer (paperheroes)

    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"
  • © Gutshaus Niendorf

    Niendorf Manor House

    • Zum Gutshaus, 23996 Niendorf

    Niendorf manor house between Wismar and Schwerin on the B106.

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  • © Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH

    Baltic Sea border tower

    • Open today
    • An der Strandpromenade, 18225 Kühlungsborn

    The former border tower BT11 stands directly on the beach promenade and has an integrated museum.

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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"
  • © Tourismuszentrale Rügen

    Schaprode village church

    • Lange Straße, 18569 Schaprode

    Stankt Johannes church in Schaprode is the third oldest church on the Island of Rügen

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  • Church photographed from the south side, © Frank Burger

    Parkentin church

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • Rostocker Straße, 18209 Parkentin

    The village church Parkentin is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Parkentin-Hanstorf in Bartenshagen-Parkentin in the district of Rostock.

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  • © Sabrina Wittkopf-Schade

    Fishing tower Nehringen

    • Freely accessible at any time
    • 18513 Nehringen

    The Fangelturm in Nehringen was once one of the most impressive castle complexes in Western Pomerania.

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  • © Rauchhaus Möllin

    Smoke house Möllin

    • Closed today
    • Möllin, 19205 Möllin

    The historic adventure farm houses a café, restaurant and farm store. The spacious farmstead with several buildings and a farm garden can also be rented for celebrations.

    Read more: "Smoke house Möllin"
  • View from the Müritz to the St. Marien church in Röbel/Müritz, © TMV/Krüger

    St. Marien Church Röbel/Müritz

    • Straße der Deutschen Einheit, 17207 Röbel/Müritz

    As a foundation of Nicolaus` I. von Werle the construction of the choir was started around 1235. It served as a place of worship for the princely family at Röbel Castle, its inhabitants and the small Altröbel community.

    Read more: "St. Marien Church Röbel/Müritz"
  • © TZ Wismar, Alexander Rudolph

    Tree house

    • Alter Hafen, 23966 Wismar

    The tree house is a baroque building from the middle of the 18th century. The building with the two Swedish heads in front of the portal takes its name from the turnpike that used to be here.

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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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