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: "Brookhusen Manor House"
©© Herrenhaus Brookhusen / T. Paulus Brookhusen Manor House
- Parkweg, 18258 Benitz
In the hinterland of the Baltic Sea - in the midst of rural tranquillity and natural idyll between Rostock and Schwaan - this historical gem offers a direct immersion into the life and living of the 19th century.
- 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: "Groß Lüsewitz Castle"
©© Frank Burger Groß Lüsewitz Castle
- Rudolf-Schick-Platz, 18190 Groß Lüsewitz
The manor house, which was built between 1896 and 1898 in the neo-Renaissance style, is located in the middle of an extensive estate.
- Read more: "Village church Lüdershagen"
©© TZ Südliche Boddenküste Village church Lüdershagen
- Dorfstraße, 18314 Lüdershagen
In 1288, the elaborately designed brick building of the church is said to have been completed. The church consists of a choir, nave and tower. It was built on a foundation of neatly hewn granite blocks.
- Read more: "Schönhof Manor House"
Schönhof Manor House
- Schloßstraße, 23936 Testorf-Steinfort OT Schönhof
Experience history: Our old manor house and the idyllic park enchant from the very first moment. In summer, we host events with guided tours of the house, our courtyard café in the park and trade fairs. The house is currently being converted into a wedding venue, with vacation apartments to follow - a place for special experiences.
- Read more: "Eldena windmill"
©© Martin Weidemeier Eldena windmill
- Wolgaster Landstraße, 17493 Greifswald-Eldena
The Eldena mill is a trestle windmill.
- Read more: "Cow gate Rostock"
Cow gate Rostock
- Hinter der Mauer, 18055 Rostock
The Kuhtor is the oldest preserved building in Rostock and the oldest city gate in northern Germany.
- Read more: "Church Stäbelow"
Church Stäbelow
- Kindergartenweg, 18198 Stäbelow
Since 1602 the Stäbelow church has been a branch of Parkentin. Since 1976 it belongs to the parish Parkentin-Hanstorf.
- Read more: "Fishing tower Nehringen"
©© 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.
- Read more: "Village church Lambrechtshagen"
©© Frank Burger Village church Lambrechtshagen
- Bauernreihe, 18069 Lambrechtshagen
The village church Lambrechtshagen is the church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Lambrechtshagen 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.
