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: "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
- Read more: "Church Schlagsdorf"

©© Kirche Schlagsdorf / Blumenschein Church Schlagsdorf
- Freely accessible at any time
- Hauptstr., 19217 Schlagsdorf
The late Romanesque hall church from the 12th century impresses with its architectural features and rich historical furnishings. The baroque altar from 1641, a rare antler chandelier, the bronze baptismal font and the pulpit from 1703 make it a worthwhile destination for those interested in culture.
- Read more: "Vietgest castle"

©© Schloß Vietgest Vietgest castle
- Schloßstr., 18279 Vietgest
In romantic Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, almost halfway between Hamburg and Berlin, surrounded by dreamy ponds and picturesque lakes, you will find the imposing 230-year-old castle with its eventful history. Schloss Vietgest has reopened in 2020 as a cultural and event location as well as a castle hotel.
- Read more: "Neustrelitz Palace Gardens"

©© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative 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: "Brookhusen Manor House"

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: "Smoke house Möllin"

©© Rauchhaus Möllin Smoke house Möllin
- Open 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: "Documentation and memorial site in the former remand prison of the state security Rostock"

©© Jörn Lehmann Documentation and memorial site in the former remand prison of the state security Rostock
- Grüner Weg, 18055 Rostock
From place of detention to place of remembrance
- Read more: "Broock Castle and Estate"

©© Christian Schmidt Broock Castle and Estate
- Gutshof Broock, 17129 Alt Tellin
Broock Castle, once the social center of the region and the largest private stud farm in Vorpommern, will be developed into a supra-regional conference and cultural center in the coming years.
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.











