Things to do in Schwerin

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Schwerin featuring a statue or sculpture, a city and a square or plaza
Schwerin Castle showing heritage elements and interior views
Schwerin Castle which includes heritage architecture and a garden
Schwerin Castle showing art, interior views and heritage elements
Schwerin Castle showing heritage elements, flowers and a garden

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What to do in Schwerin

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Schwerin Castle featuring interior views, heritage elements and art

Schwerin Castle

Called the “Neuschwanstein of the North,” this magnificent palace is impressive for its elaborate architecture, beautiful gardens and extensive art collection.

Schwerin Castle
Schwerin Cathedral which includes interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Schwerin Cathedral

One of Germany’s earliest brick Gothic buildings also has Mecklenburg’s tallest steeple, which offers a 360-degree panorama of Schwerin and its surroundings.

Schwerin Cathedral
Museum Schwerin featuring interior views and art

State Museum Schwerin

From medieval altars to Old Masters to contemporary work, this museum and its neoclassical home are the highlights of a cultural trip to Germany’s Mecklenburg region.

State Museum Schwerin

Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Schleswig-Holstein-Haus in Schwerin. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

Schlosspark-Center

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Schlosspark-Center during your stay in Schwerin. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Schlosspark-Center

Sport- und Kongresshalle Schwerin

Learn about the events happening at Sport- und Kongresshalle Schwerin during your trip to Schwerin. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Sport- und Kongresshalle Schwerin

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Museum of Technology

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Museum of Technology during your travels in Schwerin. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State Museum of Technology

Schwerin Zoo

See the exotic and native animals who call Schwerin Zoo home during your trip to Schwerin. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Schwerin Zoo

Zippendorfer Strand

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Zippendorfer Strand during your trip to Zippendorf?

Zippendorfer Strand

Areas of Schwerin

Schwerin featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a city

Schwerin Old Town

If you're spending some time in Schwerin Old Town, Schwerin Cathedral and Schleswig-Holstein-Haus are top sights worth seeing.

Schwerin Old Town
Schwerin Castle which includes heritage architecture and a pond

Ostorf

Visitors to Ostorf like its monuments and shopping, and Lake Schwerin is a sight worth a stop.

Ostorf