Welcome to Schwerin
Schwerin – the city of seven lakes
The capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania enchants with its fairytale castle, UNESCO World Heritage, a charming old town and lakes all around. Here's everything you need for your visit.
Plan your visit
Getting here
Schwerin is about 1 h 15 min by train from Hamburg and 2 h from Berlin. The main station is a 10-minute walk from the old town. By car: A24 (Berlin–Hamburg) and A14.
Directions & parking →Getting around
The old town is compact and walkable. Trams and buses (NVS) connect all districts – use our journey planner.
Bus & tram planner →Eat & drink
From lakeside terraces to traditional Mecklenburg cuisine – see restaurants with live opening status.
Restaurants & cafés →Events
Concerts, festivals, theatre and markets – updated live every hour.
Event calendar →Shopping
Independent boutiques, souvenirs and delicatessen in the old town – closed on Sundays.
Local shops →Where to stay
Hotels, guesthouses and holiday apartments in and around Schwerin.
Accommodation →Tourist information
Am Markt 14 · Mon–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat/Sun/holidays 10 am–3 pm · phone +49 385 545-5000.
Tourist information →
Top sights
Schwerin Castle
The fairytale castle on its island – heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site and seat of the state parliament.
Schwerin Cathedral
Gothic brick cathedral with a 118-metre tower – the oldest building in town.
Old Town Market Square
The historic market square with the town hall, the cathedral and lively cafés.
Pfaffenteich
The city-centre lake, framed by elegant buildings – perfect for a stroll or ferry crossing.
Bertha Klingberg Memorial
Monument to a courageous Schwerin woman at the Pfaffenteich.
Palace Garden
Baroque garden with canal, sculptures and lime-tree avenues next to the castle.
State Museum Schwerin
Art museum with Dutch masters of the Golden Age and works by Marcel Duchamp.
Mecklenburg State Theatre
Opera, drama, ballet and concerts in a magnificent building from 1886.
Old Palace
Former residence of the grand duchess at Alter Garten.
Victory Column
Monument at Alter Garten commemorating the war of 1870/71.
Collegiate Building (State Chancellery)
Classicist government building on the lake shore, seat of the state government.
Royal Stables (Marstall)
Grand former stables on a peninsula in Lake Schwerin.
Arsenal at the Pfaffenteich
Castle-like Tudor-style building on the Pfaffenteich.
St. Nicholas' Church (Schelfkirche)
Baroque brick church in the Schelfstadt quarter.
St. Paul's Church
Neo-Gothic church with a tall tower near the main station.
Schleifmühle
Historic water mill and small museum between Schlosspark and Lake Faule See.
Schwerin Zoo
Family-friendly zoo on the lakeshore with around 1,000 animals.
Open-Air Museum Mueß
Historic village with farmhouses and rural life of past centuries.
TV Tower
Television tower in the Großer Dreesch district with views over the city.
Lake Schwerin
One of Germany's largest lakes – boat tours, swimming and sailing.
Kaninchenwerder Island
Nature reserve island in Lake Schwerin, reached by boat.
Ziegelwerder Island
Quiet island in Lake Schwerin with untouched nature.
Wiligrad Castle
Neo-Renaissance castle on Lake Schwerin's west shore, with park and art gallery.
Ludwigslust Palace
Baroque palace with a huge landscape park – the 'Versailles of the North'.
Plüschow Castle
Baroque manor house with an artists' residence and exhibitions.
Directions, accommodation and the bus planner are currently available in German only. Deutsche Version