Getting to Schwerin

From Berlin and Hamburg

• Car

  From Berlin

  Take the A24 towards Hamburg, then the A14 towards Schwerin at the Wittstock/Dosse junction. Around 2 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic.

  Route from Berlin

• Train

  From Berlin

  From Berlin Central Station to Schwerin Hbf, direct or with one change – around 2 to 3 hours.

  Deutsche Bahn timetable Public transport route

• Car

  From Hamburg

  Take the A24 towards Berlin, exit Hagenow or Wittenburg and continue on the main road to Schwerin. Around 1.5 hours.

  Route from Hamburg

• Train

  From Hamburg

  Direct regional express from Hamburg Hbf to Schwerin Hbf – around 1 to 1.5 hours, ideal for a day trip.

  Deutsche Bahn timetable Public transport route

Car parks in the city centre

• Parking at Schlosspark-Center

  Large multi-storey car park on the edge of the centre, a few minutes' walk to the old town.

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• Parking at Marienplatz-Galerie

  Central, right by the pedestrian zone and the trams.

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• Parking at the main station

  Handy if you arrive by train or car; the Pfaffenteich lake is just a few steps away.

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• Parking near the palace

  For your palace visit – spaces near the palace fill up quickly on sunny days.

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• All car parks on the map

  Overview of all car parks and parking areas in Schwerin.

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Park & ride

• Park & ride in Schwerin

  Park on the outskirts and take the tram or bus into the centre – no searching for a space.

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• Continue by bus & tram

  Find the right connection from the car park into town with our journey planner.

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Cycling

• Bike parking at the main station

  Bike racks right at the station.

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• Bike hire in Schwerin

  Hire bikes and e-bikes, e.g. for a tour around Lake Schwerin.

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• Cycle route around the Pfaffenteich

  A short, flat loop in the heart of the city.

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• Cycle route to the palace

  From the station through the old town to the palace island.

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Tourist information