Holiday in Schwerin
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September (15-24 °C). June-August for castle festival and lake enjoyment. Autumn with foliage coloring is particularly photogenic.
Budget/day
55-110 €
Getting there from Germany
RE: Hamburg 1.5 h, Rostock 1 h. IC to Berlin 2.5 h. No own airport, nearest Hamburg (HAM) 1.5 h or Rostock-Laage (RLG) 1 h.
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What makes Schwerin special as a destination?
Schwerin, the state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is with around 100,000 inhabitants the smallest German state capital — and at the same time one of the most picturesque. The city of seven lakes is dominated by Schwerin Castle, a fairy-tale castle that sits on an island in Lake Schwerin and is often referred to as the Neuschwanstein of the North. Schwerin Castle is an architectural jewel: remodeled in the style of the French Loire castles in the 19th century, it combines elements of Gothic, Renaissance, and Historicism. Today it houses the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern — one of the most beautiful parliamentary buildings in the world. The magnificent interiors with the throne room, the gallery of ancestors, and the castle church can be visited. The castle garden extends south of the castle with baroque garden art, an orangery, and a view over the lake. The castle garden on the opposite side offers a romantic grotto and winding paths. The old town of Schwerin is compact and charming: The cathedral from the 14th century with its 117-meter-high tower (the highest church tower in East Germany) offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the lake landscape after 220 steps. The marketplace with its pastel-colored gabled houses and the state theater rounds off the picture of a city that feels like a journey through time. Schwerin is surrounded by lakes: Lake Schwerin is the fourth largest lake in Germany with 63 square kilometers and offers sailing, swimming, fishing, and boat tours.
What are the top highlights in Schwerin?
The top highlights in Schwerin include Schweriner Schloss, Schloss- & Burggarten, Dom St. Marien & St. Johannis, Schweriner See, Altstadt & Marktplatz.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Schweriner Schloss
Fairy-tale castle on a lake island: Neuschwanstein of the North, seat of the state parliament with magnificent interiors and castle museum.
Schloss- & Burggarten
Baroque garden complex with orangery and romantic grotto: view over Lake Schwerin, castle festival in summer.
Dom St. Marien & St. Johannis
Brick Gothic cathedral with 117 m tower: highest church tower in East Germany, 220 steps for lake panorama.
Schweriner See
Fourth largest lake in Germany (63 km²): sailing, swimming, fishing, and excursion boat trips in the midst of the Mecklenburg Lake District.
Altstadt & Marktplatz
Pastel-colored gabled houses, state theater, and cafes: Schwerin's compact old town with North German charm.
Hotels in Schwerin
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Schwerin?
The best time to visit Schwerin is May to September (15-24 °C). June-August for castle festival and lake enjoyment. Autumn with foliage coloring is particularly photogenic.. 15-24 °C, maritime influenced, pleasant sea breezes In winter: -2 to 3 °C, damp and gray, lakes occasionally frozen
Recommended travel time
May to September (15-24 °C). June-August for castle festival and lake enjoyment. Autumn with foliage coloring is particularly photogenic.
Summer
15-24 °C, maritime influenced, pleasant sea breezes
Winter
-2 to 3 °C, damp and gray, lakes occasionally frozen
How much does a holiday in Schwerin cost?
Budget travellers: 25-45 €/day, mid-range: 55-110 €/day, luxury: 130-260 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
25-45 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
55-110 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
130-260 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Schwerin?
RE: Hamburg 1.5 h, Rostock 1 h. IC to Berlin 2.5 h. No own airport, nearest Hamburg (HAM) 1.5 h or Rostock-Laage (RLG) 1 h.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Castle museum open daily — €10 admission for throne room, gallery of ancestors, and castle church. Audioguide included, photography allowed.
Cathedral tower on clear days — the 220 steps are only worth it if visibility is good: the panorama over the lake landscape to Wismar is unparalleled.
Castle festival in summer — open-air theater and concerts in the castle garden: early ticket sales secure good seats.
Rent a bike — Schwerin is flat and ideal for cycling tours. A round trip around Lake Schwerin (about 40 km) is a day trip.
Pfaffenteich in the old town — artificial lake in the middle of the city with pedal boat rental and cafes on the shore: perfect place for a break.
What should you eat in Schwerin?
Typical specialities in Schwerin: Mecklenburger Rippenbraten — braised pork belly with prunes and apples: hearty festive dish of the region, sweet-savory., Grabow Plundergebäck — puff pastry from nearby Grabow: sweet and buttery, available as a specialty in Schwerin bakeries., Zander aus dem Schweriner See — freshly caught freshwater fish, fried or in dill-butter sauce: the local fish specialty par excellence., Töffelten un Plansen — potato pancakes in Mecklenburg style with applesauce: simple peasant food, found at every market and folk festival., Lütt Dirn Bier — regional craft beer from Mecklenburg: young brewing culture meets North German tradition..
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