Güstrow Palace
Schloss Güstrow
One of the most important Renaissance palaces in northern Germany, with a restored court garden. The small town also has sculptures by Barlach and a cathedral.
Güstrow Palace was built in the 16th century, blending Italian, French and German Renaissance styles. It is now a state museum, displaying court furniture, a hunting hall and art collections. In front of the palace, a Renaissance-style garden has been restored. Güstrow is also the hometown of the expressionist sculptor Ernst Barlach. His famous work, Hovering Angel, hangs in the cathedral, and there is also the Barlach Studio Museum. The palace is about 40 minutes' drive from Rostock, or about 25 minutes by train.
Opening hours
About Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- St. Nicholas' Church
- Neuer Markt & Town Hall
- Cultural History Museum (Holy Cross Abbey)
- Rostock Zoo & Darwineum
- Universitätsplatz
- Kröpeliner Straße & Kröpeliner Tor
- St. Peter's Church
- St. Mary's Church & Astronomical Clock