Schwerin Castle
Schweriner Schloss
A fairytale palace on an island in Lake Schwerin, with golden domes and towers reflected in the water. It is a symbol of Mecklenburg.
Schwerin Castle sits on a small island in Lake Schwerin. Remodeled in the 19th century on the model of French Loire Valley castles, its golden domes and numerous towers have a fairytale quality. It now houses the state parliament and a palace museum, where you can visit the lavish Throne Room and Banqueting Hall. The baroque garden behind the palace and the lakeside paths are great for strolling. It's about an hour's drive or train ride from Rostock. For a day trip, you can add a walk through Schwerin's old town.
Opening hours
Museum about Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Güstrow Palace
- Rostock Zoo & Darwineum
- Shipbuilding & Maritime Museum (MS Dresden)
- Cultural History Museum (Holy Cross Abbey)
- Universitätsplatz
- Kröpeliner Straße & Kröpeliner Tor
- St. Mary's Church & Astronomical Clock
- Warnemünde Beach