Ludwigslust Palace
Schloss Ludwigslust
A late-Baroque palace known as the Versailles of Northern Germany, famous for its paper-pulp decorated halls and a large landscape garden.
Ludwigslust Palace lies about 35 kilometres from Schwerin. It was the 18th-century summer residence of the grand dukes of Mecklenburg, earning it the nickname Versailles of Northern Germany. The Golden Hall is a highlight, its gilded decoration largely imitated in paper pulp (Ludwigsluster Carton). Behind the palace lies an English-style landscape garden of about 120 hectares, with canals, waterfalls and a small chapel. A regional train takes about 25 minutes, and the walk from the station takes 10 minutes. It is closed on Mondays and works well as a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Schwerin-Mueß Open-Air Museum
- Zippendorf Beach
- Zoo Schwerin
- Kaninchenwerder
- Schleifmühle Schwerin
- Schwerin Palace Garden
- Schwerin Castle
- Lake Schwerin boat tour