Real Estate Market Schwerin & Umgebung
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Commander's House
The Commander’s House on the southern shore of the Pfaffenteich in Schwerin is an elegant example of Neoclassical architecture and served as the official residence and headquarters of the commander of the Grenadier Guard Battalion.
Built between 1836 and 1837, it is a symbol of the reform and modernization of the Mecklenburg military under Grand Duke Paul Friedrich. The highly prestigious Commander’s House is located on the southern shore of the Pfaffenteich. The former official residence and headquarters of the commander of the Grenadier Guard Battalion captivates with its elegant, understated simplicity. Even before the relocation of the residence from Ludwigslust to Schwerin, Grand Duke Paul Friedrich had made the relocation and modernization of the Mecklenburg military his top priority. At the age of ten, he had already joined the Ludwigslust Grenadier Guard Battalion and, at just 22 years old, was appointed Major General of Mecklenburg-Schwerin: Hereditary Duke Paul Friedrich. He had served as commander since 1830. When he assumed the regency as Grand Duke in 1837, he continued to devote himself primarily to a comprehensive reform of the Mecklenburg military. Through investments in training, facilities, and equipment, the Mecklenburg units were modernized. To expand the city, its outskirts—including Ostorfer Berg, Werderstraße, and the Reifferbahn—offered the best conditions: The first construction project of this reform and modernization was the Commandant’s House, built by Georg Adolph Demmler from 1836 to 1837. Today, the ground floor houses a retail space, and the upper floors are used as residential and commercial spaces. About the Style The Commander’s House was built as an office and residence for the commander of the Mecklenburg Brigade, Major General Hartwig von Elderhorst, as a plastered half-timbered structure. Grand Duke Paul Friedrich commissioned Georg Adolph Demmler to carry out the construction. The north-facing main facade features nine bays. The ground floor was planned as a retail space even at the time of construction, and a store continues to operate there today. The round-arched openings were restored during the building’s renovation. The entrances and windows in the base section of the half-timbered building’s facades feature round arches. Demmler designed the structure in accordance with the canons of Neoclassical composition. The window heights on the bel étage and the upper story are proportionally reduced as they rise upward. The decorative gables with stuccoed pinnacles on the bel étage, which have been preserved to this day, reflect the historic function of the official residence as a commander’s quarters. In 1883, the complex passed into private hands through an exchange. The windows on the upper floor are rectangular with straight window canopies. With their profiled sill cornices, they rest on a continuous string course. Above them, two pinnacles refer to the owner, Major General Elderhorst. The windows on the second floor are lower and lack window canopies. A corbel cornice caps the façade. The overhang of the flat roof had already been removed by the end of the 19th century and replaced with a balustrade.
The Commander’s House in Schwerin – Elegant Neoclassical Architecture on the Pfaffenteich
The Commander’s House in Schwerin is one of the most remarkable examples of Neoclassical architecture in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Located on the southern shore of the Pfaffenteich, the building was constructed between 1836 and 1837 to serve as the official residence and headquarters of the commander of the Grenadier Guard Battalion. The renowned architect Georg Adolph Demmler was commissioned for the project—a choice that also left its mark on other cities in the region, such as Wismar and Rostock.
Grand Duke Paul Friedrich and the Modernization of the Mecklenburg Military
The building has a fascinating historical background: Grand Duke Paul Friedrich, who joined the Grenadier Guard Battalion at the age of ten and was appointed major general at 22, spearheaded the comprehensive reform of the Mecklenburg military. The Commandant’s House was the first construction project of this modernization effort and was built for the commander of the Mecklenburg Brigade, Major General Hartwig von Elderhorst.
Architecture of the Commandant’s House – Neoclassical layout in plastered half-timbered construction
The nine-axis north facade of the building, constructed as a plastered half-timbered structure, showcases Demmler’s meticulous Neoclassical design: round-arched openings on the ground floor, window heights that decrease proportionally with each floor, and stuccoed decorative gables with cupolas on the bel étage, which still serve as a reminder of the building’s military function today. In 1883, the complex passed into private hands through an exchange. Today, the ground floor houses a retail space, while the upper floors are used as residential and commercial spaces.
Other attractions in Schwerin
Easyjump trampoline park
● Schwerin
Easyjump is not only Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's largest trampoline hall but also one of the latest adventure highlights in Schwerin. EasyJump Trampoline Park & Action Arena is Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's largest trampoline hall with a total area of over 3,500 m². Whether open jump area, ninja parkour, airbag cushion or dodgeball arena with over 25 attractions, we offer fun for the whole family. Whether child, teenager or young at heart, everyone gets their money's worth here. In addition to the fun of jumping, younger guests can play and romp around in our indoor play area with an XXXL slide, wobbly bridge, ball pool and obstacle courses on 3 levels. As if that wasn't enough, the VR Arena provides a virtual experience where you can immerse yourself alone or with a friend in a multi-dimensional world full of surprises and adventures. The varied offer is extended by an arcade room. This offers fun and entertainment for young and old.
Co-Working Café table
● Schwerin
Wi-Fi, coffee, snacks, events, workshops, business punk, meetings, table tennis, fun - Schwerin's first co-working café offers something for everyone. The co-working café tisch in Schwerin is not just for working. It can also easily become your favorite place in the city. Events and activities such as flea markets, workshops, pub quizzes and regulars' table meetings or business punk: everyone is welcome here. The girls from tisch serve delicious coffee, drinks, snacks and macarons. There are sustainable and regional delicacies as well as high-speed Wi-Fi, printing facilities and table tennis. The restaurant can also be booked exclusively for your private party. On your sightseeing tour, the café in the middle of Schwerin's city center invites you to take a relaxing coffee break. Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday 07 - 16 o'clock Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Equestrian monument to Frederick Francis II in Schwerin Palace Gardens
● Schwerin
The equestrian statue of the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin stands opposite the palace on a square in the palace garden. Surrounded by flowers, rose bushes and the romantic arcades, the grounds are a highlight of the Schwerin Palace Gardens. A monument to the Grand Duke After the death of the popular Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II - the builder of the palace in Schwerin - his son commissioned the construction of a monumental statue. The object was financed by donations. It is considered to be the only historical equestrian statue in the whole of Mecklenburg. An eventful history The work by the Mecklenburg sculptor Ludwig Brunow was ceremoniously unveiled in 1893 - in the presence of high-ranking state guests such as Emperor Wilhelm II and Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia, as well as all the nobility of the Mecklenburg court. Inspired by the equestrian statues of Roman emperors and the Prussian Elector in Berlin, it was designed according to the typical, mostly military-influenced taste of the late 19th century. The figures of the Grand Duke and his horse stand on a marble plinth more than 4 meters high. The ruler's virtues The plinth is surrounded by allegories of the 4 virtues of rulers: Strength, Justice, Wisdom and Faith. Two commemorative plaques show events from Frederick Francis II's reign - the construction of the new university building in Rostock and the Grand Duke's entry into Schwerin in 1871. The monument was lucky to survive two wars and two dictatorships. It escaped being melted down for war purposes, the iconoclasm after the end of the war and being scrapped.
Events in Schwerin
Today, 05. September 2026, 16:00–20:00
The somewhat different wine festival in the Schleifmühlengarten
● Museum Schleifmühle Schwerin
Wine festival
Today, 05. September 2026, 19:00–21:00
Alvaro Soler - El Camino Tour 2026
● Freilichtbühne Schwerin
The internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Alvaro Soler will be back on stage in Europe from April 2026, delighting audiences with his unique blend of pop, Latin and Spanish flair.
Today, 05. September 2026, 20:00–22:00
Alexander Scheer | Andreas Dresen & Band
● Schweriner Schloss - Innenhof
Playing (not only) Gundermann
Accommodations auf Schwerin & Umgebung
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
AMEDIA Plaza Schwerin
● Schwerin
Our hotel is located directly on the Ostorfer See in beautiful Schwerin, just a few minutes' walk from the famous Schwerin sights such as Schwerin Castle, the Mecklenburg State Theater and the historic old town.
AWO SANO - Holiday Center Schweriner See
● Schwerin / Mueß
Whether it's a school trip, vacation camp, conference or vacation together - the Schwerin vacation center offers its guests numerous opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.
Alpaca farm on the Iserberg
● Hamberge
The alpaca farm is located in idyllic Hamberge at the end of the village. Our fascinating animals enchant all guests and vacationers!