Ludwigslust
4 Attractions
Biosphere shelf in the Ludwigslust garden center
● Ludwigslust
Would you like to purchase high-quality, artisan products from the region? Then visit one of the biosphere shelves in the UNESCO biosphere reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe MV e.V.! The shelves sell products from the biosphere reserve's partners. Join in - enjoy a piece of the region! On the shelves you will find a wide selection of products from the partners of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve M-V - from apple juice and sea buckthorn mustard to goat's milk soap, there is something for everyone. The products include regional specialties such as products from the largest certified organic sea buckthorn plantation in Germany, fruit spreads made from local berries and honey from regional beekeepers. But you will also find artisan baked goods, chocolate and freshly roasted coffee beans on the biosphere shelves. There are also partners who are committed to regional craft traditions and offer handicrafts. Some of the products are certified organic and some also bear the Fairtrade seal. All products have one thing in common: they are of high quality, are processed in the region and are also largely marketed here - from the region, for the region! By purchasing the products, you are supporting the network of partners and the sustainable development of the UNESCO Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve.
Biosphere shelf in the Ludwigslust Information Center
● Ludwigslust
Would you like to purchase high-quality, artisan products from the region? Then visit one of the biosphere shelves in the UNESCO biosphere reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe MV e.V.! The shelves sell products from the biosphere reserve's partners. Join in - enjoy a piece of the region! On the shelves you will find a wide selection of products from the partners of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve M-V - from apple juice and sea buckthorn mustard to goat's milk soap, there is something for everyone. The products include regional specialties such as products from the largest certified organic sea buckthorn plantation in Germany, fruit spreads made from local berries and honey from regional beekeepers. But you will also find artisan baked goods, chocolate and freshly roasted coffee beans on the biosphere shelves. There are also partners who are committed to regional craft traditions and offer handicrafts. Some of the products are certified organic and some also bear the Fairtrade seal. All products have one thing in common: they are of high quality, are processed in the region and are also largely marketed here - from the region, for the region! By purchasing the products, you are supporting the network of partners and the sustainable development of the UNESCO Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve.
Ludwigslust brewery
● Ludwigslust
Craft beer specialties, guided tours, tastings and events. The Ludwigslust brewers say of themselves that they brew the Duke's beer. The handcrafted specialty beers from the Ludwigslust brewery are brewed just a stone's throw away from the picturesque baroque palace garden, where Duke Christian Ludwig once exuded his charm. Each type of beer is a tribute to Duke Christian Ludwig, the history of Ludwigslust and the monumental buildings of this unique little northern metropolis. Feel free to make an appointment for a guided tour, a tasting or a personal event!
Ludwigslust town church
● Ludwigslust
The "temple-like" town church in Ludwigslust is absolutely unusual by Mecklenburg standards. Not only the colossal altarpiece by two Baroque artists and the magnificent gallery for high nobility are well worth seeing. The church can be visited. The town church was built in 1770 as the court church for Ludwigslust Palace and was designed by court architect Johann Joachim Busch. Together with the palace square and the palace, it forms the largest baroque ensemble in Mecklenburg. In addition to the north-south orientation of the building, the Ludwigslust town church has numerous other special features. Compared to the huge altarpiece "Annunciation of the Shepherds" by the two court painters Dietrich Findorf and Johann Heinrich Suhrland, the bright interior with its design is almost plain. With a painted area of around 350 m², it is considered the largest altarpiece in Europe. The princely box is just as magnificent. Most of the decorations, ceiling rosettes and ornaments come from the Ludwigslust carton factory - in other words, they are made from the famous Ludwigslust papier-mâché. In the central aisle is the sarcophagus of Duke Friedrich, known as the Pious, who commissioned the church in Ludwigslust. The stone sarcophagus was made from a boulder weighing several tons at the grinding mill in Schwerin. Since the late 19th century, there has also been a frieze organ in Ludwigslust. The town church is Protestant and services are held regularly. The church is open to visitors from Tuesdays to Sundays and information material on the history of the church is available on site. Guided tours of the church are available on request.
12 Dates
04. July 2026, 18:00–19:30
Concert with the youth choir
● Stadtkirche Ludwigslust
of the parish of Ludwigslust under the direction of cantor Jannes Wendt
09. July 2026, 19:00–21:00
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival: Mozart's Contemporaries
● Ludwigslust, Stadtkirche
Ludwigsluster Classic
11. July 2026, 17:00–18:30
"Time travel through Europe"
● Stadtkirche Ludwigslust
Choral music from the Renaissance to the present day with the Thuringian Boys' Choir
14. July 2026, 19:30–21:00
Opening concert in the Stadtkirche Ludwigslust | 5th IML International Music Academy Ludwigslust 2026
● Stadtkirche Ludwigslust
For the fifth time, the International Music Academy Ludwigslust (IML) is inviting young musical talents from the region and all over the world to master classes in Ludwigslust and is cooperating even more closely with the J. M. Sperger Ludwigslust-Parchim District Music School.
18. July 2026, 15:00–16:30
Final concert | 5th IML International Music Academy Ludwigslust 2026
● Stadthalle Ludwigslust
For the fifth time, the International Music Academy Ludwigslust (IML) is inviting young musical talents from the region and all over the world to master classes in Ludwigslust and is cooperating even more closely with the J. M. Sperger Ludwigslust-Parchim District Music School. Participants from various countries present the musical results of their course work as soloists or in ensembles.
21. July 2026, 18:00–18:00
The Naturforschende Gesellschaft Mecklenburg e.V. (NGM) invites you:
● Natureum Ludwigslust
Museum evening: Excursion "Little world by the wayside" - Botanical excursion in the immediate vicinity of the castle" (Leader: Heinz Sluschny - Schwerin)
09. August 2026, 17:00–19:00
BENEFICIAL CONCERT for the preservation of the Friese organ
● Stadtkirche Ludwigslust
Dresden chamber ensemble plays works from Bach to Mendelssohn under the direction of Albert Hübner
15. August 2026, 19:00–21:00
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival: Annett Louisan: Bohème
● Schlosspark Ludwigslust
Open Air in Ludwigslust Castle Park
25. August 2026, 18:00–18:00
The Naturforschende Gesellschaft Mecklenburg e.V. (NGM) invites you:
● Natureum Ludwigslust
Museum evening: Excursion "Historical and dendrological walk through Ludwigslust Palace Park" (led by Uwe Jueg - Ludwigslust)
05. September 2026, 06:00–20:00
50 km Heroes' March in the Ludwigslust, Grabow, Neustadt-Glewe region
● Zukunftszentrum DeveLUP
On 05.09.2026, the 3rd edition of the legendary Heldenmarsch will take place with a varied 50 km route in the region around Ludwigslust. There will also be a short 15-kilometer route in 2026, as the town of Ludwigslust is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The route leads in a circular course through various parts of Ludwigslust, including of course the beautiful castle garden.
12. September 2026, 18:00–23:59
20th KUKUNA | Art and Culture Night Ludwigslust
● Stadtgebiet Ludwigslust
At KUKUNA, idyllic courtyards and historic houses become a stage for music, art, theater and literature. A night of art and culture in the castle town with personality Ludwigslust.
15. September 2026, 15:00–18:00
The Mecklenburg Natural History Society (NGM) invites you to:
● Natureum Ludwigslust
Museum Evening: “Mushroom Exhibition, Identification of Mushrooms You Bring, Possibly Followed by a Tasting” (Led by: Hannelore Michael – Neustadt-Glewe, Elfi Hruby – Dreenkrögen, and Bernd-Udo Heckendorf – Parchim)