Schwerin

Old artillery barracks

● Schwerin

The artillery barracks in Schwerin, built between 1856 and 1861, represent the style of medieval fortress buildings and are a striking example of 19th century military architecture. Its exposed location on Ostorfer Berg and the architectural design underline the political stability of the monarchy at a time of social upheaval. Schwerin has been the main base for the Mecklenburg army since the mid-17th century. With the decision to move the residence of the state of Mecklenburg from Ludwigslust to Schwerin, the guard battalion was also stationed in the city. A barracks was requested as early as 1816, but good things take time. Construction did not begin until 1856 and the barracks were finally completed in 1861. The expansion of the garrison site also became a priority in connection with the planning of new buildings and extensions to the Schwerin residence. The protection and military sovereignty of the monarchy had to be present in the residence in a structurally efficient manner. Symbolic visual axes between the palace, the Old Garden and the barracks site were essential for the selection of the building site. Elements from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance are combined in the typical historicist buildings - inspired by Prussian barracks of the 19th century. As a monumental three-winged complex with outward-facing façades, the new barracks building presented itself impressively to the city. Representative corner towers and a triaxial projection in the middle form the part of the building facing the lake and the final background for the palace gardens. In this way, the overall architectural composition of the residential complex with a direct visual reference to and from the palace was taken into account. The Old Artillery Barracks are considered to be one of the largest planned barracks of the 19th century in Mecklenburg. The building was designed by the military architect Ludwig Wachenhusen. Up to 100 horses, carriages and guns were housed on the first floor. The rooms in the corner towers were reserved as apartments for the officers and their families. The kitchen and dining rooms, laundry store, laundry room, wheelhouse and ancillary rooms were located in the vaulted basement. The attic rooms were used as drying rooms and as dormitories during maneuvers. The style The ensemble was designed in the style of medieval fortress buildings, the fortifications of a fort. This gives the building complex with its location on the hill of Ostorfer Berg a special visual and urban significance. Architecturally, there is a striking resemblance to the arsenal at Pfaffenteich, which was built between 1840 and 1844. The Prussian cap ceilings and the staggered usage sequences inside the barracks can otherwise only be found in the Görlitz barracks and the arsenal in Vienna. In this respect, the artillery barracks in Schwerin are one of the last completely preserved buildings of this type.

Old cemetery Schwerin

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The Old Cemetery in Schwerin is a historic cemetery complex dating back to 1863, planned and realized by master builder Demmler and horticultural director Klett. The historic and listed graves of members of the royal household and personalities from Schwerin's history are well worth seeing. The spacious park-like grounds with their varied vegetation are well worth seeing. Tombs of historical personalities worth seeing More than 30 listed graves can be visited at the Old Cemetery. Particularly noteworthy is the grave of court architect Georg Adolf Demmler - Demmler's grave chapel is Demmler's own design and is decorated with extensive Masonic symbolism. Directions/Public transportation Bus stop "Alter Friedhof". Regional transport Deutsche Bahn: "Schwerin Mitte" stop approx. 600 m on foot. Parking garage "Bleicher Ufer" approx. 200 m on foot.

Old court gardener's house

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The Old Court Gardener's House was built for court gardener Christian Daniel Friedrich Klett. He received the property as a gift from the Grand Duke. It is an essential part of the former palace nursery with its preserved buildings. The Old Court Gardener's House was built for court gardener Christian Daniel Friedrich Klett. He received the property as a gift from the Grand Duke. It is an integral part of the former palace nursery with its preserved buildings. At that time In 1839, the Grand Duke commissioned Georg Adolph Demmler to build the court gardener's house, which was completed in 1840. The later court garden director Theodor Klett used the surrounding garden both to provide for his own family and to grow rare roses and perennials. Style The one-and-a-half-storey residential building with a hipped roof is crowned by a central, two-storey round gable with an inscribed tympanum. It marks the prestigious entrance and identifies the building as the residence of a court official.

Old Palace

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The Old Palace is located on the Old Garden, at the corner of Schlossstraße, with its east facade facing the palace. The Old Palace, also known as the Alexandrinenpalais or the Crown Prince’s Palace, has been an important part of the Schwerin residential complex since 1801 due to its use as a royal residence. It is situated on the west side of the Old Garden, the castle grounds of the Grand Ducal Palace: the Old Palace, also known as the Hereditary Prince’s Palace or the Widow’s Palace. The half-timbered building, located between the State Chancellery and the theater, has many names—the reason for this can be gleaned from its history. Around 1705, the palace was built for Hereditary Prince Karl Leopold. Hereditary Prince Franz also lived there until he assumed the reins of government. In 1799, the Hereditary Prince’s Palace was modernized. Friedrich Franz had commissioned Johann Georg Barca to carry out the work. He was to renovate the entire building for Hereditary Prince Friedrich Ludwig and his wife Helena Pavlovna and expand it by four axes to the north. About 40 years later, another expansion took place, this time for Grand Duke Paul Friedrich, who wanted to establish his temporary residence there in 1837. Georg Adolph Demmler carried out this renovation. After the Grand Duke’s sudden death in 1842, his widow, Grand Duchess Alexandrine, lived here until her death in 1892. Style The two-story palace is built in the half-timbered style. It features a hipped roof with large, three-axis mansard gables and dormers. The imposing two-wing complex has been preserved to this day. The building is a designated historic landmark and currently serves as the seat of the state parliament administration. Architecture and Style The palace is two-story and built in the half-timbered style. It features a hipped roof characterized by large, three-axis mansard gables and cross-gables. The palace’s stately two-wing complex has been preserved in its original condition to this day. Today, the building is used by the state parliament administration.

Arsenal

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The Grand Ducal Arsenal on the southwestern shore of the Pfaffenteich in Schwerin, built between 1840 and 1844, is an impressive example of Tudor Gothic architecture. Today, it serves as the headquarters of the state’s Ministry of the Interior and combines historic architecture with a central waterfront location. The impressive Grand Ducal complex of the Arsenal stretches along the southwestern shore of the Pfaffenteich. The imposing structure draws the passerby’s gaze across the water and holds it captive. Georg Adolf Demmler had drawn up the plans for the Arsenal. These were implemented from 1840 to 1844 by the architects Herrmann Willebrand and Gottlieb Ruge—specifically as an armory. The Grand Duke’s decision to move his residence from Ludwigslust to Schwerin also entailed the relocation of the Guard Regiment’s garrison. Consequently, the new building was to serve as both a barracks and an armory—a task entrusted to Demmler. The building housed all the facilities required for military administration, namely the military court, the prison, the recruitment commission, classrooms, training halls for the enlisted men, a mess hall, and stables.  The Pfaffenteich, which had previously been located outside the city limits, was now incorporated into the urban planning as a design element, as further development soon took place there adjacent to the arsenal. This made it necessary to fortify the western shore. Grand Ducal administrative construction projects provided the impetus for fortifying the area and initiating the planned development. To the west, the medieval city had hardly expanded at all in the vicinity of the historic Pfaffenteich until then.  After World War I, the police were housed in the Arsenal. Refugees found shelter here after the end of World War II until 1947. Following the founding of the GDR, the Schwerin district administration used the large administrative complex as the headquarters of the People’s Police. On the Style The style of the Arsenal is Tudor Gothic, modeled after late English Gothic, which is typical of the early decades of Historicism. The massive towers of the central risalit and the corner pavilions are connected to the elegant corner turrets by the continuous crenellated cornice along the eaves. The building derives its castle-like character from the continuous ashlar masonry of the wall surfaces. Refined with a light coat of paint in keeping with the times, the grand ducal administrative complex had the appearance of a stately, representative palace on the waterfront. In the course of the extensive renovation, the impression of a stately, representative palace on the waterfront was lost. The Arsenal was initially used as an armory and, after World War I, as a police barracks. During the Third Reich, it was known as the Adolf Hitler Barracks. From 1945 to July 1947, it served as housing for refugees. Afterward, the building became the headquarters of the district authority of the German People’s Police. Since 1990, the Arsenal has been the headquarters of the State Ministry of the Interior.

Train station and prince's room

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Schwerin's main railway station, opened in 1847 and rich in historical architecture, is located northwest of the old town and is an important transportation hub. Its imposing station building and luxurious princely rooms are reminiscent of its imperial past. After extensive renovations, it received the "Station of the Year" award in 2008. The main station is located to the north-west of the old town. Mecklenburg's first railroad line was sealed on November 8, 1841 by a state treaty between the five states of Prussia, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Denmark, Lübeck and Hamburg as part of the new Berlin - Hamburg project. With Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II assuming half of the costs, the line was extended from today's Hagenow-Land past Ludwigslust and Grabow to Boitzenburg and later to Kiel. On March 10, 1846, the Mecklenburg Friedrich-Franz-Eisenbahn received the concession to build the Hagenow - Schwerin line and secured the connection to the Berlin - Hamburg line. Like the Prussian lines, it remained under its own administration until 1945. At that time The station at Luisenplatz was inaugurated on May 1, 1847. It had an external tunnel with two entrance pavilions. They were replaced in 1889 - 1890 by the current reception hall and extended by the adjoining Fürstenzimmer to the south. To the south of the reception building was a separate tunnel with entrances towards the city and Paulstadt. In 1927, the representative entrance hall was extended below the tracks and the external tunnel was filled in. The fountain with the bronze sculpture, Rescue from distress at sea, 1910 by Hugo Berwald was erected on Luisenplatz. Style According to plans by Ernst Möller, the reception building and the tunnel entrances were designed in a historicist style. The central pavilion of the reception hall is connected to two corner pavilions by two lower intermediate elements. The furnished royal rooms are given a wall-mounted, historicist interior for the reception of royalty or their imperial guests. Location After a thorough renovation, Schwerin Central Station is reopened in 2005 and awarded the title of Station of the Year (cities under 100,000) in 2008. The station forecourt is renamed Grunthalplatz in memory of Marianne Grunthal, who was hanged by SS henchmen from a lamppost on the station square shortly before the end of the Second World War in 1945. 14,000 travelers use Schwerin Central Station every day.

Baker's Kitchen

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Baker's Kitchen on Schlossstraße welcomes you with an extensive breakfast menu, delicious cake specialties, and plenty of homemade dishes to satisfy both big and small appetites. In the summer, you’ll be spoiled for choice: enjoy coffee and cake in the sun at one of the tables outside the restaurant, or take a seat inside in one of the cozy and colorful chairs. Whatever you choose, you’re sure to love the homemade specialties. You can pick up the handmade rolls for your Sunday breakfast at home not only on Schlossstraße but also at one of the Zander Bakery locations operated by the family-owned business at Schelfmarkt and on Brahmsstraße. Baker’s Kitchen is open for you: Tuesday–Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ball sports center

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The Ballsport-Centrum is committed to promoting ball sports and its young players. It specializes in handball camps and daycare and primary school camps. The Ballsport-Centrum is a company that is interested in the promotion of ball sports and the development of young players in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Under the direction of Robert Runge, special handball camps as well as daycare and primary school camps are offered for those interested in ball sports, especially for young handball players. We know from our own experience how difficult it is for Mecklenburg sports clubs to find new talent. It is therefore one of our main tasks to discover and promote players for the clubs. With the Ballsport-Centrum, a central office is being set up which is committed to the scouting and promotion of talent in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Of course, we are also happy to welcome beginners who we can introduce to ball sports.

Beachclub - Schwerin

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The Panorama Bar above the rooftops of Schwerin. Above the rooftops of Schwerin, in the middle of the Schweriner Höfe (more precisely on the roof of the parking garage), a breathtaking view of the city, its sights and the unique water landscape awaits you. From the beginning of May, the beach club offers a beach and vacation feeling in the middle of Schwerin. Enjoy your evening with a beer and pizza or a cocktail from the extensive menu. During happy hour - daily from 4-6 pm - all cocktails are available for 6.50 Eur. In addition to pizza and pasta, there are also plenty of other dishes to satisfy both small and large appetites. You can check out the menu before your visit at skycafe.de. It's best to visit the beach club in time for sunset, as the view of Schwerin Castle, the old town and the many lakes is uniquely beautiful. Opening hours: from approx. beginning of May - end of September daily 3 pm - open end The beach club remains closed in bad weather. The beach club is located on the roof of the Schweriner Höfe parking garage. Table reservation: Online via skycafe.de Telephone and whatsapp reservation: +49 621 40545401 Instagram: @beachclubschwerin/

Bistro Liebe Liesbeth

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Vegan bistro with changing daily specials, cakes, desserts and coffee specialties in Schwerin. At Bistro Liebe Liesbeth in Puschkinstrasse, you will find a daily changing menu of vegan dishes, cakes, desserts and coffee specialties from Monday to Friday between 11 am and 4 pm.

Club Zenit Schwerin

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The Zenit Schwerin, a former heating plant converted into a cultural venue in the heart of the state capital. The Zenit in Schwerin is a club in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The venue hosts not only club events but also readings, concerts, poetry slams, and stand-up comedy shows. Built around the heating plant and imbued with industrial charm, the cultural venue still features many elements from its industrial past. Here, old industrial charm meets modern technology.

Co-Working Café table

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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

AMEDIA Plaza Schwerin

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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.

BOULEVARD Hotel Altstadt Schwerin

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The BOULEVARD Hotel Schwerin Altstadt is situated in a central yet quiet downtown location. Schwerin Castle, the theater and museums, the state parliament, the cathedral and the business and shopping centers are all just a few minutes' walk away.

Running – until 05. December 2026

A little pub chat

● Tourist-Information Schwerin

Fine restaurants, quaint pubs, modern cafés - Schwerin's gastronomy has a lot to offer. On this tour, you will learn historical anecdotes about the city's traditional establishments.

Running – until 26. September 2026

Looking into the Schelfstadt

● Tourist-Information Schwerin

Discover Schwerin's Schelfstadt: stroll through winding alleyways, marvel at the Nikolaikirche church and learn more about the new town founded in the 18th century. A tour full of history and charm.

Running – until 09. November 2026

Jewish life in the history of Schwerin

● Kulturforum Schleswig-Holstein-Haus

A tour through the old town

Running – until 09. September 2026

Experience history: And with all your senses!

● Freilichtmuseum Schwerin-Mueß

Demonstrations several times a season on Wednesdays. Immerse yourself in the life and work of the villagers around 1900.

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

10. September 2026, 14:00–19:00

SVZ Apprenticeship Fair 2026

● Freilichtbühne Schwerin

The SVZ Apprenticeship Fair will return in 2026: On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the fair will be held for the 28th time and will once again take place at the Sports and Convention Center.

11. September 2026, 20:00–22:00

Alin Coen

● Schweriner Schloss - Innenhof

"You mean the world to me" - Tour

12. September – 13. September 2026

ANDREAS KÜMMERT & THE ELECTRIC CIRCUS A.LIVE! Tour 2026

● DER SPEICHER Schwerin

ANDREAS KÜMMERT - A life that breathes, a voice that tells its story. With his first double live album on the road map and newly set goals, A.K. is

13. September – 08. November 2026

"Alte Post" Flea Market at Berliner Platz

● Alte Post am Berliner Platz

Dreesch Flea Market – lovingly organized by the citizens’ initiative “DreeschkindFlotte.” All proceeds go to the Dreesch neighborhoods. Look forward to private vendors with real treasures. Bargain, chat, and have a good time—everyone is welcome! €2 donation per booth.

13. September 2026, 11:00–16:00

Day of Rest - Forest Cemetery

● Waldfriedhof Schwerin

A varied program featuring various guided tours of the forest cemetery.