Real Estate Market Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
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Renaissance Room Mühlenstraße 17
The approx.
40 m² room in the oldest residential building of the Güstrow housing association is named after a painted wooden beam ceiling, which was found during modernization work in 2004. The special value of the painted wooden beam ceiling for North German Renaissance art is based on the surviving extent of 19 portrait medallions in contemporary dress and striking attention to detail. There is hardly anything comparable in the secular architecture of northern Germany at the same time. The opening of the Renaissance Room at Mühlenstraße 17 has enriched cultural life in Güstrow since 2006. Concerts, readings and comedy performances take place here five to six times a year. The room has space for 40 people - and that is exactly what makes the atmosphere so special. Artists and guests are very close together here. Visits are possible to a limited extent during the opening hours of the Güstrow consumer advice center.
Renaissance Room Güstrow - an art-historical gem in Mecklenburg
A remarkable piece of North German cultural history is hidden in the heart of Güstrow at Mühlenstraße 17: the Renaissance Room. The room, measuring around 40 m², is located in the oldest residential building of the local housing association and owes its name to a painted wooden beam ceiling that was only rediscovered in 2004 during modernization work.
Rare Renaissance art - 19 portrait medallions of European standingThe special art-historical value of the ceiling lies in its 19 preserved portrait medallions, which show people in contemporary clothing with striking attention to detail. There is hardly anything comparable in the secular architecture of northern Germany at the same time - whether in Rostock, Stralsund, Wismar or Greifswald. This room therefore occupies a special position in the Renaissance art of the entire Baltic Sea region.
Cultural events in the Güstrow Renaissance area
Since its opening in 2006, the Renaissance Room has enriched cultural life in Güstrow. Concerts, readings and comedy performances take place here five to six times a year. The room can accommodate up to 40 people - a size that creates a particularly intimate atmosphere in which artists and audience can come into direct contact with each other. Tours are possible to a limited extent during the opening hours of the Güstrow consumer advice center.
Other attractions in Güstrow
Güstrow Castle
● Güstrow
On the edge of Güstrow's old town, one of the most important Renaissance castles in northern Europe surprises visitors with its southern charm. Magnificent stucco ceilings from the time of its construction have been preserved. The castle is currently undergoing extensive renovation work. The castle museum is therefore not open to the public. The historic residential town of Güstrow boasts one of the most important castles of the late Renaissance. The original medieval princely castle was destroyed by fire in 1557, but just one year later Duke Ulrich of Mecklenburg initiated a comprehensive reconstruction and rebuilding of his residence. Additional extensions and alterations planned by architects of different origins resulted in a synthesis of Italian, French, Dutch and German architectural ideas - unique for the region and the time! The castle complex was last extended under Duke Gustav Adolph, who had the gatehouse and castle bridge built in 1670. After the Güstrow ducal line died out at the end of the 17th century and the town became the secondary residence of the dukes of Schwerin, the castle fell on hard times and slowly fell into disrepair. Changing uses followed until a large-scale restoration in 1963 restored the interior to its former glory, allowing it to be used as a museum from 1972. The 16th-century pleasure garden, which was painstakingly restored between 2011 and 2014, is well worth a visit. Since then, fragrant flowers and the enchanted pergola have invited visitors to take relaxing strolls against the impressive backdrop of the palace. Restoration work The castle is currently being extensively renovated and repaired. The collections and the interior of the castle are not open to the public during the construction work. The garden The reconstructed garden is open to the public and invites visitors to stroll and linger with its lavender beds, hornbeam arbors and moat.
Gallery ''Art at the old harbor''
● Güstrow
Textilreinigung Güstrow, a traditional company from the Barlach town of Güstrow, is giving various artists and creators the opportunity to exhibit their pictures and objects in the corresponding rooms at Speicherstraße 11a under the theme ''Art at the old harbor''. In the meantime, the gallery '' Kunst am alten Hafen '' with its '' KunstCafé im Waschhaus '' has established itself in the art scene. The exhibitions are always changed at the beginning of April and on October 2nd of each year. Exhibitions have already featured regionally renowned painters and photographers, as well as amateur painters and exhibitions of media art and graphic design.
Wine shop - Weinhaus im Hof
● Güstrow
When Leopold Höglinger offers a wine in his exquisite vinotheque, it is only because he is personally convinced of it. That's why his small wine shop is so popular. He not only has classic wines and sparkling wines in his range, but also all kinds of delicacies that also indicate good taste. And if you have the time and leisure, you can also take a seat for wine tastings. Leopold Höglinger is happy to share his knowledge of fine wines. And he does so in a humorous and entertaining way.
Events in Güstrow
Tomorrow, 24. June 2026, 19:00–21:00
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival: THOMANERCHOR Leipzig
● Domgemeindehaus Güstrow
From Bach to today
Tomorrow, 24. June 2026, 19:30–19:30
Choir concert
● Dom Güstrow
St. Thomas Choir Leipzig
30. June 2026, 19:30–19:30
Chamber concert
● Pfarrkirche St. Marien
"Between baroque and classical modernism"
Accommodations auf Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
Old Schwiessel Manor House
● Schwiessel
The old manor house is now run as a guesthouse and houses the hunting school.
Anika's vacation and adventure farm
● Groß Wokern
Ideal for families who want to enjoy an adventure vacation on a farm in the Mecklenburg Lake District. Would you like to relax and experience nature on a small family-run horse farm near the Baltic Sea and the Müritz? Then you've come to the right place!
Apartment complex Krakow am See
● Krakow am See
The Apartmenthaus am Krakower See offers an exceptional break in the middle of the unique landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.