A town, which braved all historical storms by the typical Mecklenburgian calmness, and where you find an incomparable ensemble of landscape and architecture.
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The
fairytale castle is reflected in the water of the lake, and only a few minutes away the
wonderful old town invites you to stroll through the historical streets. The fascinating view from the top of the cathedral shows the speciality of
Schwerin, the shining blue of the lakes dominates the townscape, everywhere are water areas of different sizes. Those who search for recreation will find an
aquatic paradise.
The region surrounding
Schwerin has also much to offer, unspoiled nature, numerous lakes, idyllic villages, mills, castles and manor houses wait to be explored. The painting gallery at the
Alter Garten Square houses one of the biggest Dutch collections in Europe. You will find works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Fabritius as well as paintings of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries by Gainsborough, Caspar David Friedrich and Corinth.
The Castle Museum presents an insight into the former living and presentation rooms of the grand duke. The ancestorâs gallery is comprised of the paintings of all reigning dukes of the Mecklenburg dynasty from the 14th to18th centuries in unbroken chronological order. The throne room especially impresses as the most important banqueting hall of the castle.
The magnificent
Mecklenburg State Theatre tempts every year about 240.000 visitors from all over the world to
Schwerin. The 3-stage-house offers with music, play and ballet a diversified program and puts forward the
Mecklenburg State Band, the third-oldest orchestra in Germany. The affiliated Fritz Reuter stage is one of the most renowned professional dialect stages in the northern Germany area.
Schwerin is one of the most popular festival cities in Germany. Open air events with high standards in the castle patio, the inner courtyard of the cathedral and especially at the Alter Garten square-in front of the impressive scenery of theatre, museum, castle and the lake Schwerin, have become a trademark of the
Mecklenburgian capital and have attracted in the last year over 60.000 visitors.
