Castles and Manors

Castle Hotels, Events and Culture

The region between the Baltic Sea and the Lake District is rich in noble manor houses from medieval times surrounded by magnificent gardens. The best thing is that many of them open their doors and invite guests to enjoy them - as an elegant restaurant, a stylish castle hotel or a special concert venue.

A bird's eye view of Schwerin Castle., © TMV/Gänsike

A castle, a park, a lake – this romantic combination is more widespread in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern than in any other European region. Between green hills, dense forests and colorful meadows lie around 2,000 castles, manor houses and manor houses picturesquely nestled in romantic parks and the vast landscape between the Baltic Sea coast and the Mecklenburg Lake District.

Around 300 of these stately properties invite visitors to stroll, relax and enjoy themselves as museums, concert halls and event venues or as stylish hostels. Some are also very popular as romantic wedding venues.

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The most beautiful castles in the country

The most imposing residences have been left behind by the Dukes of Mecklenburg: The Renaissance palace of Güstrow, the baroque complex of the town of Ludwigslust, the Schloss Schwerin as a prime example of romantic historicism and the classicist palace of Hohenzieritz were built primarily for representative purposes . This was followed by entire town ensembles such as Putbus and Neustrelitz, as well as noble summer residences and playful hunting lodges such as Granitz and Gelbensande.

These grand and royal estates offer visitors fascinating insights and views - starting from the panoramic views of the Baltic Sea island of Rügen, from the 1000-year history of the Mecklenburg dukes to the most extensive collection of Dutch paintings from the Golden Age in Europe.

Visit castles and gardens

The most magnificent castles from Schwerin to Hohenzieritz are now in the care of the state. They are considered cultural-historical jewels, venerable witnesses of time and outstanding storytellers.

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

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  2. © Lothar Steiner © Staatliches Museum Schwerin

    Schwerin Castle Museum

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  3. Palace garden with orangery in Neustrelitz, © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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    Wiligrad Castle

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  5. © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

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  6. Ludwigslust Castle with reflection in the pond "Karauschen", © SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

    Ludwigslust Castle

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  7. © Stadt Güstrow

    Güstrow castle garden

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  8. Güstrow Castle is one of the most important Renaissance castles in northern Europe, © SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

    Güstrow Castle

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  9. © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Granitz hunting lodge

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  10. © SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

    Mirow Castle

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  11. Feston avenue to Bothmer Castle, © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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Spend the Night in the Castle

Today, many former residences of princes and landed gentry offer stylishly furnished apartments and rooms, often with beautiful terraces and gardens. From small idyllic country houses for two to family-oriented organic hotels, equestrian lodges and monastery hostels to wellness and golf hotels, the range of accommodation on offer is perfect for a royal . The latter can be found, for example, at the neo-baroque Schloss Fleesensee in the Mecklenburg Lake District.

Passion manor house in the Peene Valley

The Peene Valley in the heart of Western Pomerania is also full of such cultural treasures: The romantic Hotel Schloss Neetzow in the style of English country estates is one of the most striking manor houses that give expression to a historicist-romantic architectural concept. The Gutshof Liepen, with its country-style rooms, works sustainably and refines the restaurant's cuisine with herbs and salads from its own harvest. The moated castle Quilow, a Renaissance building and monument of national value, was renovated and reopened in 2020 for exhibitions, concerts, readings and workshops. The three houses are beautifully connected by the Peene Valley River Landscape Nature Park.

Events in Schlössern

Music, dancing, good food and socializing have always been part and parcel of high society. Today, the facilities are open to the general public and serve as a unique backdrop for unforgettable cultural events.

To in June and to the öffnen many manor and castle lords open their doors and attract guests with a varied cultural program in the impressive historic Gemäuer, while the initiative invites individual travelers to enjoy culinary delights and stimulating conversations in Mecklenburg ParkLand. The MV Festival brings numerous castles such as Ulrichshusen, Schwiessel and Kummerow to life and the takes place in June and July against the imposing backdrop of Schwerin Castle.

Other recurring events in castles, castle parks and stately homes:

Staying in Castle Hotels, Manor Houses and Mansions

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    Manor house Diedrichshof

    • Diedrichshof, 18249 Warnow

    Between Hamburg and Berlin, on the edge of the Sternberg lake district, surrounded by beech forests, fields and lakes, far away from the urban hustle and bustle, lies the Diedrichshof manor house.

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  • Dairy farm Alt Sührkow

    • Closed today
    • Schlossstraße, 17166 Alt-Sührkow

    Farm with farm store and farm restaurant in the manor house

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  • Rescue is near, © A.Kannenberg

    Eickelberg Manor House

    • Dorfstraße, 18249 Eickelberg

    Classicist manor house from 1840 in the Warnow valley. Belonged to the von Lützow family, Mecklenburg nobility. Still under renovation.

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  • View of the manor house from the access road, © Klaus-Dieter Bartsch

    Blengow Manor

    • Lindenallee, 18230 Blengow

    A quietly situated, listed, renovated manor house as a vacation domicile in the Salzhaff region. Restful and relaxing vacations for vacation guests.

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  • Manor house, © Margit Wild

    Oberhof estate

    • Am Gutshof, 23948 Oberhof

    Family-friendly estate close to the beach on the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Vacation apartments in the manor house and coachman's house for 2-6 persons on the Oberhof estate on the Baltic Sea.

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  • The Liepen moated castle and the servants' quarters can be reached from the park via a small wooden bridge., © Burmeister

    Liepen moated castle

    • Liepen, 17139 Liepen

    Liepen moated castle is located on an island surrounded by an idyllic park. It was built in the 15th century by the Count Hahn family, who live here again today. The medieval vaulted cellar belongs to the oldest part of the castle complex and can be visited

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    Vietgest castle

    • Schloßstr., 18279 Vietgest

    In romantic Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, almost halfway between Hamburg and Berlin, surrounded by dreamy ponds and picturesque lakes, you will find the imposing 230-year-old castle with its eventful history. Schloss Vietgest has reopened in 2020 as a cultural and event location as well as a castle hotel.

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    Amber Castle & Amber Land Wendorf

    • Schlossallee, 19412 Wendorf

    Unique castle suites, double rooms in the residence as well as modern holiday homes, flats & chalets nestled in the beautiful nature of the Schwerin Lakeland - maximum comfort for an unforgettable holiday. Experiences on site: sauna, wellness, swimming lake, horse riding, cycling, SUP and canoeing.

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  • © Gutshaus Hessenburg / Philipp Obkircher

    Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

    • Dorfplatz, 18317 Hessenburg

    The manor house in Hessenburg is all about the crane. Around Hessenburg, these ambassadors of happiness rest in large flocks in spring and autumn. The manor house itself houses the registry office for the rural area of the town of Barth, the crane museum and the crane hotel with charming apartments.

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  • View entrance to the manor house, © Kurverwaltung Insel Poel

    Manor house Kaltenhof

    • Am Gutshof, 23999 Kaltenhof

    Gutshaus Kaltenhof is located only 500 meters from the beach of Pole. It is very stylish and comfortably furnished.

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  • Exterior view of the pretty manor house, © Gutshaus Klein Kussewitz

    Manor house Klein Kussewitz

    • Am Gutshaus, 18184 Klein Kussewitz

    The lovingly restored Klein Kussewitz manor house offers the perfect setting for relaxing days in a special ambience and is a place to take a deep breath and linger at any time of year.

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  • Exterior view Zicker Manor, © Gut Zicker

    Manor house Zicker

    • Zicker, 18574 Zudar

    On the Zudar peninsula on the island of Rügen, in an idyllic and child-friendly environment, 10 minutes from the Baltic Sea, lies this vacation paradise with 13 vacation apartments and extensive parkland.

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  • © Herrenhaus Samow

    Samow Manor

    • Samow, 17179 Behren-Lüpchin

    Our manor house Samow offers a unique ambience and thus the ideal setting for your events.

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  • © Geesche Gruber 2025

    Martenshagen Manor House

    • Temporarily closed
    • Hofstraße, 18314 Martenshagen

    On the southern edge of the village of Martenshagen, nestled between two wooded areas along the B105, is the manor house - a silent witness to 19th century rural architecture.

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  • © Manfred Achtenhagen

    Manor house Rumpshagen

    • Parkstraße, 17219 Ankershagen

    The baroque manor house was built in 1730.

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  • Orchard meadow in the manor house, © Florian Foest

    Friedrichshof Manor

    • Kastanienallee, 18299 Dolgen

    The manor house is a family-run hotel with restaurant, hunting room, cellar bar and sun terrace. It is situated in a single location at the Hohen Sprenzer See in the hills of Mecklenburg Switzerland.

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  • Exterior view manor house Altbauhof, © Gutshaus Altbauhof

    Manor house old farm Dargun

    • Altbauhof, 17159 Dargun

    Nestled in the cultural landscape of Dargun Castle and the monastery church, the manor house is located at the end of the road. To the building belongs one hectare of garden land, which is adjoined by the old manor pond surrounded by ancient trees. The grounds are very spacious, offering a magnificent view over the fields and the nature park "Große Rosin/ Kummerower See" with its rare bird species, such as kingfisher and marsh rail, and attracting ornithologists from all over the world.

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  • Exterior view of the manor house, © Schlossgut Gross Schwansee

    Gross Schwansee Castle Estate

    • Am Park, 23942 Gross Schwansee

    Schlossgut Gross Schwansee is ideally located between Travemünde and Boltenhagen and directly on the Baltic Sea coast.

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    Bröllin Castle

    • Bröllin, 17309 Fahrenwalde

    Schloss Bröllin is a historic estate in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern that is now used as an international production center for the performing arts. Artists from all over the world work here on projects, residencies and workshops in a unique atmosphere.

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  • Gottin Rose Park with over 2,000 roses in more than 200 varieties, © Gutshaus Gottin

    Gottin manor house

    • Dorfstraße, 17168 Gottin

    The generosity and the ambience of the house offer on the one hand an ideal framework for meetings in the circle of friends or for family celebrations. On the other hand, the select private atmosphere is excellent for holding seminars and conferences that want to productively use the power of silence and the extensive services of the house.

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Culture in the Castle

As places of culture, these castles and estates with their historical flair provide an atmospheric ambience and unique experiences at exhibitions, culinary events, galas, concerts, cabaret or historical spectacles.

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    Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

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    State Stud Redefin

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  3. The Gusthaus Hohen Luckow, built around 1700., © Frank Burger

    Hohen Luckow Manor

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  4. The Liepen moated castle and the servants' quarters can be reached from the park via a small wooden bridge., © Burmeister

    Liepen moated castle

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  5. © Gutshaus Hessenburg / Philipp Obkircher

    Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

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    Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

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  7. © Gutshaus Gremmelin

    Gremmelin Estate

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  8. © Kathleen Stutz

    Ulrichshusen Castle

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    3 Queens Palace

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  10. Feston avenue to Bothmer Castle, © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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  11. © Schloss Hasenwinkel

    Hasenwinkel Castle

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  12. © Schloss Plüschow

    Plüschow Castle - Mecklenburg House of Artists

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  13. © Schloss Stolpe / Anja Batzdorf

    Stolpe Castle

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    Mirow Castle

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    Ludwigsburg Palace

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  16. © Christian Schmidt

    Broock Castle and Estate

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    Country house Kölzow Castle

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  18. Güstrow Castle is one of the most important Renaissance castles in northern Europe, © SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

    Güstrow Castle

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    Granitz hunting lodge

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  20. © Angelika Schulz

    Rostock Baroque Hall

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  21. © Schloss Hohendorf

    Hohendorf Castle

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  22. © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

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    Wiligrad Castle

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  24. © Herrenhaus Vogelsang / DOMUS Images Alexander Rudolph

    Vogelsang Manor

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  25. Ludwigslust Castle with reflection in the pond "Karauschen", © SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

    Ludwigslust Castle

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    Hohenzieritz Castle

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    Manor house Landsdorf

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    Quilow moated castle

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  29. Palace garden with orangery in Neustrelitz, © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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  30. Kummerow Castle - the south facade, © Alexander Rudolph

    Kummerow Castle

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