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.

The topics at a glance:

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.

  1. © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Granitz hunting lodge

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  2. © Stadt Güstrow

    Güstrow castle garden

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  3. © SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

    Mirow Castle

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  4. © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Wiligrad Castle

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  5. © Lothar Steiner © Staatliches Museum Schwerin

    Schwerin Castle Museum

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

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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  7. © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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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 / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

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  10. © SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

    Ludwigslust Castle

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  11. © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Hohenzieritz Castle

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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 wonderful 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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  • © Schloss Stolpe / Anja Batzdorf

    Stolpe Castle

    • Am Schloss, 17406 Stolpe auf Usedom

    Stolpe Castle, which was visibly left to decay after 1945, was and has been gradually restored since 1996 by the municipality of Stolpe and the Förderverein Schloss Stolpe e.V.. The castle can be rented for festivities.

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  • The manor house, © Gutshaus Schwiessel

    Old manor house Schwiessel

    • Zum Park, 17168 Schwiessel

    The Old Manor House is now run as a boarding house and houses the hunting school.

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  • © Schloss Kaarz / Stefan von Stengel

    Kaarz castle with park

    • Obere Dorfstraße, 19412 Kaarz

    Kaarz Castle is a charming gem surrounded by a castle park in the love Mecklenburg. The partner hotel of WINSTONgolf accommodates 22 individual rooms, suites and apartments.

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  • © Lars Schönherr

    Manor house Battinsthal

    • Parkstraße, 17329 Krackow

    A nature retreat with historic manor house, manor park with lake and Schinkel chapel. 12 rooms, function rooms for groups, culture and vacation in Vorpommern.

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  • © DOMUSImages

    Büttelkow Manor

    • Hof, 18230 Büttelkow

    The manor house Büttelkow is a house with soul and flair - and not too far from the sea. Lots of nature, organic and fantastically located, a listed gem with a special ambience, partly preserved in its original state.

    Read more: "Büttelkow Manor"
  • © Christin Drühl

    Retzow Castle

    • Parkweg, 17248 Rechlin

    A castle in the Müritz region for weddings, dreamlike celebrations and stylish country vacations. 13 individual vacation apartments as well as public lounges form a backdrop like from another time.

    Read more: "Retzow Castle"
  • © Gut Settin am See

    Country and vacation homes at the Settin estate on the lake

    • Crivitzer Straße, 19089 Settin

    Gut Settin by the lake - simply different. Out of the city? Enjoy peace and nature? Then you are exactly right here. The country houses and log cabins are top equipped and have an exclusive exclusive location on the estate Settin am See.

    Read more: "Country and vacation homes at the Settin estate on the lake"
  • Nisdorf manor from the bird's eye view, © Jürg Gloor, Gut Nisdorf

    Gut Nisdorf - Holiday Apartments with Mee(h)r Value

    • Grabower Straße, 18445 Nisdorf

    Gut Nisdorf - sustainable organic vacation at the Baltic Sea. The historic estate welcomes you like a second home. Wonderfully situated on the Bodden coast, Gut Nisdorf is the perfect place for your family vacation: in the middle of nature you will find a wonderful children's paradise with relaxation guaranteed for parents and children.

    Read more: "Gut Nisdorf - Holiday Apartments with Mee(h)r Value"
  • Krimvitz manor house on the island of Rügen, © Gutshaus Krimvitz / Mirko Boy

    Krimvitz manor house

    • Krimvitz, 18581 Putbus

    The manor house was built in the middle of the 19th century and surrounded by a small well-kept park.

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  • Schorssow lakeside castle with plenty of open space, © Seeschloss Schorssow

    Lake castle Schorssow

    • Am Haussee, 17166 Schorssow

    In the land of hills and old trees, nestled in the nature park Mecklenburg Switzerland, lies the lake castle Schorssow directly on the idyllic Haussee. The English landscape park, which appears like an island between the lake and the brooks, creates a pleasant tranquility.

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  • Manor house Streu near Schaprode, © Tourismuszentrale Rügen

    Manor house Streu

    • Streu, 18569 Schaprode OT Streu

    Streu near Schaprode on Rügen was an old estate owned by the von der Osten family. In the first half of the 18th century, the von Platen family acquired the estate, followed by the von Lotzow family in 1749 and the von Bohlen family in 1757.

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  • © Christin Drühl

    Romantik Hotel Gutshaus Ludorf

    • Rondell, 17207 Ludorf

    On the west bank of the Müritz, between two nature reserves, the visitor sees one of the most beautiful and oldest manor houses in Mecklenburg. Whoever is a guest here will be transported back from our hectic times to past centuries, when man in harmony with nature was the measure of all things.

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  • © 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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  • © Fotostudio K3 Kruse GmbH Neustadt-Glewe

    Neustadt-Glewe Castle

    • Alte Burg, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

    The oldest preserved fortress in Mecklenburg stands in Neustadt-Glewe. It is one of the best preserved castles in Mecklenburg and can be visited. At the castle, there is a museum that is well worth seeing, as well as a restaurant and a tourist information office.

    Read more: "Neustadt-Glewe Castle"
  • © Gernot Pohl 2019

    Hohenbrünzow Castle & Estate

    • Hohenbrünzow, 17111 Hohenmocker

    Four generations under one roof - Kulturgut Hohenbrünzow is gradually becoming a free space for artists, a place of encounter - which promotes culture and education and places value on sustainability.

    Read more: "Hohenbrünzow Castle & Estate"
  • Üselitz Estate on the Island of Rügen, © Gut Üselitz / Ulrike Meutzner

    Üselitz Estate

    • Üselitz, 18574 Poseritz

    Vacation in one of the seven apartments or rent the entire manor house and estate park exclusively with family or friends. Gut Üselitz offers a wide range of opportunities for relaxing, unforgettable days in a secluded location steeped in nature and history.

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  • Welcome to the Manor House La Dersentina, © La Dersentina

    Manor La Dersentina

    • Dorfstraße, 18279 Dersentin

    Welcome to the Dersentin Manor House, affectionately called "La Dersentina" by the residents.

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  • © Schloss Neetzow

    Hotel Neetzow Castle

    • Am Schlosspark, 17391 Neetzow

    Finally out. Into the natural heart of Western Pomerania.

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  • © Mecklenburger ParkLand

    Astronomical Observation Station Lühburg

    • Lühburg, 17179 Walkendorf

    One of 6 thematic observation stations of the astro nature trail "De Sternkieker" in the Mecklenburger ParkLand Star Park.

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  • Manour House Rossin in renovation, © Verein Schlösser und Herrenhäuser MV / Lars  Schoenherr

    Rossin manor house

    • Dorfstraße, 17398 Rossin

    The Rossin manor house dates back to the 19th century.

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  1. © Schloss Stolpe / Anja Batzdorf

    Stolpe Castle

    • Am Schloss, 17406 Stolpe auf Usedom

    Stolpe Castle, which was visibly left to decay after 1945, was and has been gradually restored since 1996 by the municipality of Stolpe and the Förderverein Schloss Stolpe e.V.. The castle can be rented for festivities.

    Read more: "Stolpe Castle"
  2. The manor house, © Gutshaus Schwiessel

    Old manor house Schwiessel

    • Zum Park, 17168 Schwiessel

    The Old Manor House is now run as a boarding house and houses the hunting school.

    Read more: "Old manor house Schwiessel"
  3. © Schloss Kaarz / Stefan von Stengel

    Kaarz castle with park

    • Obere Dorfstraße, 19412 Kaarz

    Kaarz Castle is a charming gem surrounded by a castle park in the love Mecklenburg. The partner hotel of WINSTONgolf accommodates 22 individual rooms, suites and apartments.

    Read more: "Kaarz castle with park"
  4. © Lars Schönherr

    Manor house Battinsthal

    • Parkstraße, 17329 Krackow

    A nature retreat with historic manor house, manor park with lake and Schinkel chapel. 12 rooms, function rooms for groups, culture and vacation in Vorpommern.

    Read more: "Manor house Battinsthal"
  5. © DOMUSImages

    Büttelkow Manor

    • Hof, 18230 Büttelkow

    The manor house Büttelkow is a house with soul and flair - and not too far from the sea. Lots of nature, organic and fantastically located, a listed gem with a special ambience, partly preserved in its original state.

    Read more: "Büttelkow Manor"
  6. © Christin Drühl

    Retzow Castle

    • Parkweg, 17248 Rechlin

    A castle in the Müritz region for weddings, dreamlike celebrations and stylish country vacations. 13 individual vacation apartments as well as public lounges form a backdrop like from another time.

    Read more: "Retzow Castle"
  7. © Gut Settin am See

    Country and vacation homes at the Settin estate on the lake

    • Crivitzer Straße, 19089 Settin

    Gut Settin by the lake - simply different. Out of the city? Enjoy peace and nature? Then you are exactly right here. The country houses and log cabins are top equipped and have an exclusive exclusive location on the estate Settin am See.

    Read more: "Country and vacation homes at the Settin estate on the lake"
  8. Nisdorf manor from the bird's eye view, © Jürg Gloor, Gut Nisdorf

    Gut Nisdorf - Holiday Apartments with Mee(h)r Value

    • Grabower Straße, 18445 Nisdorf

    Gut Nisdorf - sustainable organic vacation at the Baltic Sea. The historic estate welcomes you like a second home. Wonderfully situated on the Bodden coast, Gut Nisdorf is the perfect place for your family vacation: in the middle of nature you will find a wonderful children's paradise with relaxation guaranteed for parents and children.

    Read more: "Gut Nisdorf - Holiday Apartments with Mee(h)r Value"
  9. Krimvitz manor house on the island of Rügen, © Gutshaus Krimvitz / Mirko Boy

    Krimvitz manor house

    • Krimvitz, 18581 Putbus

    The manor house was built in the middle of the 19th century and surrounded by a small well-kept park.

    Read more: "Krimvitz manor house"
  10. Schorssow lakeside castle with plenty of open space, © Seeschloss Schorssow

    Lake castle Schorssow

    • Am Haussee, 17166 Schorssow

    In the land of hills and old trees, nestled in the nature park Mecklenburg Switzerland, lies the lake castle Schorssow directly on the idyllic Haussee. The English landscape park, which appears like an island between the lake and the brooks, creates a pleasant tranquility.

    Read more: "Lake castle Schorssow"
  11. Manor house Streu near Schaprode, © Tourismuszentrale Rügen

    Manor house Streu

    • Streu, 18569 Schaprode OT Streu

    Streu near Schaprode on Rügen was an old estate owned by the von der Osten family. In the first half of the 18th century, the von Platen family acquired the estate, followed by the von Lotzow family in 1749 and the von Bohlen family in 1757.

    Read more: "Manor house Streu"
  12. © Christin Drühl

    Romantik Hotel Gutshaus Ludorf

    • Rondell, 17207 Ludorf

    On the west bank of the Müritz, between two nature reserves, the visitor sees one of the most beautiful and oldest manor houses in Mecklenburg. Whoever is a guest here will be transported back from our hectic times to past centuries, when man in harmony with nature was the measure of all things.

    Read more: "Romantik Hotel Gutshaus Ludorf"
  13. © 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.

    Read more: "Gross Schwansee Castle Estate"
  14. © Fotostudio K3 Kruse GmbH Neustadt-Glewe

    Neustadt-Glewe Castle

    • Alte Burg, 19306 Neustadt-Glewe

    The oldest preserved fortress in Mecklenburg stands in Neustadt-Glewe. It is one of the best preserved castles in Mecklenburg and can be visited. At the castle, there is a museum that is well worth seeing, as well as a restaurant and a tourist information office.

    Read more: "Neustadt-Glewe Castle"
  15. © Gernot Pohl 2019

    Hohenbrünzow Castle & Estate

    • Hohenbrünzow, 17111 Hohenmocker

    Four generations under one roof - Kulturgut Hohenbrünzow is gradually becoming a free space for artists, a place of encounter - which promotes culture and education and places value on sustainability.

    Read more: "Hohenbrünzow Castle & Estate"
  16. Üselitz Estate on the Island of Rügen, © Gut Üselitz / Ulrike Meutzner

    Üselitz Estate

    • Üselitz, 18574 Poseritz

    Vacation in one of the seven apartments or rent the entire manor house and estate park exclusively with family or friends. Gut Üselitz offers a wide range of opportunities for relaxing, unforgettable days in a secluded location steeped in nature and history.

    Read more: "Üselitz Estate"
  17. Welcome to the Manor House La Dersentina, © La Dersentina

    Manor La Dersentina

    • Dorfstraße, 18279 Dersentin

    Welcome to the Dersentin Manor House, affectionately called "La Dersentina" by the residents.

    Read more: "Manor La Dersentina"
  18. © Schloss Neetzow

    Hotel Neetzow Castle

    • Am Schlosspark, 17391 Neetzow

    Finally out. Into the natural heart of Western Pomerania.

    Read more: "Hotel Neetzow Castle"
  19. © Mecklenburger ParkLand

    Astronomical Observation Station Lühburg

    • Lühburg, 17179 Walkendorf

    One of 6 thematic observation stations of the astro nature trail "De Sternkieker" in the Mecklenburger ParkLand Star Park.

    Read more: "Astronomical Observation Station Lühburg"
  20. Manour House Rossin in renovation, © Verein Schlösser und Herrenhäuser MV / Lars  Schoenherr

    Rossin manor house

    • Dorfstraße, 17398 Rossin

    The Rossin manor house dates back to the 19th century.

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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.

  1. © Schloss Hasenwinkel

    Hasenwinkel Castle

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  2. © Schloss Plüschow

    Plüschow Castle - Mecklenburg House of Artists

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  3. © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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  4. © 3 Königinnen Palais Mirow

    3 Queens Palace

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  5. © Verein

    Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

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  6. © P.A. Kroehnert

    State Stud Redefin

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  7. Hessenburg manor house park view, © Gutshaus Hessenburg / Philipp Obkircher

    Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

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  8. © Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

    Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

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  9. © Frank Burger

    Hohen Luckow Manor

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  10. 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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  11. © Gut Gremmelin

    Gremmelin Estate

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  12. © Angelika Schulz

    Rostock Baroque Hall

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  13. Country house Kölzow Castle, © Landhaus Schloss Kölzow/Detlef von der Lühe

    Country house Kölzow Castle

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

    Güstrow Castle

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  15. © Christian Schmidt

    Broock Castle and Estate

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  16. © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Granitz hunting lodge

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  17. The manor house is built in the style of Tudor Gothic., © Herrenhaus Vogelsang / DOMUS Images Alexander Rudolph

    Vogelsang Manor

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  18. © SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

    Ludwigslust Castle

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  19. © SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

    Schwerin Palace

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  20. © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Hohenzieritz Castle

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

    Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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  22. © TMV/Gohlke

    Manor house Landsdorf

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  23. © TMV/Gänsicke

    Quilow moated castle

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  24. © SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

    Wiligrad Castle

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  25. © Schloss Hohendorf

    Hohendorf Castle

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  26. Exterior view Ulrichshusen Castle in spring, © Kathleen Stutz

    Ulrichshusen Castle

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  27. © Schloss Stolpe / Anja Batzdorf

    Stolpe Castle

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  28. © SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

    Mirow Castle

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  29. © TMV/Tiemann

    Ludwigsburg Palace

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  30. © Alexander Rudolph

    Kummerow Castle

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Stories from the castles, parks and manor houses

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    Special autumn experiences in castles and manor houses

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  4. Wiligrad Castle: A park awakens from its slumber

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  5. The Flower Queen and Mirow Castle

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  6. Family tour of the Granitz hunting lodge on Rügen

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