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.

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Schwerin Palace

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Güstrow Castle

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Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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Wiligrad Castle

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Granitz hunting lodge

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View castle garden, © Stadt Güstrow

Güstrow castle garden

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Ludwigslust Castle

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© Lothar Steiner © Staatliches Museum Schwerin

Schwerin Castle Museum

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Hohenzieritz Castle

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Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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Mirow 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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Castle Penkun

  • Schlosshof, 17328 Penkun

First cited at the end of the 12th century, castle Penkun is nowadays one of the last preserved castles once owned by the dukes of Pomerania. Inside the former administration building the castle association opened a border and customs museum, inside the castle cellars there is a small exhibition that deals with Pomerania’s judiciary.

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© Jagdschlösschen Schwartow / Jan Haeselich

Schwartow hunting lodge

  • Boizestr., 19258 Schwartow

The hotel-restaurant is the ideal place for a relaxing day with friends, your partner or the whole family, for your vacation, as a stopover during leisure activities and for events. Especially for romantic wedding celebrations.

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© Wasserschloss Mellenthin

Mellenthin moated castle

  • Dorfstraße, 17429 Mellenthin

The castle from 1575 is located in the middle of the nature reserve Island of Usedom. It is an insider secret tip for living, rest and relaxation, celebration and enjoyment. Let yourself be pampered by our excellent cuisine from morning to night, enjoy Ayurveda and beauty treatments and relax during walks in the dreamlike nature. Give yourself unforgettable moments and visit us on the sunny Island of Usedom.

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© Thomas Krieger

Tressow Castle

  • Schloss Tressow, 23966 Tressow

The late classicist manor house Schloss Tressow from 1865 once belonged to the von Schulenburg family. Today it is used as a hotel and looks forward to vacation guests.

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© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Landscape Park and Castle Raben Steinfeld

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  • 19065 Raben Steinfeld

The landscape park was originally designed by court gardener Theodor Klett and belonged to a grand ducal estate. The English-style park on a steep bank above Lake Schwerin incorporates existing trees and opened up to the landscape and the village of Raben Steinfeld with picturesque view axes.

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© Schloss Gamehl / Torsten Schulz

Hotel Gamehl Castle

  • Dorfstraße, 23970 Benz/Ot Gamehl

Hotel Schloss Gamehl is located at the gates of Wismar in the midst of the charming landscape of Mecklenburg. Enjoy peace and relaxation with modern comfort.

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© Schloss Ranzow / FotoArt Mirko Boy

Hotel & Apartments Ranzow Castle

  • Schlossallee, 18551 Lohme

Schloss Ranzow - Hotel & Apartments is situated in a sublime location with a magnificent view over the Baltic Sea.

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© Jolanta Grenke

Wild herbs Gutshaus Ramin

  • Dorfstr., 17321 Ramin

The Gutshaus Ramin is a diverse and versatile meeting place for events of all kinds and educational programs with a focus on regional, sustainable, traditional nutrition. With a focus on wild herbs, which grow in great variety in the manor house park.

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© G.Tenner

Drostenhaus Feldberg

  • Amtsplatz, 17258 Feldberger Seenlandschaft

The manor house with vacation apartments for 2 to 8 persons and double rooms is located on a quiet peninsula on the outskirts of the village. It offers a spacious outdoor area with swimming area, sunbathing lawn, seating areas, barbecue area and lake sauna. Breakfast is possible.

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© TVV/Pocha Burwitz GbR

Castle Schmarsow

  • Schmarsow, 17129 Kruckow

Schmarsow Castle was built in 1697/98 and is one of the oldest buildings in the region. 4 vacation apartments (12 beds) and the social rooms in the castle as well as the Kavaliershaus (7 beds) are offered. The gardens are also available for guests.

Read more: "Castle Schmarsow"
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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© SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

Mirow Castle

  • Schlossinsel, 17252 Mirow

The present palace was built under Adolf Friedrich III according to plans by Christoph Julius Löwe between 1749 and 1752 as a widow's residence for his stepmother Elisabeth-Albertine.

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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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© Annkatrin Rabe

Manor house Wolkwitz

  • Gutshaus, 17111 Borrentin

The Wolkwitz manor house is beautifully nestled in the gently hilly surroundings of Lake Kummerow.

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© Burg Stargard

Stargard Castle

  • Burg, 17094 Burg Stargard

The castle complex, built around 1236, now houses a museum, herb and root garden and a garment tailor shop, offering visitors a unique glimpse into life in the Middle Ages.

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© Lars Schönherr

Dargibell Castle Estate

  • Temporarily closed
  • Dargibell, 17398 Neu Kosenow

The manor house is one of the most important architectural monuments in the "Grafenwinkel" region of Western Pomerania. The baroque building with its English-style interior dates back to the 15th century.

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

Country house Kölzow Castle

  • Am Park, 18334 Dettmansdorf-Kölzow

A large park surrounds the former residence of the once large farm whose origins date back to the early 13th century. With extensive renovation of the house after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it now again reflects the atmosphere of bygone times: a historic island of tranquility!

Read more: "Country house Kölzow Castle"
... much worth knowing about the moon, © 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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© Schloss Mitsuko

Mitsuko Castle

  • Kastanienallee, 17168 Todendorf

Mitsuko Castle Museum is a museum of Japanese culture and contemporary art. It houses a large Japan collection of art, folk art, ceramics, textiles and a Japan library. From all this, a part is constantly on display. This collection also includes a number of permanent loans and donations.

Read more: "Mitsuko Castle"
Castle ghost Dieter is up to mischief in Dreilützow Castle, © Schloss Dreilützow/Baerens

Dreilützow Castle

  • Am Schlosspark, 19243 Dreilützow

You have a group with whom you want to travel? Then come to the countryside in West Mecklenburg. We offer accommodation and catering in an almost 300 year old manor house. You have plenty of space for your own activities in our houses and our castle park. The castle ghost comes free of charge!

Read more: "Dreilützow Castle"
© TMV/Gohlke

Castle Penkun

  • Schlosshof, 17328 Penkun

First cited at the end of the 12th century, castle Penkun is nowadays one of the last preserved castles once owned by the dukes of Pomerania. Inside the former administration building the castle association opened a border and customs museum, inside the castle cellars there is a small exhibition that deals with Pomerania’s judiciary.

Read more: "Castle Penkun"
© Jagdschlösschen Schwartow / Jan Haeselich

Schwartow hunting lodge

  • Boizestr., 19258 Schwartow

The hotel-restaurant is the ideal place for a relaxing day with friends, your partner or the whole family, for your vacation, as a stopover during leisure activities and for events. Especially for romantic wedding celebrations.

Read more: "Schwartow hunting lodge"
© Wasserschloss Mellenthin

Mellenthin moated castle

  • Dorfstraße, 17429 Mellenthin

The castle from 1575 is located in the middle of the nature reserve Island of Usedom. It is an insider secret tip for living, rest and relaxation, celebration and enjoyment. Let yourself be pampered by our excellent cuisine from morning to night, enjoy Ayurveda and beauty treatments and relax during walks in the dreamlike nature. Give yourself unforgettable moments and visit us on the sunny Island of Usedom.

Read more: "Mellenthin moated castle"
© Thomas Krieger

Tressow Castle

  • Schloss Tressow, 23966 Tressow

The late classicist manor house Schloss Tressow from 1865 once belonged to the von Schulenburg family. Today it is used as a hotel and looks forward to vacation guests.

Read more: "Tressow Castle"
© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Landscape Park and Castle Raben Steinfeld

  • Temporarily closed
  • 19065 Raben Steinfeld

The landscape park was originally designed by court gardener Theodor Klett and belonged to a grand ducal estate. The English-style park on a steep bank above Lake Schwerin incorporates existing trees and opened up to the landscape and the village of Raben Steinfeld with picturesque view axes.

Read more: "Landscape Park and Castle Raben Steinfeld"
© Schloss Gamehl / Torsten Schulz

Hotel Gamehl Castle

  • Dorfstraße, 23970 Benz/Ot Gamehl

Hotel Schloss Gamehl is located at the gates of Wismar in the midst of the charming landscape of Mecklenburg. Enjoy peace and relaxation with modern comfort.

Read more: "Hotel Gamehl Castle"
© Schloss Ranzow / FotoArt Mirko Boy

Hotel & Apartments Ranzow Castle

  • Schlossallee, 18551 Lohme

Schloss Ranzow - Hotel & Apartments is situated in a sublime location with a magnificent view over the Baltic Sea.

Read more: "Hotel & Apartments Ranzow Castle"
© Jolanta Grenke

Wild herbs Gutshaus Ramin

  • Dorfstr., 17321 Ramin

The Gutshaus Ramin is a diverse and versatile meeting place for events of all kinds and educational programs with a focus on regional, sustainable, traditional nutrition. With a focus on wild herbs, which grow in great variety in the manor house park.

Read more: "Wild herbs Gutshaus Ramin"
© G.Tenner

Drostenhaus Feldberg

  • Amtsplatz, 17258 Feldberger Seenlandschaft

The manor house with vacation apartments for 2 to 8 persons and double rooms is located on a quiet peninsula on the outskirts of the village. It offers a spacious outdoor area with swimming area, sunbathing lawn, seating areas, barbecue area and lake sauna. Breakfast is possible.

Read more: "Drostenhaus Feldberg"
© TVV/Pocha Burwitz GbR

Castle Schmarsow

  • Schmarsow, 17129 Kruckow

Schmarsow Castle was built in 1697/98 and is one of the oldest buildings in the region. 4 vacation apartments (12 beds) and the social rooms in the castle as well as the Kavaliershaus (7 beds) are offered. The gardens are also available for guests.

Read more: "Castle Schmarsow"
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"
© SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

Mirow Castle

  • Schlossinsel, 17252 Mirow

The present palace was built under Adolf Friedrich III according to plans by Christoph Julius Löwe between 1749 and 1752 as a widow's residence for his stepmother Elisabeth-Albertine.

Read more: "Mirow Castle"
© 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"
© Annkatrin Rabe

Manor house Wolkwitz

  • Gutshaus, 17111 Borrentin

The Wolkwitz manor house is beautifully nestled in the gently hilly surroundings of Lake Kummerow.

Read more: "Manor house Wolkwitz"
© Burg Stargard

Stargard Castle

  • Burg, 17094 Burg Stargard

The castle complex, built around 1236, now houses a museum, herb and root garden and a garment tailor shop, offering visitors a unique glimpse into life in the Middle Ages.

Read more: "Stargard Castle"
© Lars Schönherr

Dargibell Castle Estate

  • Temporarily closed
  • Dargibell, 17398 Neu Kosenow

The manor house is one of the most important architectural monuments in the "Grafenwinkel" region of Western Pomerania. The baroque building with its English-style interior dates back to the 15th century.

Read more: "Dargibell Castle Estate"
Country house Kölzow Castle, © Landhaus Schloss Kölzow/Detlef von der Lühe

Country house Kölzow Castle

  • Am Park, 18334 Dettmansdorf-Kölzow

A large park surrounds the former residence of the once large farm whose origins date back to the early 13th century. With extensive renovation of the house after the fall of the Berlin Wall, it now again reflects the atmosphere of bygone times: a historic island of tranquility!

Read more: "Country house Kölzow Castle"
... much worth knowing about the moon, © 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"
© Schloss Mitsuko

Mitsuko Castle

  • Kastanienallee, 17168 Todendorf

Mitsuko Castle Museum is a museum of Japanese culture and contemporary art. It houses a large Japan collection of art, folk art, ceramics, textiles and a Japan library. From all this, a part is constantly on display. This collection also includes a number of permanent loans and donations.

Read more: "Mitsuko Castle"
Castle ghost Dieter is up to mischief in Dreilützow Castle, © Schloss Dreilützow/Baerens

Dreilützow Castle

  • Am Schlosspark, 19243 Dreilützow

You have a group with whom you want to travel? Then come to the countryside in West Mecklenburg. We offer accommodation and catering in an almost 300 year old manor house. You have plenty of space for your own activities in our houses and our castle park. The castle ghost comes free of charge!

Read more: "Dreilützow Castle"
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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.

© Schloss Hasenwinkel

Hasenwinkel Castle

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© Schloss Plüschow

Plüschow Castle - Mecklenburg House of Artists

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© SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

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© 3 Königinnen Palais Mirow

3 Queens Palace

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© Verein

Museum in the hunting lodge Gelbensande

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© P.A. Kroehnert

State Stud Redefin

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

Crane Hotel and Museum in Hessenburg Manor House

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© Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Fort Dömitz (exhibition “Im Grunde“)

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© Frank Burger

Hohen Luckow Manor

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© Burmeister

Liepen moated castle

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© Gut Gremmelin

Gremmelin Estate

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© Angelika Schulz

Rostock Baroque Hall

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

Country house Kölzow Castle

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© SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

Güstrow Castle

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© Christian Schmidt

Broock Castle and Estate

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© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

Granitz hunting lodge

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© Herrenhaus Vogelsang / DOMUS Images Alexander Rudolph

Vogelsang Manor

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© SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

Ludwigslust Castle

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© SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

Schwerin Palace

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© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

Hohenzieritz Castle

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© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

Neustrelitz Palace Gardens

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© TMV/Gohlke

Manor house Landsdorf

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© TMV/Gänsicke

Quilow moated castle

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© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

Wiligrad Castle

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© Schloss Hohendorf

Hohendorf Castle

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© Kathleen Stutz

Ulrichshusen Castle

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© Schloss Stolpe / Anja Batzdorf

Stolpe Castle

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© SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

Mirow Castle

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© TMV/Tiemann

Ludwigsburg Palace

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© Alexander Rudolph

Kummerow Castle

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Romantic weekend at the manor house

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Special autumn experiences in castles and manor houses

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Wiligrad Castle: A park awakens from its slumber

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The Flower Queen and Mirow Castle

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Family tour of the Granitz hunting lodge on Rügen

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