City Library of the State capital Schwerin

Schwerin City Library is a public library run by the State capital Schwerin.

The city library has a varied history. It was founded in 1922. The first predecessor existed as early as 1863. Today, Schwerin City Library is a modern library under municipal sponsorship.
The main branch in the Schweriner Höfe and the district libraries in Lankow and Neu Zippendorf have a total stock of around 120,000 media.
Books, newspapers/magazines, music CDs, films, games, audio books - there is something for every user of every age.
Various events, such as author readings, library introductions for pupils of all grades or reading aloud events invite you to the library.

A large selection of e-media is offered for readers of e-books and co. via the "Onleihe Mecklenburg-Vorpommern".

Founded in 2012, the "Freundeskreis der Stadtbibliothek e.V." is committed to promoting reading and developing media skills, especially among children and young people.

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Stadtbibliothek der Landeshauptstadt Schwerin

Klöresgang 3
19053 Schwerin

stadtbibliothek@schwerin.de
+49 385 590190
https://www.stadtbibliothek-schwerin.de/

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19053 Schwerin

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Easyjump- Trampoline Park

Open today
Ziegeleiweg, 19057 Schwerin

Easyjump is not only Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's largest trampoline hall but also one of the newest experience highlights in Schwerin.

Vorbeck Manor

An der Warnow, 19065 Vorbeck

At the gates of the State capital Schwerin, surrounded by a natural landscape, lies GUT VORBECK with its golf hotel, café HerzensGUT and riding stable directly on the Warnow River. With its 20 rooms and suites located directly on course 13 of the WINSTONlink, the estate's golf hotel offers everything for a perfect vacation in the middle of Mecklenburg's unspoiled nature.

Vacation park Retgendorf

Kiefernweg, 19067 Retgendorf

In a sparse pine forest, only 50m away from Lake Schwerin, you will find our spacious hotel complex with direct lake access and natural swimming area. The vacation park has 28 comfortably furnished hotel rooms and 24 vacation homes with modern to luxurious furnishings.

State Museum Schwerin

Temporarily closed
Alter Garten, 19055 Schwerin

In a prominent location on Schwerin Lake, visitors will find a top collection of Dutch paintings, as well as paintings from the 16th to the 21st century and works of handicrafts and graphic art.

Club Zenit Schwerin

Pappelgrund, 19055 Schwerin

The Zenit Schwerin, a former heating plant, has been converted into a cultural stage in the heart of the State capital Schwerin.

VINDUA Houseboats

Werderstrasse, 19055 Schwerin

Experience the beautiful Schwerin lake landscape. Either on one of the exclusive and license-free VINDUA houseboats or by kayak or SUP directly at the Schwerin Castle. Together with the adjacent Mecklenburg Lake District, it is one of the most beautiful boating areas in Europe. A paradise for all water lovers and nature lovers.

tisch - Co-Working Café not only for working

Open today
Wittenburger Str., 19053 Schwerin

Wi-fi, coffee, snacks, events, workshops, business punk, meetings, table tennis, fun - Schwerin's first co-working café offers something for everyone.

Wiligrad Castle

Open today
Wiligrader Straße, 19069 Lübstorf

The former ducal residence palace with the surrounding palace park and the historic estate ensemble is one of the most beautiful places on Lake Schwerin. The art exhibition in the castle is particularly worth seeing. With its location on a steep bank directly on the lake, it is considered an insider's tip for excursions, especially in autumn and in spring during the rhododron bloom. The old nursery houses a farm store and a popular farm café.

Permanent exhibition "Mecklenburg - so far, so near" of the Mecklenburg Foundation

Open today
Puschkinstraße, 19055 Schwerin

The Mecklenburg Foundation preserves and tells the history and culture of Mecklenburg!

“Zum Stadtkrug” Altstadtbrauhaus Schwerin

Open today
Wismarsche Straße, 19053 Schwerin

A cozy spot in the heart of Schwerin. A visit to the impressive brewery in Schwerin is well worth it.

Exterior view of Basthorst Castle, © Schloss Basthorst — ©© Schloss Basthorst

Hotel Schloss Basthorst

Schlossstraße, 19089 Basthorst

We welcome you warmly in our unique 4-star hotel in Basthorst, situated in the stunningly beautiful Mecklenburg landscape, far from the hustle and bustle of urban life. We believe in creating a special ambience. Whether it's in the room furnishings, the culinary range or our service – you will notice the special character of our hotel estate.

Grand ducal linen and bed chamber

Großer Moor, 19055 Schwerin

On behalf of the Grand Duke, architect Hermann Willebrand created the designs for a linen room. In 1878, after the demolition of the previous building, this was supplemented by the construction of a "bed chamber". Willebrand unified both components with a uniform design and a simple classical plaster façade.

Grand ducal office building

Alexandrinensraße, 19055 Schwerin

The monumental administration building is located to the northwest of the old town, directly on the Pfaffenteich lake. The building was erected when the Grand Ducal administration moved from Ludwigslust to Schwerin between 1842 and 1845.

Grand ducal stable for sick horses

Großer Moor, 19053 Schwerin

The former Grand Ducal Stables were built around 1850 as a separate utility building from the Marstall opposite, which was completed in 1842. In addition to the care areas for the horses, the building also housed apartments for the vets and animal keepers. With its simple, late classicist façade, it adjoins the stable building.

Arsenal

Alexandrinenstraße, 19055 Schwerin

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