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Special autumn experiences in castles and manor houses

Published: March 28, 2024

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Published: March 28, 2024

1st Schlösserherbst in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Every year, castles, manors and manor houses invite visitors to the Schlösserherbst in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. When the autumn sun shines a golden light on the venerable gardens, those interested in culture can enjoy exciting castle and park tours, top-class concerts, fascinating exhibitions, and a wide range of events;concerts, fascinating exhibitions, romantic readings and numerous culinary events from the Mecklenburg Lake District to the Western Pomerania mainland and the Mecklenburg Baltic coast.

A view of the Vogelsang manor house, © DOMUSimages/Alexander Rudolph

2nd puppet show with Maid Husch and dachshund Waldi von Hohenhund

Listen to the tales of dachshund Waldi von Hohenhund on a tour of Granitz Hunting Lodge on Rügen, learn stories about Count Bothmer and his castle from Zausel the mouse from Klütz at Bothmer Castle;about Count Bothmer, his castle and the power of knowledge and experience with the puppet theater „Ernst Heiter“ on a guided tour through Hohenzieritz Castle how the maiden Husch became the Prussian Queen Luise. 

Puppet and palace lovers of all ages can experience the MV State Palaces, Gardens and Art Collections with artistic puppet shows and puppet theater with lots of humor, a twinkle in the eye and music.

Puppet show tour in Hohenzieritz, © TMV/DOMUSimages - Alexander Rudolph

Puppet show tours

in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

2 Ergebnisse

© Puppenspieler Jürgen Wicht, Foto: Ulrich Pfeuffer © SSGK M-V

Vacation offer - A family tour with stories and music through Bothmer Castle

  • Date: 7/24/24
  • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

"William's Domicile" - An English tomcat and his residence on the green heath

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© Puppenspieler Jürgen Wicht, Foto: Ulrich Pfeuffer © SSGK M-V

Puppet show for the Garden Day at Bothmer Castle

  • Date: 9/14/24
  • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

Puppet show: "Zausel, the meadow and the castle" -

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© Puppenspieler Jürgen Wicht, Foto: Ulrich Pfeuffer © SSGK M-V

Vacation offer - A family tour with stories and music through Bothmer Castle

  • Date: 7/24/24
  • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

"William's Domicile" - An English tomcat and his residence on the green heath

Read more: "Vacation offer - A family tour with stories and music through Bothmer Castle"
© Puppenspieler Jürgen Wicht, Foto: Ulrich Pfeuffer © SSGK M-V

Puppet show for the Garden Day at Bothmer Castle

  • Date: 9/14/24
  • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

Puppet show: "Zausel, the meadow and the castle" -

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3. through the night with art and culture

Culture night at the State Museum Schwerin, © Staatliche Schlösser, Gärten und Kunstsammlungen MV

4. free admission to all state-owned castles on Open Monument Day

Open Monument Day always takes place on the 2nd Sunday in September.

On this day, many of the otherwise inaccessible monuments are open and can be visited as part of guided tours and exhibitions. Be sure to make a note of this date!

Bothmer Castle at sunrise, © Allrich/SSGK M-V

Castles on the day of the open monument

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© SSGK MV / Jörn Lehmann

Ludwigslust Castle

  • Open today
  • Schlossfreiheit, 19288 Ludwigslust

The magnificent Ludwigslust Palace, situated in a spacious park with avenues, cascades, canals and water jumps, is the center of the late Baroque town complex. In the castle's museum, the restored rooms shine in courtly splendor and transport visitors back in time. In the hunting hall of the castle there is a café with a spacious terrace overlooking the castle park.

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© SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

Bothmer Castle & Castle Park

  • Open today
  • Am Park, 23948 Klütz

Bothmer Castle is one of the largest baroque palaces in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was built in 1726-1732 by the architect Johann Friedrich Künnecke. The builder was Imperial Count Hans Caspar von Bothmer.

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© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

Granitz hunting lodge

  • Open today
  • Jagdschloss Granitz, 18609 Binz

Granitz hunting lodge is one of the most popular destinations on the island of Rügen

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© SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

Güstrow Castle

  • Temporarily closed
  • Franz-Parr-Platz, 18273 Güstrow

On the edge of the old town of Güstrow, one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe surprises with its southern charm. Magnificent stucco ceilings from the time of construction have been preserved. Extensive renovation work is currently taking place in the castle. Due to this, the castle museum is not open to the public.

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© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

Hohenzieritz Castle

  • Open today
  • Schlossplatz, 17237 Hohenzieritz

Hohenzieritz went down in history as the place where the legendary Queen Luise of Prussia died. The castle was once the summer residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Today, a memorial in the castle provides information about Queen Luise. One of the earliest landscape gardens in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern extends behind the palace. It was created from 1771 by the English garden architect Thomson.

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© SSGK M-V / Timm Allrich

Mirow Castle

  • Open today
  • 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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© SSGK MV / Timm Allrich

Schwerin Palace

  • Open today
  • Lennéstraße, 19053 Schwerin

Schwerin Palace is located on an island in Lake Schwerin and is among the most important historicism edifices in Europe.

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© SSGK MV / Funkhaus Creative

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.

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5. contemplative Christmas time with castle romance

The Ludwigslust Castle Christmas in a baroque ambience is something very special. Let yourself be enchanted every year on the third weekend of Advent. One of the highlights is the castle in a blaze of light, and you can also look forward to arts and crafts, all kinds of homemade products and culinary delights from the region.

At the Christmas market in the castle wall in Plau am See, you can marvel at great craftsmanship, music, lots of hands-on activities for young and old and theater of a very special kind.

The Festival Winter of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival unfolds with its Advent and Christmas concerts for musical enjoyment in the historic castle ambience.

To the Christmas markets in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Ludwigslust Castle Christmas, © Förderverein Schloss LWL_Ralf Pardun

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