Schwerin Castle:
Rising from a small island in Lake Schwerin, Schwerin Castle (Schweriner Schloss) is one of Germany’s most striking examples of historicist architecture.
Built in its present form during the mid-19th century for the Grand Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, the castle blends Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements into a fairy-tale silhouette of turrets, domes and ornate facades.
Today the castle serves a dual purpose: it houses the parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern while remaining one of northern Germany’s most visited landmarks. Visitors can tour richly decorated state rooms, admire one of Europe’s oldest surviving court theatres, and stroll through the landscaped gardens designed by Peter Joseph Lenné, the famed Prussian garden architect.
Often dubbed the “Neuschwanstein of the North,” Schwerin Castle offers not just architectural splendor but also a deep sense of regional history. Its art collection and exhibitions illuminate centuries of ducal life, while its island location creates an unforgettable panoramic view from the city’s waterfront.