Schwerin, Germany

Schwerin

A gold-domed palace on an island in a lake.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Schwerin

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Schwerin Palace on its island and walk through the palace gardens.
  2. AfternoonTake a boat on Lake Schwerin, or walk along the shore to the Schelfstadt quarter.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town by the market square.

Day 2

Visit the Baltic town of Wismar, half an hour away.

What to eat

Pannfisch and fresh fish from the lakes.

Local tips

Make the most of Schwerin

Beat the crowds

The castle is calmest on weekday mornings. Summer weekends bring day-trippers.

Best photo spot

The fairy-tale castle on its island, from the castle gardens or across the lake.

Getting there

Trains from Hamburg take about an hour. The old town and castle are walkable from the station.

Don't miss nearby

The many lakes around the city, great for walking and boating.

Good to know

Schwerin is called the city of seven lakes. The castle houses the state parliament but parts are open to visitors.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Schwerin

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Plan your visit

Getting to Schwerin

Getting there

  • Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC)50 km away
  • Hamburg Airport (HAM)95 km away
  • Lübeck55 km away
  • Hamburg95 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Schwerin: good to know

Is Schwerin worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. A gold-domed palace on an island in a lake.

How many days do you need in Schwerin?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Schwerin?

You can visit all year. The castle is calmest on weekday mornings. Summer weekends bring day-trippers.

How do you get to Schwerin?

The nearest airport is Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC), about 50 km away. Trains from Hamburg take about an hour. The old town and castle are walkable from the station.

What is there to see near Schwerin?

Nearby hidden places include Lübeck (55 km), Hamburg (94 km) and Lüneburg Heath (111 km).

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