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57 Best and Fun Things To Do In Schwerin, Germany


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If you are looking for a peaceful and scenic destination in Germany, with tranquil nights and convenient access to nearby towns, Schwerin should definitely be on your list of places to visit.

This charming city is home to numerous attractions, including the magnificent Schwerin Cathedral, an architectural landmark and religious symbol; the Staatliches Museum with its impressive collection of artworks from Dutch and Flemish artists; and the stately Schwerin Castle, where you can explore lavishly-decorated rooms or stroll through sumptuous gardens.

If you’re in need of a respite from all the sightseeing, there are plenty of local bakeries serving up delicious German pastries and freshly-brewed coffee that you can enjoy from the banks of the Pfaffenteich, a stunning pond with views of the city.

If this is the kind of place you can picture yourself spending your next break, continue reading for a list of everything there is to do here so you can make the most out of your trip

The 57 Most Popular Things To Do In Schwerin, Germany

57. Große Karausche

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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56. Muchelwitzer See

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

55. Grimkesee

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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54. Kirch Stücker See

4.0 ★★★★☆ (2 reviews)

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53. Barner Stücker See

2.5 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

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52. Ziegelwerder

4.7 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: 19063 Schwerin

51. Rehmsee

4.8 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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50. Moor & Naturschutzgebiet

4.5 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 19071 Grambow

49. Mecklenburger Waldglasmuseum e.V.

4.0 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: Hauptstrasse 21A Langen Brutz

Tel:  3866-46050

Web Address:   https://waldglasmuseum.de/

48. Brunnen “Rettung aus Seenot”

4.6 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: Grunthalpl  Schwerin

47. Medeweger See

5.0 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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46. Burgsee

5.0 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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45. Heidensee

4.4 ★★★★☆ (13 reviews)

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44. Lieps

4.7 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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43. Cambser See

4.9 ★★★★★ (17 reviews)

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42. Geologisches Museum am Schweriner See

4.9 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: Ringstrasse 11 Raben Streeteinfeld

Tel:  3860-247

Web Address:   http://geologisches-museum.de/

41. Fauler See

4.7 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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40. Cramoner See

4.8 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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39. Schlossinsel

4.9 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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38. Schlossgärtnerei Wiligrad

4.6 ★★★★★ (25 reviews)

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Location: Wiligrader Streetr 6 Lubstorf

Tel:  3867-612703

Web Address:   http://schlossgaertnerei-wiligrad.de/

37. Dokumentationszentrum Demmlerplatz

4.7 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: Obotritenring 106 Schwerin

Tel:  385-74529911

Web Address:   http://dokumentationszentrum-schwerin.de/

36. Kaninchenwerder

4.4 ★★★★☆ (34 reviews)

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35. Schwerin Victory Column

4.6 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 19053 Schwerin

34. Alter Garten

4.7 ★★★★★ (42 reviews)

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Location: 19055 Alter Garten Schwerin

Web Address:   https://schwerin.m-vp.de/alter-garten-schwerin/

33. Ostorfer See

4.5 ★★★★★ (49 reviews)

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32. Ziegelsee

4.7 ★★★★★ (49 reviews)

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31. Reiterdenkmal Friedrich Franz II.

4.7 ★★★★★ (56 reviews)

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Location: 19061 Schwerin

30. Neumühler See

4.8 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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29. Lankower See

4.6 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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28. Observatory & Planetarium

4.6 ★★★★★ (99 reviews)

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Location: Weinbergstrasse 17 Schwerin

Tel:  385-512844

Web Address:   https://astronomie-schwerin.de/

27. Mecklenburg Eisenbahnfreunde Schwerin e.V.

4.7 ★★★★★ (101 reviews)

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Location: Zum Bahnhof 13 Schwerin

Tel:  171-6816657

Web Address:   http://mef-schwerin.de/

26. Paulskirche Schwerin – Ev.-Luth. Kirchengemeinde St. Paul Schwerin

4.7 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Location: Am Packhof 8 Schwerin

Tel:  385-710609

Web Address:   http://paulsgemeinde-schwerin.de/

25. Stadthafen Schwerin

4.5 ★★★★★ (102 reviews)

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Location: Werderstrasse 74 Schwerin

Tel:  1520-6839260

Web Address:   http://stadthafen-schwerin.de/

24. Schwerin TV Tower

4.0 ★★★★☆ (116 reviews)

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Location: Hamburger Allee 72 74 Schwerin

23. Miniaturenpark Lütt Schwerin

4.1 ★★★★☆ (138 reviews)

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Location: Ratzeburger Streetr 48 Schwerin

Tel:  385-4807822

Web Address:   http://luett-schwerin.de/

22. Schelf Church

4.6 ★★★★★ (212 reviews)

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Location: Lindenstrasse Schwerin

Tel:  385-569857

Web Address:   http://schelfkirche.org/

21. Flippermuseum Schwerin

4.8 ★★★★★ (234 reviews)

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Location: Friesenstrasse 29 Schwerin

Tel:  173-9947611

Web Address:   http://flippermuseum-schwerin.de/

20. Banzkower Mühle

4.1 ★★★★☆ (245 reviews)

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Location: An d Lewitzmuhle 40 Banzkow

19. Schwerin Badestrand

4.4 ★★★★☆ (247 reviews)

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Web Address:   http://schwerin.de/

18. Schwimmende Wiese

4.4 ★★★★☆ (260 reviews)

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Location: 19053 Schwerin

Web Address:   https://schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/gaerten-parks/schlossgarten-burggarten/schwimmende-wiese/index.html

17. Schweriner Schloßgarten

4.8 ★★★★★ (354 reviews)

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Location: Lennestrasse Schwerin

Web Address:   https://schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/gaerten-parks/schlossgarten-burggarten/

16. Schleifmühle Schwerin

4.6 ★★★★★ (361 reviews)

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Location: Schleifmuhlenweg 1 Schwerin

Tel:  385-562751

Web Address:   https://schleifmuehle-schwerin.de/

15. Internationales Feuerwehrmuseum Schwerin eV

4.5 ★★★★★ (381 reviews)

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Location: Hamburger Allee 68 Schwerin

Tel:  385-20271539

Web Address:   http://ifm-schwerin.com/

14. Reppiner Burg

4.5 ★★★★★ (385 reviews)

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Location: Zum Reppin Schwerin

Web Address:   https://schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/erlebnisse-in-schwerin/ueberblick-ausflugsziele/reppiner-burg-ruine-mit-seeblick/

13. Schweriner Schloss, Burggarten

4.8 ★★★★★ (537 reviews)

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Location: 19053 Schwerin

Web Address:   https://schwerin.de/kultur-tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/gaerten-parks/schlossgarten-burggarten/

12. EasyJump Trampolinpark Schwerin

4.5 ★★★★★ (570 reviews)

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Location: Ziegeleiweg 8a Schwerin

Tel:  385-20096444

Web Address:   http://easyjump.de/

11. Schweriner Kletterwald

4.7 ★★★★★ (611 reviews)

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Location: direkt neben dem Zoo An d Crivitzer Ch 15 Schwerin

Tel:  176-32197326

Web Address:   https://schweriner-kletterwald.de/

10. Zippendorfer Strand

4.4 ★★★★☆ (1,059 reviews)

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Location: Am Streetrand Schwerin

Web Address:   https://sds-schwerin.de/oeffentliches-gruen/badestellen-und-einrichtungen/

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9. Pinnower See

4.8 ★★★★★ (63 reviews)

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8. Pfaffenteich

4.7 ★★★★★ (94 reviews)

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7. Lake Schwerin

4.7 ★★★★★ (146 reviews)

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6. Staatliches Museum Schwerin

4.4 ★★★★☆ (218 reviews)

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Location: Alter Garten 3 Schwerin

Tel:  385-58841222

Web Address:   http://museum-schwerin.de/

5. Open Air Museum of Ethnography Schwerin Mueß

4.5 ★★★★★ (466 reviews)

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Location: Alte Crivitzer Landstrasse 13 Schwerin

Tel:  385-208410

Web Address:   http://schwerin.de/freilichtmuseum

4. St.-Marien-Dom zu Schwerin – Ev.-Luth. Domgemeinde Schwerin

4.6 ★★★★★ (734 reviews)

Location: Am Dom 4 Schwerin

Tel:  385-565014

Web Address:   http://dom-schwerin.de/

3. Château de Wiligrad

4.5 ★★★★★ (1,483 reviews)

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Location: Wiligrader Streetr 17 Lubstorf

Tel:  3867-8801

Web Address:   https://mv-schloesser.de/de/location/schloss-wiligrad/

2. Zoo Schwerin

4.4 ★★★★☆ (2,949 reviews)

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Location: An d Crivitzer Ch 1 Schwerin

Tel:  385-395510

Web Address:   https://zoo-schwerin.de/

1. Schwerin Castle

4.7 ★★★★★ (20,239 reviews)

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Location: Lennestrasse 1 Schwerin

Tel:  385-58841572

Web Address:   https://mv-schloesser.de/de/location/schloss-schwerin/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Schwerin, Germany! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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