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)
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)
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)
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)
Location: An d Lewitzmuhle 40 Banzkow
19. Schwerin Badestrand
4.4 (247 reviews)
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:
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