Schwerin is the smallest of the cities that are the capital of their lands, here lives less than 100 thousand people. Nevertheless, perhaps because of the capital status, it looks pretty solid. Mainly due to the large number of lakes and beautiful castle.
Schwerin Castle is the jewel of Northern Germany, definetely one of the top 5 castles of the country. It was built in the years 1845-1857 by order of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II. The castle stands on an artificial island and looks extremely photogenic from almost any angle. Especially in the evening.
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Castle combines several architectural styles and numerous spiers beautifully reflected in the water of Schwerin Lake. Near the castle is a dock where you can go on a boat trip and see the castle from the water.
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
You can go around the castle on the island. Behind located a beautiful orangery, which now houses a restaurant.
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Orangery in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Sculpture over the orangery ©Yuriy Buriak
There is also a grotto
Grotto near Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Inside the castle sits Parliament of Mecklenburg - Western Pomerania. There is also a museum. The interiors of the castle worth a visit.
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
The castle, by the way, has its own ghost "Peterman", who is walking at night in these halls :)
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Architect of Schwerin Castle with his wife ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Near the castle is a large park with many sculptures, fountains and interesting design decisions.
Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Park near the Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Monument to Friedrich Franz II ©Yuriy Buriak
Park near the Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Park near the Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
Park near the Schwerin Castle ©Yuriy Buriak
There are no medieval houses left in Schwerin, the only really old building is the cathedral.
Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Probably the only surviving house in the old town of Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Beautiful house in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Lots and lots of bells ©Yuriy Buriak
The central street in the old town of Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Square in front of the railway station in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Sea lions? Funny :) ©Yuriy Buriak
Graffiti in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Graffiti in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
In addition to the lakes around the castle, the city has other lakes and a lot of promenads.
One of the embankments in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Fountain at Lake Pfaffenteich ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin Cathedral ©Yuriy Buriak
Embankment in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Embankment in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Embankment in Schwerin ©Yuriy Buriak
Map of Schwerin ©schwerin.com
Map of Schwerin ©schwerin.com
Here you can download the latest map of the city and other materials in English.
Schwerin Webcams 1 and 2.
Getting there: by train, use bahn.de. The nearest airport is in Lübeck (http://www.flughafen-luebeck.de/en/), 61 km to Schwerin.
