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| Schwerin | ||
| federal state | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | |
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| Residents | 95.818 (2019) | |
| height | 38 m | |
| Tourist info | 49 385 5925212 Schwerin tourism portal | |
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Schwerin is the state capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the smallest German state capital with fewer than 92,000 inhabitants. The urban area is characterized by the location on the water within the Schwerin lake landscape, the princely residence architecture and the extensive natural and park landscape. Schwerin is the cultural and political center of the region. Important sights include the Schwerin Castle with the castle garden, the old town, and cultural institutions such as the Schwerin State Museum or the Mecklenburg State Theater.
background
Schwerin has been the lordly and political center of the region for more than 1000 years Mecklenburg. The castle was the residence of the Mecklenburg dukes and is now the seat of the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The representative stately buildings that characterize the cityscape accommodate ministries and other state institutions, among other things. The magnificent prince's seat stands in contrast to the rural and agricultural villages and the extensive nature in the surrounding area.
In a 100-year-old travel guide it says: “Even if strangers are initially reluctant to meet North Germans and the friendly, agreeable manner is not immediately met with the South German and especially the Rhenish population, it is an old experience that strangers come to Schwerin I quickly felt at home, appreciated the North German style and left the place with a heavy heart. Everyone who was only able to stay here temporarily has kept a fond memory of the city and its residents. "
getting there
By plane
- 1 Rostock-Laage Airport
(IATA: RLG), Flughafenstrasse 1, 18299 Laage. Tel.: 49 (0)38454 32 13 90, Fax: 49 (0)38454 32 13 92, Email: [email protected]. 
The regional airport is about 80 km northeast of Schwerin. There are scheduled flight connections to Munich as well as other vacation flights, e.g. to southern vacation regions. Note: More intensive flight operations and more connections in the summer season, therefore it is essential to pay attention to seasonal changes. - 2 Hamburg Airport (IATA: HAM), Flughafenstrasse 1 - 3, 22335 Hamburg. Tel.: 49 (0)40 507 50, Fax: 49 (0)40 50 75 12 34, Email: [email protected].
Hamburg Airport is around 117 km away and can be reached in 1 3/4 hours by train (regional and long-distance connections to Hamburg Hbf, then continue with the S1 S-Bahn). - From Berlin Brandenburg Airport(IATA: BER) it is over 200 km and by train well over 2 hours travel time.
- 3 Pinnow Airfield (Special landing site, ICAO: EDBP), Am Flugplatz 1, 19065 Pinnow. Tel.: 49 (0)3860 215, Email: [email protected]. The Pinnow airfield is located on the eastern shore of Lake Schwerin, about 18 km from the city. It is approved for powered aircraft up to 5.7 t, gliders, ultralight aircraft, helicopters, airships, balloons, umbrellas, kites, parachute jumps and model airplanes.
By train
- 4 Schwerin Central Station, Grunthalplatz 4, 19053 Schwerin. The Schwerin Central Station is about 10 minutes walk from the historic old town and the city center. The urban area is easy to reach via the local transport network and the rail link. There is a connection about every hour via regional and long-distance trains Hamburg and after Rostock. Schwerin Hauptbahnhof has direct long-distance traffic connections to and from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof (approx. Every 2 hours), direction Stralsund/ Binz on Rügen (via Rostock, Velgast), Stuttgart (via Hamburg, Cologne), Koblenz (via Hamburg, Cologne), Frankfurt am Main (via Hanover).Characteristic:
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.- It is an important rail hub with other direct connections 5 Bad little ones , 20 km north of Schwerin. From here there are connections (regional express, regional train, ODEG) to and from Parchim, Berlin (via Ludwigslust), Rostock, Wismar, Gadebusch, Rehna and to Hamburg (RE to Hamburg approx. Every 2 hours in addition to long-distance connections).
- The bus stop is close to the city center with its shopping arcades and parking garages 6 Schwerin center, this is approached by regional trains and ODEG.
By bus
Schwerin is good with Long-distance buses reachable. The buses stop at 7 ZOB at Grunthalplatz directly in front of the main train station.
In the street
Motorway connections
- From the direction of Hamburg via the A 24 exit Wöbbelin, then on to the B106 (Ludwigsluster Chaussee, direction Schwerin) orExit Hagenow, then on to the B321 Direction Schwerin
- From the direction of Berlin via the A 24, to Schwerin triangle, then continue on the A14, Departures Schwerin-North (continue about the B104) orSchwerin-East, continue about the B321 Direction Schwerin / Raben Steinfeld
- From the direction of Wismar / Lübeck / Rostock via the A20 to Cross Wismar, then continue on the A14 Departures Schwerin-North (continue about the B104) orSchwerin-East, continue about the B321 Direction Schwerin / Raben Steinfeld
Federal highwaysThe following federal highways lead to Schwerin or directly into the city area:
- B 321 (Route: Pritzier - Suckow / connection to the A24)
- B 106 (Course: Wismar - Ludwigslust A24)
- B 104 (Course: Lübeck (Schleswig-Holstein) - Linken (Brandenburg)
By boat
Waterways
- The Schweriner See is about the Müritz-Elde-Stör waterway Accessible by boat and connected to the Elbe. Further information, e.g. on locks, bridges and clearance heights: | (PDF) Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration: Information sheet for driving on the Müritz-Elde-Störwasserstraße with sports vehicles and small vehicles
Excursion boat trips
- There is excursion traffic on the Schweriner See. Provider: Weisse Flotte Fahrgastschiffahrt Schwerin GmbH | White Fleet website
mobility
Tram and bus lines run from Grunthalplatz in front of the main train station into the city and the surrounding area.
Provider and timetable information
- Local transport Schwerin GmbH | Bus and trams in the Schwerin urban area
- ODEG / | Regional rail connection Parchim - Crivitz - Schwerin - Gadebusch - Rehna]
- VLP and local bus | Bus connections to the surrounding area]
- Deutsche Bahn AG | Regional connections and long-distance train connections
Tourist Attractions
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
- The 1 Paulskirche is a neo-Gothic church, the interior of which has remained almost unchanged since it was consecrated in 1869. Particularly noteworthy are the organ by Friedrich Friese, as well as the imposing glass windows. Visits are Mon - Sat from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. possible.
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- The 2 Shelf church St. Nicolai is surrounded by old trees in the center of the Schelfstadt, a baroque district of the Schwerin city center planned on the drawing board. The restored princely crypt has been permanently accessible to visitors again since September 2013. The shelf church is open daily. Visits and guided tours are possible. Contact
- 3 Provost church of St. Anna. The Catholic Church of St. Anna is a simple late baroque church in the heart of the old town.
- 4 Dom At almost 118 meters, the tower of the mighty brick dome towers over the buildings in Schwerin city center and all other church buildings in Mecklenburg. With the three-aisled Gothic basilica, the cathedral is also the oldest surviving structure in Schwerin. The Schwerin Cathedral is part of the European Route of the Brick Gothic and is considered to be one of the most important North German buildings of this architectural style. Among other things, the cross altar from 1495, the organ of the famous master organ builder, is worth seeing Friedrich Ladegast and the historical tombs. The Wikipedia article on the cathedral contains further information about the numerous peculiarities of the church building and the furnishings.
- guides The cathedral is open every day. Visits and guided tours are possible. Public cathedral tours take place on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Tip: From 6 May to 23 September 2013, the Ladegast organ will sound every Monday at 2:30 p.m. for a 20-minute concert.
- Directions / access - The entrance to the cathedral is on the side facing the old town market.
- Accessibility - The cathedral is barrier-free. FM systems for the hearing impaired are available. Guided tours for the visually impaired are offered (after registration).
- Bell tower Climbing the bell tower is possible for EUR 2.00. Over 230 steps lead to the bell. Especially in good weather there is a great view of the city and the lake landscape.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
- The 5 Schwerin Castle is a landmark of the city and seat of the state parliament as well as an important building of romantic historicism. Parts of the castle belong to the Schwerin Castle Museum and can be visited. You can visit: living and social apartments on the first floor, state rooms on the festival floor, porcelain gallery in the former children's rooms, Hofdornitz and weapons collection, castle church, castle and castle gardens. The one is also worth reading Wikipedia article on the castle.
- opening hours April 15 to October 14: daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | October 15 to April 14: Tuesday - Sunday and public holidays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- guides April 15 to October 14: daily 11 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. October 15 to April 14: Tuesday to Friday 11:30 am, in the high season: additional guides
- entry 6 € / reduced: 4 €; Family day ticket (parents with children under 18) € 10 (all admission prices plus tour fee)
- Directions / access - The entrance to the Museum Schloss Schwerin is on the right-hand side of the palace complex, as seen from the main portal, opposite the historic swing bridge. The main portal itself belongs to the state parliament area and is not used as access to the rooms of the museum.
- Accessibility - FM systems for the hearing impaired on request, an assistance service can be organized by appointment.
Buildings
The historical old city was able to expand mainly to the west due to its location on the numerous lakes and the swampy surroundings. The resulting districts each have their own individual architectural character and flair.
The area around the Gothic brick dome is called "the old town" in a narrower sense. It has grown since the Middle Ages and is dominated by half-timbered architecture and a medieval street scene. In the alleys of the old town you will find restaurants, cafés and mostly owner-managed boutiques. Gabled and town houses, the town hall in the Tudor Gothic style and the imposing columned building nestle around the old town market. City tours and walking tours start at the market square. The town hall also houses the tourist information. Numerous cafés are a magnet for visitors, especially in the summer months. We particularly recommend a visit to the regional weekly market, which takes place on Wednesdays in the old market square and on Wednesdays and Fridays at the directly adjacent butcher's market.
Other areas are the Schelfstadt and the Paulsstadt.
Residence ensemble SchwerinThe cityscape of Schwerin city center has been preserved as a window into the 19th century court. Everywhere in the state capital one encounters traces of the history of the rule of the Grand Dukes, which extends from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The focus is on Schwerin Castle, gardens and parks and the numerous buildings for the court and state administration. The almost completely preserved "cultural landscape of romantic historicism" was announced in June 2012 at the Conference of Ministers of Education as a candidate for inclusion in the German list of proposals (Tentative list) for the UNESCO World Heritage Site submitted. The residence ensemble includes the Schwerin Castle, the castle garden and the three churches (cathedral, Pauls and Schelfkirche) among others the following historical buildings in Schwerin:
- 6 Old palace, a small half-timbered palace from the end of the 18th century
- 7 College building (today building of the State Chancellery MV and building of the Ministry of Energy, Infrastructure and State Development MV)
- 8 New Town Palace. (today building of the Ministry of Justice MV).
- 9 Stables (today building of the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture MV) with horse stable and linen and bed room and the former grand ducal farm laundry
- The system was used to cut and grind large natural stones and mainly produced for the ducal court of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Today a technical monument in museum use with demonstrations (see under Museums)
- 10 Mecklenburg State Theater on the old garden
- State Museum Schwerin on the Old Garden (see under Museums)
- Old artillery barracks (today used by the Schwerin tax office)
- Rabbitwerder Island
- Villas and Werderstrasse
other important structures:
- 11 Old Town Hall
- 12 Main post office in the style of the neo-renaissance from 1892 - 1897
- Schwerin Central Station. , historic station building, representative brick building, around 1890.Characteristic: .
- 13 Reich Railway Directorate Schwerin, representative red brick building from 1898
- 14 arsenal am Pfaffenteich (today building of the Interior Ministry MV)
- 15 Schleswig-Holstein House (today used as an exhibition and event location)
- 16 TV tower Schwerin-Zippendorf - The television tower has a viewing platform and a restaurant 100 m above the ground. The 136.5 m high tower has a very unusual design. Curiously, there is a 273 m high tubular steel mast in the immediate vicinity. The restaurant and viewing platform have been closed since November 2017.
Monuments
- 17 Monument to Friedrich Franz II. in the castle garden
- 18 Victory Column Memorial to the Mecklenburgers who died in the war in 1870/1871.
Museums
- 19 Schwerin-Mueß open-air museum also: Mecklenburg Folklore Museum, Alte Crivitzer Landstrasse 13, 19063 Schwerin (Schwerin-Mueß district on the south bank of Lake Schwerin). Tel.: 49(0)3852084116. Historic village complex at the gates of Schwerin. The museum shows the life of the Mecklenburg rural population in the 19th century and thus stands in clear contrast to the courtly inner city area of Schwerin. A Low German hall house, the shepherd's cottage, blacksmith's shop, tieder's shop, orchards, an old school with a school garden, as well as rural gardens and courtyards have been preserved. In the summer season, the blacksmith demonstrates his craftsmanship on Wednesdays. The open-air museum also offers changing exhibitions and events.Open: March 30th to September 29th: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. / Oct. to March: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., open on public holidays.Price: € 3.50 / reduced: € 2.50 / children up to 18 years: € 1.00.
- 20 State Museum Schwerin, Alter Garten 3, 19055 Schwerin (opposite the Victory Column, entrance currently on both sides below the large flight of stairs). Tel.: 49(0)38559580, Fax: 49(0)385563090, Email: [email protected]. Old Masters Gallery: European top collection of Dutch and Flemish painting, Modern Gallery: Germany's largest collection of Marcel Duchamp's works, Ernst Barlach Collection, changing special exhibitions.Open: April 15 to Oct 14: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thu. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. / Oct. 15 to April 14: Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Check-in: up to 30 minutes before closing.Price: 5 € / reduced: 3.50 €.facebook url used
Main portal of the State Museum Schwerin at the Old Garden
"The zinc player" by Gerrit van Honthorst (1590–1656)
"A woman peels carrots" by Gerard Dou (1613-1645)
- 21 Grinding mill at the Faulen See, Schleifmühlenweg 1, 19061 Schwerin (southwest of the Schweriner See). Tel.: 49(0)385562751.
Exhibition on the history of the watermill and stone cutting. The exhibition complex, located a little off the beaten track in a really picturesque setting, also shows a small mineral collection.Open: April to November: Mon - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Price: € 3.00 / reduced: € 2.00. - 22 International Fire Brigade Museum Schwerin (IFM-Schwerin), Hamburger Allee 68, 19063 Schwerin (Neu Zippendorf district). Tel.: 49(0)385 20271539, Email: [email protected].
Germany's largest fire brigade museum is located directly at the television tower in a hall. Guided tours are possible.Open: April to October Tuesday to Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, November to March only by appointment.Price: € 5.00 / reduced: € 3.00. - 23 Mecklenburg Railway and Technology Museum, To train station 13, 19053 Schwerin (directly opposite the Schwerin main train station). Tel.: 49 (0)385 3261444, Mobile: 49 (0)171 6816657, Email: [email protected]. Museum with extensive vehicle exhibition in the former Schwerin depot.Open: every last Saturday of the month from 10:00.Price: adults € 3, reduced € 2.50, children € 2, families € 7.
Streets and squares
- market
- Butcher market
- Old garden with Old Palace, State Theater and State Museum (art collections). The Victory Column is to the west of Schloßstraße.
- Shelf market surrounded by old half-timbered houses and the St. Nikolai Church.
Parks / landscape
- Castle garden - Baroque complex south of the castle island, that of Lenné was remodeled in the 19th century. The palace garden is the center of the Schwerin cultural and garden summer every year.
- schweriner Lake - is the second largest lake in northern Germany and is formative for the city. Round trips are offered with the White Fleet. Boats are rented at the harbor opposite the castle - even those that can be driven without a boat license. The marina offers space for your own ship. What the professional fishermen get from the lake should definitely be tried. A visit to the protected island Rabbitwerder is also worthwhile. At the Zippendorfer Strand in the district of Zippendorf, bathing is even monitored during the season.
- Pfaffenteich - Located in the Schelfstadt, delimits the old town / pedestrian zone in the north-west. Opposite the arsenal, two terraces invite you to linger. The dragon boat race also takes place here in summer. On the shore, people often sit down in the shade of the trees. Children have fun feeding ducks and swans.
activities
- Water hiking, e.g. Schwerin lake tour
- fishing
- Swimming: Zippendorfer Strand public bathing area, Kalkwerder bathing establishment, Kaspelwerder bathing establishment, Seehof bathing establishment
- Cycling (well signposted city tour of Schwerin)
- Golf: Winstongolf Vorbeck, Golf & Country Club Fleensee, Swinggolf Boltenhagen
- Hiking: z. E.g. Schwerin Castle Tour, Tour 24 Wiligrad Castle
- Flying in a glider or microlight aircraft on Pinnow Airfield (ICAO: EDBP), Am Flugplatz 1, 19065 Pinnow. Tel.: 49 (0)3860 215, Email: [email protected]. Contact.
Events
The Schwerin culture and garden summer is a series of events that takes place annually from spring to early autumn. Gardens, historical buildings and the old town are used as event locations, for example for concerts, markets, shows, cabaret festivals, exhibitions and theater performances. The annual program of the Schwerin Culture and Garden Summer includes the following major events:
- Spring awakening with the sound wave Schwerin
- Pentecost Jazz
- Schwerin Castle Festival
- Gourmet garden
- Schwerin Castle Garden at night
- Schwerin Castle Festival (historical festival around the castle, with parade; takes place every 2 years)
- SommerMärchen (medieval spectacle)
- Exhibitions in the State Museum Schwerin
(For the dates see the given web link.)
Further events in Schwerin:
- Dragon Boat Festival Schwerin (major sporting event with folk festival character)
- State Rifle Day
- Old Town Festival Schwerin (folk festival)
- Schweriner Martensmarkt (medieval festival based on a local tradition)
- Schwerin Christmas market
Events in the surrounding area:
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Festival (classical music festival with various venues)
- Baroque festival in Ludwigslust
- Small festival in the large park in Ludwigslust
Federal Horticultural Show 2009:
- 2009 took place in Schwerin the Federal Garden Show instead of. The Federal Garden Show showed seven themed gardens, the core area was the palace park. This was renovated and restored between 2006 and 2008 in order to restore the original character of the important baroque complex.
- Large parts of the BUGA's gardens and areas have been preserved and are freely accessible. The former "Gardens of the 21st Century" extend the gardens around the palace garden as "Floating Meadows".
shop
- On or in the immediate vicinity of the 25 Marienplatz are the shopping centers Marienplatz Gallery, Schwerin courtyards and the Castle Park Center.
- There are many small shops in the streets of the old town; is an insider tip 1 Münzstrasse, where you can find shops selling fashion, jewelry and gifts.
kitchen
Cheap
medium
- 1 Cafe Prague, Schlossstrasse 17. Tel.: 49(0)385 56 59 09. The classic among the restaurants in Schwerin. Pleasant atmosphere, central location.
- 2 To the good source (Hotel and restaurant), Schusterstrasse 12, 19055 Schwerin. Tel.: 49 (0) 385 565985. Traditional inn in the center of the old town.
- 3 Ducal steam laundry, Großer Moor 56, 19055 Schwerin. Tel.: 49 (0) 385 562956. Restaurant in close proximity to the castle, theater and museum.Open: Mon-Sat 11 am-10pm, Sun 10 am-10pm.
Upscale
nightlife
Cheap
medium
Upscale
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 DJH Youth Hostel Schwerin, Waldschulweg 3, 19061 Schwerin (from Schwerin train station 4 km, bus stop 200 m). Tel.: 49 (0)385 3260006, Fax: 49 (0)385 3260303, Email: [email protected]. Youth hostel with 91 beds in 2- to 8-bed rooms. Cyclists have it good here. The region around the DJH Youth Hostel is ideal for excursions into the wonderful landscape around Lake Schwerin. As a bike-friendly guesthouse, the youth hostel is part of the ADFC's bed & bike program. Leisure activities in / at the youth hostel: Sitting areas in the garden with a view of Lake Schwerin, barbecue and campfire area, own nature reserve, table tennis, volleyball, climbing park with high ropes course, low ropes course and climbing tower, bike rental nearby.Open: all year round 06:00 am - 11:00 pm.Price: BB from € 22.00.
medium
- 2 NH Hotel Schwerin (****), To Schulacker 1, 19061 Schwerin.
- 3 Pension Ikar, Steinstrasse 3, 19053 Schwerin. with two locations in the "Paulsstadt".
- 4 Pension at the cathedral, Schusterstrasse 12, 19053 Schwerin. Centrally located pension.
- 5 Intercity Hotel Schwerin, Grunthalplatz 5-7, 19053 Schwerin. Located directly at the train station.
Upscale
- 6 Amedia Plaza Hotel Schwerin (former Crowne Plaza® Schwerin), Bleicherufer 23, 19053 Schwerin.
Learn
Work
security
In Schwerin there are 3 police stations distributed throughout the city:
- 1 Schwerin police station, Graf-Yorck-Strasse 6, 19061 Schwerin. Tel.: 49 (0)385 5180-0, Fax: 49 (0)385 5180-2226, Email: [email protected].The Schwerin Police Station and the Schwerin Criminal Police Office are also located in the building.
- 2 Police station Schwerin - Lankow, Lübecker Strasse 283 19059 Schwerin. Tel.: 49 (0)385 588569-14, Fax: 49 (0)385 588569-13. Open: Mon 08: 00-12: 00; Tue-Fri 10: 00-14: 00.
- 3 Schwerin-Mitte police station, Schlossstrasse 10, 19053 Schwerin. Tel.: 49 (0)385 5393-21, Fax: 49 (0)385 5393-26. Open: Mon-Fri 9 am-5pm.
health
Pharmacies
There are plenty of pharmacies in the city, although the ways can be a little further outside the city center. The currently open emergency pharmacy is here to be found and also displayed at every pharmacy.
doctors
Medical care is very good in Schwerin. There are doctors from all disciplines throughout the city. So in The local 48 general practitioners alone.
- 4 Schwerin emergency practice in the Schwerin hospital, Wismarsche Str. 393-397 19055 Schwerin - Lewenberg (House F, level 1 in the Helios Clinic). Tel.: 49 (0)385 520-21 97 (Hotline), 49 (0)385 520-23 02 (Delivery room). Open: 24/7.
Hospitals
- 5 Helios Clinics Schwerin, Wismarsche Str. 393-397, 19055 Schwerin - Lewenberg. Tel.: 49 (0)385 5200, Fax: 49 (0)385 5202008. All disciplines are represented here.Open: 24/7.
Practical advice
6 Tourist information Schwerin, Am Markt 14, 19055 Schwerin (Old Town Hall). Tel.: 49(0)3855925212, Fax: 49(0)3855925253, Email: [email protected].
Open: Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat / Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
trips
- Rostock and Warnemünde: Approx. 90 km by car, the direct connection by train takes 1 hour (IC and regional transport)
- Wismar: Approx. 32 km by car, the direct connection by train takes ½ hour; When changing trains in Bad Kleinen, you don't lose any travel time. From there the journey time is another 15 minutes
- Poel: The island off Wismar, popular with tourists because of its white sandy beaches, is connected to the mainland by a navigable dam. By car about 46 km on the B106
- Ludwigslust can be reached in ½ hour with the regional express, in 20 minutes with the IC, by car it is about 54 km.
- To Parchim you need 1 hour in local traffic (Ostseeland-Verkehr), by car it is about 56 km.
- Lübeck: Approx. 70 km by car, approx. 1 1/4 hour by train.
- To the Baltic seaside resorts Boltenhagen, Rerik or Kühlungsborn it takes about 1 hour by car.
literature
website
- https://www.schwerin.de/ - Official website of Schwerin
