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Schwerin Castle – Schwerin Castle Garden loop from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Schwerin Castle – Schwerin Castle Garden loop from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof

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Schwerin Castle – Schwerin Castle Garden loop from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof

01:55

7.44km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 2.41 km for 27 m

After 3.68 km for 27 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.31 km

View of Schwerin Castle from Schlossstraße

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the wide street you have a direct view of the imposing castle. A great sight

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2.20 km

Schwerin Castle

Highlight • Castle

This magnificent jewel is located directly on Lake Schwerin. Schwerin Castle is certainly one of the most beautiful in Germany. I couldn't decide which side is the prettiest. Whether at sunset from the lake side or with the beautifully landscaped castle park in the foreground. After the walk, you can also visit the fairytale castle from the inside as part of a guided tour.

Opening times castle museum:
April 14th to October 13th
Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m

October 14th to April 13th
Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
closed on Monday

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2.50 km

Schwerin Castle Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

The approximately 25-hectare Schwerin palace garden is one of the most beautiful baroque gardens in northern Germany. The Schwerin Palace Garden was originally laid out as a pleasure garden based on the French model.

From 1748 it was given its present form. This includes the cross channel, which was created as the centerpiece according to designs by the garden architect Jean Legeay. In the middle of the 19th century, the park was then expanded to include greenhouse gardens, kitchen gardens and the riparian zones based on the English model.

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2.58 km

Equestrian Monument of Friedrich Franz II

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The equestrian monument to Friedrich Franz II in Schwerin is the only historic equestrian monument in Mecklenburg and the main work of the sculptor Ludwig Brunow. Financed primarily by donations, it was created by the artist in the years 1887-1892 and inaugurated 10 years after the death of the Grand Duke honored here in 1893 with the participation of the European nobility and with military honours. In grateful recognition of his work, the artist was awarded the "Knight's Cross of the House Order of the Wendish Crown" and the title of "Grand Ducal Professor".
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiterdenkmal_Friedrich_Franz_II.

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3.05 km

Kreuzkanal, Schwerin Castle Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Great facility... spacious and well maintained... THANK YOU

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4.01 km

Victory Column

Highlight • Monument

The Victory Column was built in 1874 and is located in the immediate vicinity of Schwerin Castle. It is to commemorate the fallen Mecklenburg soldiers in the Franco-German War of 1870/1871.
Gustav Willgohs created the victory column from captured French artillery. The bronze guns were melted down and poured into a mold to form the victory column.

tourismus-schwerin.de/siegessaeule.schwerin.schweriner.mecklenburg.htm

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4.48 km

Schwerin Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Nice street, partly with half-timbered houses.

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5.84 km

Old Garden, Schwerin

Highlight • Historical Site

The Old Garden is a central, representative square in Schwerin, which is surrounded by magnificent buildings. It is bordered on two sides by Lake Schwerin and the Burgsee.

Both the layout of the square itself and the buildings located there and adjacent to it - Schwerin Castle, Theater, Museum, Old Palace and State Chancellery - are listed in the city of Schwerin's list of monuments.

The history of the square's use probably begins as early as the 9th century in the vicinity of the Obodrite Castle Zuarin. Over time, the use of the square changed several times until it became modern for meetings and events and as a tourist center.

wohinheuteschwerin.de/locations/alter-garten

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7.44 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

1.94 km

623 m

372 m

179 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

1.59 km

280 m

188 m

136 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 20 August

23°C

12°C

52 %

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Comments

October 14, 2025,Schwerin - Schloss 🏰 und Altstadt

When it rained this morning, we decided to go to Schwerin. Unfortunately, the castle is only partially accessible, as it's the seat of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state parliament. So we lingered in the beautiful park and garden.☺️
The city of Schwerin is also impressive, with its mix of magnificent buildings and half-timbered houses.
All in all, an impressive city. 👍🏻

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November 3, 2022,Altstadt Schwerin

After our Baltic Sea vacation in Travemünde we made a detour to Schwerin on the way home. After a little stroll around and in the Schwerin Cathedral, we visited the Castle Museum, which is really worth seeing. The Burggarten and the Schloßgarten with its floating meadow and the Kreuzkanal are also worthwhile. The castle is also the seat of the …

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August 15, 2024,Schwerin: Schloss & Altstadt

Short trip to Schwerin with a tour of the castle, which was declared a World Heritage Site in summer 2024, through the castle and palace gardens and part of the old town. We didn't do a guided tour, sightseeing or boat trip on the lake, but we did take a break in a café while it was raining. If you …

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August 17, 2024,Schwerin...

...probably one of the most beautiful and relaxed state capitals that Germany has to offer 😊😌🤩

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July 28, 2025,Schloss Schwerin Tour

Today we went to Schwerin and looked at Schwerin Castle from the outside. Unfortunately, it was closed, so we couldn't see inside. The beautiful gardens and everything around it are simply stunning and very inviting to walk around. The city center isn't very lively even though it's holiday season. I was expecting more crowds in general. Good for us 😁. …

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May 2, 2025,2025-05-02 Wanderung in Schwerin zum Schweriner Schloss und in die Altstadt mit Marktplatz und St.-Marien-Dom 🇩🇪

A short stop on our journey north in Schwerin, the state capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

A remarkable castle in the style of the French Château de Chambord and a beautiful old town.

Tomorrow we continue to Wismar.

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May 2, 2024,Wanderung Schloss Schwerin und Schweriner Dom

Today was a real tourist tour with coffee and cake in the best weather. There is a lot more to explore, like the castle 🏰 from the inside and more of the old town. Unfortunately, time was too short.

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July 4, 2025,Wow, Schwerin: Wie soll ich mich auf 50 Bilder beschränken??

Okay. 52 pictures turned out. Less couldn't be done 😲🤪😂

Sooooo. I'm asking everyone for explanations, ideas, flashes of inspiration 💡 ... What's going on here, or not going on?

Why is Schwerin so empty, and why isn't this beautiful city hyped more?

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Schwerin Castle – Schwerin Castle Garden loop from Schwerin Hauptbahnhof

View of Schwerin Castle from Schlossstraße

Schwerin Castle

Schwerin Castle Garden

Equestrian Monument of Friedrich Franz II

Kreuzkanal, Schwerin Castle Gardens

Victory Column

Schwerin Old Town

Old Garden, Schwerin

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