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Castle · Rostock, Mecklemburgo-Pomerânia Ocidental
Schweriner Schloss
Palace of the dukes of Mecklemburgo on an island in the city of Schwerin, the state capital, with a museum, gardens and the seat of the state parliament.
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About Schweriner Schloss
Schweriner Schloss is located on an island in Schwerin, the capital of Mecklemburgo-Pomerânia Ocidental, about an hour by train from Rostock. It was the main residence of the dukes and grand dukes of Mecklemburgo-Schwerin.
The present palace, with towers, domes and a gilded dome above the entrance, was rebuilt between 1843 and 1857 in the neo-Renaissance style, inspired by the château of Chambord in France. A fire in 1913 destroyed around a third of the building.
Part of the palace is a museum, with state rooms, the throne room and art collections. Since 1990 the building has also housed the Landtag, the state's parliament. In 2024 the residential ensemble of Schwerin was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
On the island itself is the Burggarten, with the orangerie, and adjacent to it stretches the Schlossgarten, a landscaped park designed by Peter Joseph Lenné.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours with the museum and gardens; half a day for the town.
Best time
From April to October, when the gardens are in bloom. The museum is closed on Mondays and has reduced hours in winter: check before you go.
How to get there
From Rostock, regional trains reach Schwerin central station (Schwerin Hauptbahnhof) in about an hour. From the station to the palace it's about a 20-minute walk through the centre, or by tram.
Tip
The gardens are open year-round and admission is free; the museum charges an entry fee. Approach via the town centre and cross the bridge to the island to see the façade head-on.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Schweriner Schloss
Can you go from Rostock to Schwerin in a day?
Yes. The regional train takes about an hour, and half a day is enough for the palace, the gardens and a walk around the centre.
What can you visit at Schweriner Schloss?
The museum with the state rooms and the throne room, the Burggarten with the orangerie and the Schlossgarten. Part of the building houses the state parliament.
Is Schweriner Schloss a World Heritage Site?
Yes. The residential ensemble of Schwerin, including the palace, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2024.