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Schwerin Palace seen from the garden, with its golden domeUser:Kolossos · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Schwerin

Schwerin Palace

Palace · 2 h · €13 · The rooms of the grand dukes of Mecklenburg in the island palace, with a free audio guide; under-18s free

InformationFrom €13 per person; concession €9; under-18s free
From
€13 per person; concession €9; under-18s free
Duration
2 h
Season
All year, Tuesday to Sunday
Who it's for
All ages

What it is

Schwerin Palace occupies an island between the Schweriner See and the Burgsee. It was the residence of the dukes and grand dukes of Mecklenburg and its present fairy-tale look, with towers, turrets and a great golden dome, dates from the 19th century. One part is now the seat of the regional parliament; the other, the palace museum, with the state rooms, the throne room and the grand dukes' collections.

Opening times and tickets

From 15 April to 14 October, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00; from 15 October to 14 April, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Last entry half an hour earlier. Adults €13 (€9 concession); under-18s free. The audio guide is free; the public guided tour costs €5 plus entry. In 2026 there are works at the palace and there may be noise on some days.

Tips

  • Take the audio guide It is free and explains every room.
  • Leave through the Burggarten The exit into the island gardens is the best part of the end.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

€13; under-18s free.

Which day is it closed?

Mondays.

Is there an audio guide?

Yes, free.

As a familyWith teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

Dining room with pink walls, set tables and mirrors© Weinhaus Wöhler

Weinhaus Wöhler

Restaurant · Schwerin · €€€€

What to order: a dish from the menu with a recommended wine from their shop

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Altstadtbrauhaus Zum Stadtkrug

Restaurant · Schwerin · €€€€

What to order: the midday dish of the day with a house Altstadtbräu

To stay nearby

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Hotel Weinhaus Wöhler

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Why we like it: Twelve rooms, family suites and a 180 m² apartment above the wine house, in the old town near the square.

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By the Pfaffenteich · English furniture and marble bathrooms · Library with fireplace · Locked car park

Why we like it: Small 24-room hotel with English furniture and marble bathrooms, on the Pfaffenteich shore, with a bar, a library with a fireplace and parking.

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