Best of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Essentials

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern showcases Northern Germany’s architectural and maritime history through sites like the 19th-century Schwerin Castle and the Renaissance Güstrow Palace. The UNESCO-listed historic centers of Stralsund and Wismar preserve medieval Brick Gothic structures, including the Wassertor gate and the elaborate Wasserkunst fountain. Coastal landmarks range from the Slavic earthworks of Jaromarsburg at Cape Arkona to the 19th-century Warnemünde Lighthouse and the wooden pier at Bansin. Art collections at the Staatliches Museum Schwerin complement the region's diverse heritage.