Best things to do in Schwerin

Schwerin's Essential Treasures

This collection highlights the UNESCO-listed heritage of Wismar and the grand estates of Nordwestmecklenburg. It features significant Brick Gothic architecture, including the towering Sankt Nikolai and the historic Wassertor, alongside the Renaissance-era Wasserkunst on the central market square. The list also encompasses regional landmarks like the Baroque Schloss Bothmer and the Neo-Renaissance Schloss Wiligrad, providing a comprehensive look at the area's ducal history and maritime legacy.

Sten Porse / CC BY-SA 3.0

Wassertor

The last remaining city gate of Wismar, built in 1450 in the Brick Gothic style. It served as a coastal entrance connecting the harbor to the historic town center.

Norbert Kaiser / CC BY-SA 2.5

Schabbellhaus

A Renaissance-style building from the late 16th century that houses the Wismar City History Museum. It was originally built as a brewery and residence for Mayor Hinrich Schabbell.

Northside / CC BY-SA 3.0

Ruine der Marienkirche

The 80-meter-high tower is all that remains of this 14th-century Brick Gothic church. The nave was heavily damaged during World War II and later demolished in 1960.

Niteshift / CC BY 3.0

Wismar

Wismar, officially the Hanseatic City of Wismar is, with around 43,000 inhabitants, the sixth-largest city of the northeastern German state…

Wismar

The central railway station for the Hanseatic city, providing regional connections to Schwerin, Rostock, and Berlin.

Bayeramniederrhein / CC BY-SA 3.0

Wasserkunst

A 16th-century Renaissance water pavilion located on the market square. This limestone and wrought-iron structure served as the city's central water distribution point until the late 19th century.

Siegfried von Brilon / CC BY-SA 3.0

Saint Nicolai

The Church St. Nicholas of Wismar was built from 1381 until 1487 as a church for sailors and fishermen. St.

Niteshift / CC BY 3.0

Schloss Neuhoff

A historic manor house and heritage site located in the municipality of Bibow within the Mecklenburg lake district.

Hermann Luyken / CC0

Schloss Wiligrad

A Neo-Renaissance castle built between 1896 and 1898 for Duke Johann Albrecht. It is situated on a forest ridge overlooking Lake Schwerin and features extensive parklands.

Niteshift / CC BY-SA 3.0

Hospiz Schloss Bernstorf

A Neo-Classical manor house built in the 1870s. Surrounded by a landscaped park, the building now serves as a hospice and a venue for cultural events.

PodracerHH / CC BY-SA 3.0

Schloss Bothmer

Schloss Bothmer is a Baroque palatial manor house ensemble in northern Germany.

Niteshift / CC BY-SA 3.0

Aussichtsturm Wismar

An observation tower located in the Bürgerpark, built for the 2002 State Garden Show. It offers panoramic views of the Hanseatic city and the Wismar Bay.