A profusion of water and forests, cultural treasures and a fascinating old quarter are the hallmarks of Schwerin, formerly a ducal town, now the capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Schwerin's remarkable fairy-tale castle in a fabulous setting is the town's most famous landmark. Schwerin is the ideal location for a relaxing holiday with plenty to do.

Schwerin boasts a wealth of places of interest. One of the most splendid is its fairy-tale castle known as the "Neuschwanstein of the North". With a magnificent museum and orangery, it is set in romantic parkland together with the neo-baroque Mecklenburg State Theatre. The market square with its old town hall, gabled houses and lion statue is another attraction.

The town's numerous museums provide visitors with the opportunity to admire its artworks, look back over the history of the town and its people and to admire technical discoveries and inventions.