Schwerin Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Schwerin Old Town
Popular places to visit
Schwerin Cathedral
One of Germany’s earliest brick Gothic buildings also has Mecklenburg’s tallest steeple, which offers a 360-degree panorama of Schwerin and its surroundings.
State Museum Schwerin
From medieval altars to Old Masters to contemporary work, this museum and its neoclassical home are the highlights of a cultural trip to Germany’s Mecklenburg region.
Schleswig-Holstein-Haus
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Schleswig-Holstein-Haus during your travels in Schwerin. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Schlosspark-Center
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Schlosspark-Center during your trip to Schwerin. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater
You can make plans for a show at Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater on your trip to Schwerin. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Schelfkirche
Find out about the history of Schwerin with a stop at Schelfkirche. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Activities
Schwerin Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Our pick of the best Schwerin Old Town Hotel Deals
Boulevard Hotel Altstadt Schwerin
Weinhaus Wöhler
"Bilingual staff, clean rooms, great restaurant in hotel with traditional German food, great breakfast"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Pension am Schloss
"The late check in (past 7pm) was at the bar. It created an interesting reception. Pleasantly surprised with the spacious and clean accommodation though. Check out during their usual hours was much more what I expected."
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025
Weinhaus Uhle
"Very nice room. Excellent restaurant in the middle of the city. The only challenge was the receptionist. I'm not sure she likes her job."
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Gemütliche Ferienwohnung Inmitten der Altstadt
"Sehr gemütlich und sauber, hervorragende Lage. Bett sehr bequem und es gibt einen kleinen Balkon.Eine Tür in der Dusche wäre schön, es ist für große Menschen schwierig beim Duschen das Bad nicht zu überschwemmen.Zur Dekoration: mit drei riesigen 3D Metallbildern wirkt der Raum 1 im Flur etwas überladen.Eine ..."
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Van der Valk Hotel Hamburg-Wittenburg
"Breakfast menu was more or less empty at 9AM"
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Schwerin Old Town
Ostorf
You'll enjoy the monuments and shopping in Ostorf. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Schwerin or Heckengarten.
