Capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
“Grand Duke Frederick Francis II who was on the throne from 1842 to 1883 had Schwerin's castle completely rebuilt in a fancyful, romantic style.”
Schwerin is the capital and second-largest city of the northeastern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as well as of the region of Mecklenburg, after Rostock. It has around 96,000 inhabitants, and is thus the least populous of all German state capitals.
What it’s like to be here — and what to go and see.
Gentle temperatures invite leisurely walks without the summer crowds.
Long, sunny days give you extra hours to explore and soak it all in.
Cooler days and thinner crowds make it easy to explore at your own pace.
Crisp, quiet days offer a peaceful way to take in the sights.
A rough, general read — not a precise guide.
Getting between sights on foot takes some real walking.
Getting around by trams is possible, but coverage can be thin outside the centre.
