Schwerin, state capital
approx. 95,200 inhabitants
The Schweriner Schloss is haunted. According to the legend "Petermännchen" has been coming and going here for centuries. Quite rightly the Schwerin Castle is described as the most beautiful state parliament building in Germany.
As you tour the "City of the Seven Lakes", follow the tracks of the ingenious architect Georg Adolf Demmler: The path leads you from the arsenal on by Marstall, the Royal Stable, to the Schloss. From the steeple of the cathedral Schweriner Dom you have a magnificent view of the lakes and forests of the city. In search of old masters? Take time to visit the Staatliches Museum. If you need a moment's rest between the art collection and the castle, a sightseeing tour on Schwerin Lake will be just right for you. The ships depart near the castle and museum. Do you intend to stay a little longer in the state capital? Then plan to visit the Volkskundemuseum - Folklore Museum - in Schwerin-Mueß.
Historical facts
Schwerin's municipal area was populated in the early Middle Ages by the Slavic Obotrites. On the present day castle island, they erected a fortress, which was first mentioned under the name of "Zuarin" in 1018. In 1160 the Guelphic Duke Henry the Lion subjugated the Obotrites and began the systematic development of Schwerin...
Tourist-Information
Am Markt 14
19055 Schwerin
phone: 0385-59252,-12,-13,-14
fax: 0385-555094
e-mail: info@schwerin.info
Internet: www.schwerin.com
