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Schwerin Castle (16)📷 Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Schwerin Castle

Schwerin, Germany

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A turreted palace on an island in Lake Schwerin, home to the state parliament and a museum. The castle garden is free to stroll.

Nearest town
Schwerin, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
53.6245, 11.4185
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Hangar 19 SchwerinMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Schwerin Castle · 31 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Freizeitanlage KaspelwerderMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Schwerin Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Sportbootzentrum ZiegelseeMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Schwerin Castle · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ferienpark SeehofCampsite
    8 km from Schwerin Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz RetgendorfCampsite
    13 km from Schwerin Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Campingplatz Silbersee DreenkrögenCampsite
    23 km from Schwerin Castle · 15 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Schwerin Castle?

Schwerin Castle is in Schwerin, Germany, at GPS 53.6245, 11.4185. It is about 30 km from Wismar.

Can you camp near Schwerin Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Schweriner Segler-Verein, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Schwerin Castle?

Schwerin Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mecklenburg Lake District by motorhome.

What is there to see near Schwerin Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Holstentor (56 km), Müritz National Park (89 km), Miniatur Wunderland (95 km) and Rheinsberg Palace (114 km).

When is the best time to visit Schwerin Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)