Schwerin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
About Schwerin
Zuarinawas founded as a Slavic fortress in the 10th or 11th century. In the 12th century, it was conquered by Germans and the region was Christianised. Schwerin was made the seat of a county, that later evolved into the Duchy of Mecklenburg. While Schwerin remained the political centre, theHanseaticseaportsRostockandWismarwere more prosperous and grew faster. Around 1765, Duke Frederick II ("the Pious") moved his residence to Ludwigslust, a Baroque new town planned on a drawing board, 40 km south of Schwerin (like Louis XIV of France had moved his residence from Paris toVersailles). In 1837, the capital was moved back to Schwerin. 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. It is now known a
Top Attractions in Schwerin
Explore the best things to see and do in Schwerin:
- ★Capitol Schwerin
- ★Freilichtmuseum Schwerin-Mueß
- ★Internationales Feuerwehrmuseum Schwerin
- ★Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater
- ★Schwerin Cathedral
- ★Schweriner Fernsehturm
- ★Schweriner Schloss
- ★Zoo Schwerin
Where to Eat in Schwerin
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Adana Döner Kebab
- 🍴Adria
- 🍴Back Factory
- 🍴Cafe Prag
- 🍴Chicken Go
- 🍴DAR Café
Where to Stay in Schwerin
- 🏨Amedia Plaza Schwerin
- 🏨NH Schwerin
Schwerin Travel Guide Sections
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