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Schwerin, Germany

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.

Type CityPopulation 96,000

Why go

  • Capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
  • Served by Bobzin Ultralight Airfield.

History

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Weinhaus Wöhler
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00, Su 11:30-15:00 Features: vegetarian options · weinhaus-woehler.de
Indoor
Orangerie
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · schweriner-schloss-localitaeten.de
Indoor
Smoke at the Water
Pizza, Fastfood, Fast Food · Smoke at the Water ist dein Imbiss am Zippendorfer Strand. Frisch gegrillte Wurst, knusprige Pizza aus dem Steinofen und eiskalte… · smokeatthewater.de
Indoor
Hof Medewege Hofküche & Café
Cafe · ist auch die Bäckerei Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-18:00 · 10a Hauptstraße, Schwerin, 19055 · hof-medewege.de
Indoor
Stadtteilcafé Lankow
Regional, Restaurant · Eine kleine Mensa, die von den hier wohnenden Senioren aber auch jedermann genutzt werden kann · sozius-schwerin.de
Indoor
Burger King
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Fr,PH 10:00-23:00, Sa 10:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1 Friedrich-Engels-Straße,… · burgerking.de
Indoor
Domino's
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options · 66 Wallstraße, Schwerin, 19053 · dominos.de
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr,Sa 07:00-02:00, Su 08:00-24:00, Mo-Th 07:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 6… · mcdonalds.com
Indoor

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Airports

Pinnow Airfield 9.8 km to the centre
Pinnow, MV, DE
Outdoor
Neustadt-Glewe Airfield 32 km to the centre
Neustadt-Glewe, MV, DE
Outdoor
Perleberg Glider Field 68 km to the centre
MV, DE
Outdoor
Pritzwalk-Sommersberg Airfield 71 km to the centre
Pritzwalk, BR, DE
Outdoor
Bobzin Ultralight Airfield 23 km to the centre
Bobzin, MV, DE
Outdoor
Parchim Sport Airfield 35 km to the centre
Parchim, MV, DE
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Arsenal
Ferry terminal · 0.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Schelfmarkt
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Weiße Flotte
Ferry terminal · 0.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Zum Bahnhof
Ferry terminal · 0.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
E-Werk
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Pfaffenteichfähre
Ferry route · NVS
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Schwerin, Germany
Schwerin, Germany
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bobzin Ultralight Airfield; 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Arsenal, 0.3 km); routes include Pfaffenteichfähre.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Schwerin, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Hanseatische Eisenbahn
Rail operator
RegioInfra
Rail operator
Deutsche Bahn
National rail
Rennsteigbahn GmbH & Co. KG
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

FlixBus
Intercity coach