Sovereigns and lairds provided for floods of parks and castles

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern owes its »park and castle flood« mainly to the special and at times desolate political situation concerning the balance of power in the country.  more »

Well-fortified and useful

During the Middle Ages, the sovereigns and knights were obviously lacking the necessary loose cash for presentable palaces.  Moreover, it rather mattered to equip the two young duchies with defensive installations.  more »

Staging of power

With the 16th century, new times cleared their way between the Elbe and Oder rivers.  Especially the reformation provided for a renewal and further development.  more »

Castle complexes with a central theme

In the first half of the 17th century, Mecklenburg and West Pomerania experienced a decline in the state of its castles and manor houses rather than an improvement.  more »

Old values and new freedom

When the Royal Polish and Electoral Saxon Privy Councillor Helmold Imperial Count von Plessen died in 1761, he left his nephew Helmut Baron von Maltzahn the Ivenack farm and the title Count von Plessen.      more »

Holiday in a Castle

Anyone who wants to spend a fairy-tale-like night in a castle, palace or manor house will definitely find something to suit their taste in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Click here for attractive accommodation offers, prices and descriptions.  more »

Follow the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Garden Trail!

Something is happening in the land of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: the most beautiful gardens of this renowned holiday destination have opened their gates to visitors! The unique cultural landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with its gardens and parks has more than 2000 castles, manors and farmhouses; their motto is to preserve, develop and experience the variety of the region. In addition, the Garden Trail’s gems are situated in scenic glacially-formed countryside.

Gartenroute Mecklenburg-Vorpommern