{"id":7008,"date":"2017-11-27T09:43:41","date_gmt":"2017-11-27T13:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/?p=7008"},"modified":"2020-05-17T06:57:37","modified_gmt":"2020-05-17T10:57:37","slug":"schwerin-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/index.php\/schwerin-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"Schwerin Palace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve talked about Schwerin before, and we\u2019ve mentioned the iconic Schwerin Palace, but we\u2019ve never given the Palace the attention it deserves. After all, it was Schwerin Palace that originally drew us to this northern German town in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Schwerin Palace sits on a small island in Lake Schwerin. It is, of course, near the town of Schwerin in northern Germany near the Baltic Sea. Our first visit here was during a Baltic Sea cruise aboard a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship. We stopped in Warnem\u00fcnde for a day and caught a bus into Schwerin. Our first stop was the Palace where we did a walk through its interior and the grounds.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m12!1m3!1d3979.5492750484505!2d11.416333839812923!3d53.62460645333943!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1511440852415\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Like so many other buildings in Europe, Schwerin Palace has a rich and interesting history. While people have been living in the area for many thousands of years, the generally accepted year that the palace was established is 1160, when a famous medieval lord Henriech der L\u00f6we (Henry the Lion), Duke of Bavaria and Saxony, conquered a group of Slavic tribes who had occupied the fortress of Schwerin since 960. As it is, Schwerin is one of the last true residence palaces to be built in Germany.<\/p>\n<p>From 1945 through 1989 it was used as Mecklenburg\u2019s parliamentary seat, an educational college, a museum of prehistory and early history, and a polytechnic museum. In 1990, after the reunification of East and West Germany, Schwerin Palace became the seat of the regional parliament of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, one of sixteen federal states in Germany. Extensive restoration work also began and continues to some extent today.<\/p>\n<p>For us, as tourists, there\u2019s a large area of the palace that\u2019s open for tours. You can see re-created rooms as they probably were in the 15<sup>th<\/sup> century when royalty lived here. You can also see a regional parliament in action if they\u2019re in session, but you\u2019ll of course want to brush up on your German.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2059\" style=\"width: 311px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DLF5103782.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2059\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2059\" src=\"http:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DLF5103782-301x454.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DLF5103782-301x454.jpg 301w, https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DLF5103782-278x420.jpg 278w, https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/DLF5103782.jpg 596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The ghost of Schwerin Castle, named Peterm\u00e4nnchen, is said to be no more than four feet tall. One legend says that this little guy is a spirit servant of a pagan god. When the pagan god was driven out of Schwerin by Christianity, Peterm\u00e4nnchen remained behind, refusing to leave his post.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s a ghost at Schwerin Palace called Peterm\u00e4nnchen, or, Little Peterman. This good-natured spirit is said to be only about four feet tall. There\u2019s a statue of him at the Palace. He\u2019s described in a couple of ways. One is that he\u2019s occasionally seen wandering the vaults and tunnels under the castle. He carries keys, unlocking doors as he goes along. Another legend says that he patrols the grounds with a lantern and a small sword or dagger, guarding the Palace against thieves. He rewards good behavior and plays pranks and tricks on others. He makes banging noises at night, and has been known to awaken sleeping guards to keep them from being punished.<\/p>\n<p>In our wanderings around Germany, we\u2019ve now made two stops at Schwerin Palace. Below you can see some of the images we brought back. You can also see an article we recently posted about <a href=\"http:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/index.php\/schwerin\/\">Schwerin here<\/a> along with a post about our favorite hotel in Schwerin, the <a href=\"http:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/index.php\/weinhaus-uhle-a-four-star-hotel-in-the-northern-germany-town-of-schwerin\/\">Weinhaus Uhle<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"><div id=\"jig1\" class=\"justified-image-grid jig-b2387dbda25d60c5e6f3e9355d74c65a jig-preset-global jig-source-nextgen\"><div class=\"jig-clearfix\"><\/div><noscript id=\"jig1-html\" class=\"justified-image-grid-html\" data-lazy-src=\"skiplazyload\" data-src=\"skipunveillazyload\"><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/1-Entrance-to-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"Entrance to Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F1-Entrance-to-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"408\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Entrance to Schwerin Palace.<br\/>Entrance to Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/2-Roof-line-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"You will see several different archetucual styles on the roof line. photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F2-Roof-line-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Roof line of Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Roof line of Schwerin Palace.<br\/>You will see several different archetucual styles on the roof line. photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/3-Schwerin-Palace-Through-The-Trees.jpg\" title=\"Schwerin Palace through the trees. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F3-Schwerin-Palace-Through-The-Trees.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Schwerin Palace Through The Trees.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Schwerin Palace Through The Trees.<br\/>Schwerin Palace through the trees. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/4-Garden-at-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"The Palace garden in front of the Orangery. At one time the Orangery was a place to grow fruit trees. Today it&#039;s a very nice restaurant. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F4-Garden-at-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Garden at Schwerin Palace\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Garden at Schwerin Palace<br\/>The Palace garden in front of the Orangery. At one time the Orangery was a place to grow fruit trees. Today it's a very nice restaurant. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/5-Golden-Dome-of-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"The Golden Dome dates between 1847 to 1857. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F5-Golden-Dome-of-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Dome of Schwerin.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Golden Dome of Schwerin.<br\/>The Golden Dome dates between 1847 to 1857. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/6-Side-view-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"Side view of Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F6-Side-view-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Side view of Schwerin Palace.<br\/>Side view of Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/7-Domes-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg\" title=\"Several of the Domes of Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F7-Domes-of-Schwerin-Palace.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Domes of Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Domes of Schwerin Palace.<br\/>Several of the Domes of Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/8-Lake-Schwerin.jpg\" title=\"Lake Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F8-Lake-Schwerin.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Schwerin.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lake Schwerin.<br\/>Lake Schwerin. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/9-Statue-at-Schwerin-Palace._.jpg\" title=\"This is a sculpture of a shepherd being attacked by a panther. The expression on the face is unusually realistic. Photo by Donald Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F9-Statue-at-Schwerin-Palace._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Statue at Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Statue at Schwerin Palace.<br\/>This is a sculpture of a shepherd being attacked by a panther. The expression on the face is unusually realistic. Photo by Donald Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/10-Two-Swans.jpg\" title=\"Two Swans. Schwerin Palace is a great place to bird watch, you will see swans, geese, mud hens, seagulls, and many other types of birds. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F10-Two-Swans.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Two Swans\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Two Swans<br\/>Two Swans. Schwerin Palace is a great place to bird watch, you will see swans, geese, mud hens, seagulls, and many other types of birds. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/11-Two-more-Swans._.jpg\" title=\"Two more Swans. Okay, probably the same two swans as before with a different pose. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F11-Two-more-Swans._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Two more Swans.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Two more Swans.<br\/>Two more Swans. Okay, probably the same two swans as before with a different pose. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/12-Intricate-Details.jpg\" title=\"Everywhere you look you will find intricate details, including in the sculptures. Photo by Donald FInk.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F12-Intricate-Details.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Intricate Details\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Intricate Details<br\/>Everywhere you look you will find intricate details, including in the sculptures. Photo by Donald FInk.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/13-Schwerin-Palace-and-the-Golden-Dome.jpg\" title=\"The roofline of Schwerin Place is quite intricate. Photo by Bonnie FInk.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F13-Schwerin-Palace-and-the-Golden-Dome.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Schwerin Palace and the Golden Dome.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Schwerin Palace and the Golden Dome.<br\/>The roofline of Schwerin Place is quite intricate. Photo by Bonnie FInk.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/14-Golden-Dome-at-Schwerin-Palace_.jpg\" title=\"Closeup of the Golden Dome. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F14-Golden-Dome-at-Schwerin-Palace_.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Dome at Schwerin Palace\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Golden Dome at Schwerin Palace<br\/>Closeup of the Golden Dome. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/15-Tour-Boats-at-Schwerin-Lake.jpg\" title=\"There are several tour boats to choose from if you want to spend time on Schwerin Lake. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F15-Tour-Boats-at-Schwerin-Lake.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Tour Boats at Schwerin Lake\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Tour Boats at Schwerin Lake<br\/>There are several tour boats to choose from if you want to spend time on Schwerin Lake. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/16-Gardens-at-Schwerin-Palace._.jpg\" title=\"The Gardens at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F16-Gardens-at-Schwerin-Palace._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Gardens at Schwerin Palace.\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Gardens at Schwerin Palace.<br\/>The Gardens at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/17-Different-Styles-on-the-Roofline._.jpg\" title=\"Different styles on the roof line at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F17-Different-Styles-on-the-Roofline._.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Different Styles on the Roofline.\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Different Styles on the Roofline.<br\/>Different styles on the roof line at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/18-Lamp-Post.jpg\" title=\"Even the lamp posts have intricate details at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F18-Lamp-Post.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Lamp Post\" width=\"153\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Lamp Post<br\/>Even the lamp posts have intricate details at Schwerin Palace. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/19-Statue-of-Obotrite-Prince-Niklot.jpg\" title=\"Statue of Obotrite Prince Niklot who died in 1160. Photo by Bonnie Fink.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2F19-Statue-of-Obotrite-Prince-Niklot.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Statue of Obotrite Prince Niklot\" width=\"344\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Statue of Obotrite Prince Niklot<br\/>Statue of Obotrite Prince Niklot who died in 1160. Photo by Bonnie Fink.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/DLF5103734.jpg\" title=\"Floors in Schwerin Palace.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2FDLF5103734.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Floor\" width=\"347\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Floor<br\/>Floors in Schwerin Palace.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/DLF5103768-Panorama.jpg\" title=\"Inside the Schwerin Castle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2FDLF5103768-Panorama.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the Schwerin Castle\" width=\"392\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Inside the Schwerin Castle<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/DLF5103782.jpg\" title=\"The ghost of Schwerin Castle, named Petermannchen is said to be no more than four feet high.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2FDLF5103782.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Petermannchen\" width=\"152\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Petermannchen<br\/>The ghost of Schwerin Castle, named Petermannchen is said to be no more than four feet high.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/DLF5103788-Panorama.jpg\" title=\"Library inside the Schwerin Castle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2FDLF5103788-Panorama.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Library inside the Schwerin Castle\" width=\"772\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Library inside the Schwerin Castle<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/DLF5103806.jpg\" title=\"Ceiling inside the Schwerin Castle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2FDLF5103806.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Ceiling inside the Schwerin Castle\" width=\"347\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Ceiling inside the Schwerin Castle<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/DLF5103866-Panorama.jpg\" title=\"Schwerin Castle and garden grounds.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2FDLF5103866-Panorama.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Schwerin castle\" width=\"266\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Schwerin castle<br\/>Schwerin Castle and garden grounds.<\/p><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/gallery\/germany\/DLF5103953-Panorama.jpg\" title=\"Another view of Schwerin Castle.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hiddenmesa.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/justified-image-grid\/timthumb.php?src=https%3A%2F%2Fhiddenmesa.com%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fgermany%2FDLF5103953-Panorama.jpg&amp;h=230&amp;q=90&amp;f=.jpg\" alt=\"Schwerin castle\" width=\"365\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><p class=\"jig-HTMLdescription\">Schwerin castle<br\/>Another view of Schwerin Castle.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/noscript><\/div><div id=\"jig1-developerLink\" class=\"jig-developerLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/justifiedgrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Justified Image Grid - Premium WordPress Gallery\">powered by Justified Image Grid<\/a><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve talked about Schwerin before, and we\u2019ve mentioned the iconic Schwerin Palace, but we\u2019ve never given the Palace the attention it deserves. After all, it was Schwerin Palace that originally drew us to this northern German town in the first place. Schwerin Palace sits on a small island in Lake Schwerin. 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