Schwerin

Schwerin is the capital city of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state in northern Germany. With approximately 96,000 inhabitants, it is the smallest state capital in Germany, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in beauty and historical significance. The city is renowned for Schwerin Palace, one of the most important historicist palace complexes in Europe. Built on an island in Schwerin Lake, the palace with its golden dome and fairy-tale appearance served as the residence of the dukes and grand dukes of Mecklenburg for centuries. Today, it houses the state parliament of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Known as the City of Seven Lakes and Forests, Schwerin offers a unique blend of royal grandeur, natural beauty, and small-town charm.