Fairytale Castle Schwerin
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port
Wismar, Germany
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activityLevel
Moderate Activity
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excursionType
Information Not Currently Available
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wheelchairAccessible
No
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startingAtPrice
$269
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minimumAge
Information Not Currently Available
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duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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mealsIncluded
Meals included
Take a scenic coach ride through the beautiful Mecklenburg countryside to Schwerin -- the state capital, whose most famous landmark is the beautiful fairytale castle of the same name.
Wander through the magnificent interiors of Castle Schwerin with your inhouse guide and discover the impressive rooms of this beautiful example of neo-Renaissance architecture. Visit the magnificent throne room, library, and other impressive spaces. You will even learn about Petermännchen -- the castle's good-natured ghost. Step outside into the lush gardens, set right on the shore of Lake Schwerin and evoking a fairytale atmosphere.
Pause for lunch and some time to reflect on your mornings adventure.
Next, a short stroll takes you over the bridge where the Petermännchen wheeled trolley train awaits. This is your transportation for a tour through the medieval part of Schwerin. Pass Market Square, with its traditional half-timbered houses, the Town Hall and the magnificent Dome Cathedral.
You will have some free time to browse in the many souvenir and handicraft shops on your own. Pause for lunch (at your own expense)and some time to reflect on your mornings adventure, before your tour concludes with a coach ride back to your ship.
Please note: Tour requires walking about a mile over mostly even surfaces and some cobblestones. Wear comfortable walking shoes. There are 70 steps inside the castle (elevator available). Tour operates rain or shine, but may be cancelled by the operator in the event of extremely bad weather or unsuitable conditions. Bring euros (€), as most shops do not accept US currency or credit cards for small purchases. Use of public restroom facilities costs 50 cents - €1 cash. Shops are closed on Sundays and bank holidays; a few souvenir shops may be open.