Lübstorf on Lake Schwerin’s Outer Lake
Accommodation in Lübstorf
Lübstorf lies on the northwestern shore of Lake Schwerin’s Outer Lake. If you’re considering a stay here, you can combine views of the lake with culture and nature in Wiligrad. Wiligrad Castle and its parkland define the area: the castle stands on the steep banks of Lake Schwerin, while the landscape park stretches down to its shores. Lübstorf thus offers a range of options for your trip—from the water to landscaped gardens and exhibitions.
Wiligrad Castle and Art at the Boiler House
Wiligrad Castle was built from 1896 to 1898 on the steep banks of Lake Schwerin, commissioned by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg and his wife. The boiler house at the castle contains an exhibition on the history of the castle, its builders, the buildings, and the listed park. The boiler house is also an exhibition venue for the Wiligrad Art Association (Kunstverein Wiligrad e.V.). The association presents work by artists from Germany and abroad in the gallery, foyer, and castle park. This means a visit to Wiligrad can focus on both the history of the castle and art.
The art association’s opening hours are as follows: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening hours may differ on event days. If you plan to visit the exhibition, take this into account when choosing your day.
Park Paths, Shoreline, and Views
Wiligrad Castle Park is open to visitors and covers 19 hectares. The landscape park descends over a steep bank directly to the shore of Lake Schwerin. When it was designed, five kilometers of paths were laid out to lead to specific viewpoints and small architectural features. Those interested in historic gardens will find not only the castle here but also a listed park in its own right. More than 1,000 rhododendrons were newly planted during the park’s restoration.
The castle park offers another focus alongside the exhibition in the boiler house: one highlights castle history and art, while the other centers on the park, its design, and its connection to the lakeshore. Other activities mentioned for Wiligrad include walks along the Friedrich-Franz Trail, concerts, and guided tours of the castle.
Lake, Water Sports, and Nature
At Lübstorf’s small harbor, a boathouse complex offers water sports enthusiasts a place to relax on Lake Schwerin’s Outer Lake; anglers in particular are welcome. In the village district of Rugensee, you can swim in the lake of the same name in warm weather. Rugensee is in the Trebbow–Rugensee landscape and nature reserve. These different spots by the water give you a reason to consider whether you’d prefer to focus your trip on water sports on Lake Schwerin’s Outer Lake or swimming in Rugensee.
The landscape around Lübstorf is also varied, with mature forests and fertile, rolling fields. The lake, woods, and fields each make up their own aspect of the area’s character; they don’t have to be combined into a single excursion route. When planning, you can therefore decide whether you’d rather explore the park and castle grounds, a cultural attraction, or the water and landscapes described above.
Garden Café and Other Places
Wiligrad Castle Nursery includes a garden café, a farm shop, and arts and crafts. The garden café serves homemade cakes. This adds a place to eat in Wiligrad to the cultural and landscape attractions, without requiring you to plan your stay around a single activity.
If you’d like to explore other places in this selection, you’ll find Perlin, Cramonshagen, Alt Meteln, Grambow, Schildetal, Pokrent, Pingelshagen and Brüsewitz.
For the broader travel overview: Lützow-Lübstorf district.
