Attraction · Schwerin · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Schwerin Cathedral

Schwerin Cathedral is an attraction in Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 10 of the 23 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 480 m you'll find a bench, a water point, a public toilet and a bike pump.

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Audio tour · Schwerin Cathedral

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You're standing at Schwerin Cathedral. Look up, and then keep looking up. The tower is 117.5 metres tall, the highest church spire in the whole state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. See how the eight-sided spire rises between four pointed gables? It looks medieval, but this tower is surprisingly young. It was only built between 1889 and 1893.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 · Sun 12:00-17:00
Wheelchair: Partly accessible

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Schwerin Cathedral: a Lutheran church in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Schwerin Cathedral is a large Lutheran church built of red brick. It is now the bishop's church of the Lutheran church in Mecklenburg. The church is known as one of the earliest major examples of baksteengotiek, a building style that uses brick instead of natural stone. Its tower stands 117.5 metres high, making it the tallest church tower in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. You will find the church in the centre of Schwerin, at Am Dom 2. Nearby are the Löwendenkmal (73 metres away), the Fachwerkhaus Buschstraße (168 metres away) and the Demmlerhaus (195 metres away).

What you can see at Schwerin Cathedral

Start by looking at the tower. Its octagonal spire rises between 4 pointed gables. On the north side of the church lies a cloister walk. Inside, in the middle of the church, stands a neo-Gothic altar. Look out for the triumphal cross too. It originally hung in the Mariakerk in Wismar. A triptych made of sandstone shows the story of the cross. Memorial stones for deceased Mecklenburg rulers hang along the walls, and there is a tomb monument for Christoph and his wife Elisabeth van Zweden. 5 bells hang in the tower. The oldest has been ringing here since 1363, so listen out for its sound during your visit.

Tickets, accessibility and Schwerin Cathedral: opening times

From Monday to Saturday, you can visit the cathedral from 10:00 to 17:00. On Sunday, the church opens later, from 12:00 to 17:00. These times come from OpenStreetMap. Before you set off, it is worth checking the official website, dom-schwerin.de, as times can change. We do not have details of ticket prices here, so you will find those on that same website. The cathedral is partly accessible for wheelchairs. If you need a wheelchair, plan your visit carefully and check in advance which parts of the church you can reach.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

Benches are available near Schwerin Cathedral. The nearest one is 109 metres away, at Am Markt, and there are 85 benches within 500 metres. For drinking water, the nearest option is the Trinkwasserbrunnen, 115 metres away, where you can fill a bottle. There are 3 water points within 500 metres. A public toilet near Schwerin Cathedral is 137 metres away, also at Am Markt, and there are 7 public toilets within 500 metres. If you are cycling, a bike pump is located 485 metres away. It is the only bike pump within 500 metres.

More to see near Schwerin Cathedral

If you want to keep walking after your visit, there are more places nearby. At 276 metres there is another attraction, but we do not have a name for it. At 321 metres you will find the Arsenal am Pfaffenteich. Schwerin Castle is 634 metres away, which is roughly a short walk from the cathedral. There is also an audio story about the castle to listen to. For the cathedral itself, there is an audio story of 2 minutes. You listen to it on the spot in the Outdoor Pitstop app, so there is no need to download it in advance.

Facilities near Schwerin Cathedral

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Well-known points of interest nearby

23 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 10 of the 23 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Schwerin Castle · 630 m

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Schwerin cathedral opening hours?

Schwerin Cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. On Sunday, you can visit from 12:00 to 17:00.

Where can I find drinking water near Schwerin Cathedral?

The nearest drinking water point is the Trinkwasserbrunnen, 115 metres from Schwerin Cathedral. Here you can fill a bottle, and there are 3 drinking water points within 500 metres.

Are there benches near Schwerin Cathedral?

Yes, the nearest bench is 109 metres from Schwerin Cathedral, at Am Markt. Within 500 metres there are 85 benches.

Is there a toilet near Schwerin Cathedral?

The nearest public toilet is 137 metres from Schwerin Cathedral, at Am Markt. Within 500 metres there are 7 public toilets.

How tall is the tower of Schwerin Cathedral?

The tower of Schwerin Cathedral is 117.5 metres tall, the tallest church tower in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was built between 1889 and 1893.

Is Schwerin Cathedral wheelchair accessible?

Schwerin Cathedral is partly wheelchair accessible. More information can be found at dom-schwerin.de.