Schwerin

I didn’t spend a ton of time in Schwerin, but it’s an interesting city in former East Germany.My main goal was to visit Schloss Schwerin, which was very ornate and cool. I like looking at the insides of people’s houses so it was fun to wander around the inside of the castle, with its parquet floors, and painted papier mache ceilings. The throne room was especially exciting. I know that castles are alleged to have throne rooms, but I guess I’ve just never considered what it would feel like to spend time in one. Pretty imposing, right?

The portrait gallery of all the rulers and their wives was also impressive.
The castle also has its very own ghost, Petermännchen, who is rumored to keep watch on the lookouts and box their ears if they fall asleep.