Schwerin

Schwerin, the capital of the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, it is known as a "land of lakes." The biggest of these, Lake Schwerin, that covers an area of 60 square kilometers and is popular among water sports enthusiasts for its superb sailing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. One of the top things to do in Schwerin is exploring the city's extensive network of lakeside trails and paths, either on foot or by bicycle. Schwerin is also famous for its many well-preserved buildings such as the Schwerin Palace (Schweriner Schloss) which is undoubtedly one of the finest surviving 19th-century Romantic-style buildings in all of Europe. While there's some evidence left of the town's 11th-century roots, the vast majority of buildings in the Old Town date from the 18th and 19th centuries, many of them designed by renowned court architect G.A. Demmler.

How to pronounce Schwerin? A question, that many people ask is how to pronounce the name of the city "Schwerin". If you pronounce Schwerin like >Sh - wear - ee - n< you are close to the pronounciation of the citizens of Schwerin. German "Sch" is generally spoken like the English >sh<. "-wer-" is stressed or spoken "broadly", which is typical for Northern Germany and will sound a lot like "wear". "-in" is also spoken prolonged, so it will be pronounced like the ee in English Language.

So don't expect "beer heaven" with only one brewpub and couple of other places of note, but hey its a cool place to spend a couple of days; Updated Oct 2021.

Altstadtbrauhaus Zum Stadtkrug, Wismarsche Strasse 126

Hours: Daily 11.00 - 23.00

Located in the centre of Schwerin, very close to the Old Town, this spacious restaurant-and-brewpub is the only brewing venue in town and thus worth a visit. Inside it’s a typical Bauhaus feel, lots of wood panels and arched ceilings, that create a nice vibe. The selection is typical for a German brewpub, with three regular beers and a seasonal that are made on location, as well as a Braufactum beer or two. The food it traditional German with a modern twist and is well made and presented. The staff are friendly.

Gassenkrug - Kleinste Kneipe Schwerins, Engestraße 2

Hours: Daily 11.00 - 23.00

The smallest café in Schwerin is also located in the smallest street. There is a regular range of beers and soft drinks. With a little luck you get a seat on the terrace. ATTENTION inside it is a smoker's pub. Freshly prepared small dishes are usually available plus at the outdoor stand you can get hot sausage with the best horse sausage in town you should have try one? In addition to the regular range, handcrafted beer is also offered. A great place to get away from the typical hustle and bustle of the city.

BierPostAmt Schwerin, Muenzstrasse 31

Hours: Tues - Thurs 13.00 - 18.00 Fri - Sat 10.00 - 18.00

This is a small and cash only store. Fortunately there is an ATM a couple of minutes walk from the store. The shop is the outlet of Bierpost (bierpost.com) the online beer shop run by the same guy, which explains the selection. Many shops in bigger cities offer less, so you will always find a beer you never tried before. Worth a detour The service is very good helpful. They have lots of different beers with the main focus obvioulsy on German beer, but they did have a few from exotic countries as well. The selection was really good for a German store.

Bierpub Benno B Franz-Mehring-Str. 40

Hours: Mon - Sat 16.00 - 22.30

A cosy "gay"bar with a friendly innkeeper. Inside it has a rustic feel, totally cool ambience to relax and chill out in. They have around 8 taps serving a decent range of classic German bier. They is music. Occasionally, however, the clientele leaves something to be desired.

Zum Freischütz, Ziegenmarkt 11

Hours: Mon - Fri 11.00 - 03.00 Sat - Sun 18.00 - 03.00

An out of the way bar in Schwerin and the cheapest place to drink! The decor is rustic (or is that grotty?), but the tables are clean and the WC's. Friendly staff and good food. Don't go expecting a classy night out, but enjoy the prices and the atmosphere of a very nice neighborhood pub. A really good place to have a beer in the evening, and meet up with friends.