Schwerin Castle, often described as one of Germany’s most fairy-tale palaces, rises gracefully on an island in Lake Schwerin in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. With its soaring towers, golden domes, and romantic silhouette, the castle looks like something drawn straight from a storybook. Its origins date back to the 10th century, but the present appearance mainly comes from the 19th century, when it was rebuilt as a grand residence for the Grand Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, blending Gothi

You just have to visit this fairy-tale castle in northern Germany – Schwerin Castle. It’s part of the Residence Ensemble Schwerin, which just got deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. | DW Travel