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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) Travel Guide — All 36 Cities & Towns

Baltic Sea islands and fairy-tale lakes: Rügen's white chalk cliffs and Binz seaside piers, UNESCO Hanseatic Stralsund and Wismar, Rostock, and Schwerin's island castle.

Federal StateMecklenburg-Vorpommern
State CapitalSchwerin
Population1.6M
Cities & Towns36

Key Highlights in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a constituent German federal state (Bundesland) anchored by its capital in Schwerin, connected by Deutsche Bahn ICE intercity trains and regional RE/RB services covered by the €58 Deutschlandticket.

Regional Cuisine & Local Food in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Traditional Bavaria (Bayern) cuisine celebrates seasonal regional ingredients, wood-fired sourdough breads, and centuries-old brewing and winemaking traditions.

  • Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
  • Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
  • Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.

Regional beers, Rieslings & drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier

All 36 Cities, Historic Towns & Municipalities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Click any city, wine town, or village below for its dedicated travel guide, local dining guide, Deutsche Bahn rail access, and € EUR daily budget:

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub

Rostock (Rostock)

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Bf / Hbf

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub · Pop. 198,293
Historic German Town & Cultural Hub

Schwerin (Schwerin)

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Bf / Hbf

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub · Pop. 96,641
Historic German Town & Cultural Hub

Neubrandenburg (Neubrandenburg)

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub · Pop. 68,082
Historic German Town & Cultural Hub

Stralsund (Stralsund)

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub · Pop. 58,976
Historic German Town & Cultural Hub

Wismar (Wismar)

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Cultural Hub · Pop. 45,255
Historic German Town & Municipality

Güstrow (Güstrow)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 31,217
Historic German Town & Municipality

Neustrelitz (Neustrelitz)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Berlin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 22,291
Historic German Town & Municipality

Waren (Waren)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 21,470
Historic German Town & Municipality

Parchim (Parchim)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 19,161
Historic German Town & Municipality

Ribnitz-Damgarten (Ribnitz-Damgarten)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 15,333
Historic German Town & Municipality

Anklam (Anklam)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 14,694
Historic German Town & Municipality

Bergen auf Rügen (Bergen auf Rügen)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 13,457
Historic German Town & Municipality

Wolgast (Wolgast)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 12,664
Historic German Town & Municipality

Demmin (Demmin)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 12,495
Historic German Town & Municipality

Hagenow (Hagenow)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 12,128
Historic German Town & Municipality

Pasewalk (Pasewalk)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Berlin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 12,120
Historic German Town & Municipality

Ludwigslust (Ludwigslust)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 12,112
Historic German Town & Municipality

Bad Doberan (Bad Doberan)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 11,559
Historic German Town & Municipality

Boizenburg (Boizenburg)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 11,048
Historic German Town & Municipality

Ueckermünde (Ueckermünde)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 11,003
Historic German Town & Municipality

Grevesmühlen (Grevesmühlen)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 10,975
Historic German Town & Municipality

Sassnitz (Sassnitz)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 10,779
Historic German Town & Municipality

Grimmen (Grimmen)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 10,671
Historic German Town & Municipality

Torgelow (Torgelow)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Berlin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 10,665
Historic German Town & Municipality

Teterow (Teterow)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 9,544
Historic German Town & Municipality

Barth (Barth)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 9,298
Historic German Town & Municipality

Malchin (Malchin)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 8,202
Historic German Town & Municipality

Laage (Laage)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 8,156
Historic German Town & Municipality

Bützow (Bützow)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 8,146
Historic German Town & Municipality

Malchow (Malchow)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 7,384
Historic German Town & Municipality

Altentreptow (Altentreptow)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Rostock Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 6,486
Historic German Town & Municipality

Lübz (Lübz)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 6,355
Historic German Town & Municipality

Strasburg (Strasburg)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Berlin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 6,286
Historic German Town & Municipality

Grabow (Grabow)

Historic German Town & Municipality in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Nearest DB station: Schwerin Hbf

Historic German Town & Municipality · Pop. 6,268