Located in the the heart of the Mecklenburg region, Güstrow (the city of the artist Ernst Barlach) is one of the area's most beautiful cities, with the city's culture and its proximity to nature sure to delight the visitor. The old residential city is home to all manner of architectural styles, from Brick Gothic to Classicism; moreover, the old medieval urban heart of the town has been well preserved.

The city's skyline is formed by the Dome, parish church St. Mary's and the Renaissance epoch castle and can be enjoyed by visitors taking the "Historic Sightseeing Walk" of the old market, the City Hall and numerous town houses. The Ernst Barlach Museums undoubtedly belong to the most outstanding cultural highlights that Barlachstadt Güstrow has to offer: they include the Gothic chapel of St Gertrude's, found close to the historic town centre, and the an old house housing artists' studios boasting an with exhibition space and graphic arts room, which is nessled by the gates of the town right on the Inselsee. Other pleasures enjoyed by visitors to the town include an exhibition of Christmas crèches in the Holy Spirit church, the city's museum and the town art gallery  "Wools Hall". Attractions in the town's vicinity include a nearby recreation and nature park featuring waterslides, a bear enclosure and wolf packs.

Future is a tradition in Güstrow.

The Güstrow Cathedral is a wonderfully preserved example of the northern German Brick Gothic style. Lovers of architecture will notice that both the Gothic and Romanesque movements left their mark on the architecture of the cathedral. The surrounding town fortifications – that also encompass the Mecklenburg region's oldest school – and the Wallerstein manor's court also attest to the particular sort of flair displayed by architects during the Middle Ages.

Visitors to Güstrow have always headed straight for St Mary's parish church, the church's powerful yet delicate steeple shaping the city's skyline. After a fire devestated the city in 1503, the Brick Gothic basilica was rebuilt and renewed, and further renovations at the end of the 19th century were to see the church transformed into a three-aisled hall church. The church's interior, featuring a valuable collection of artworks dating to the 16th century, has been preserved; the view from the church's steeple of the city and its surrounds has charmed generations of travellers.

The many themed tours on offer in the city means a visit to Barlachstadt Güstrow is worth it for travellers. The following tours are available all year round in the town:

• From Rennaissance to Classicism
• Ernst Barlach and Güstrow
• Güstrow's one time famous residents
• Güstrow in the Plattdütsch dialect
• Nativity scenes in the Church of the Holy Ghost  

And from April until September, visitors can take in the striking sights of Güstrow's old town in special evening tours.

The romantic guided tours, amble through the city, the evening sun shining down on visitors as they chat with the the town guard showing them through the romantic nooks and alleyways of the old town. 

Visitors can also enjoy 90 minutes guided tours focussing on the history of the old town. The historical tours take place during the warmer months between May and October.

For further information or to confirm your reservation please contact Güstrow-Information (DE).