It is late autumn in the park of Schwerin Castle. The leaves of the chestnuts, plane trees, ginkgos and lime trees have turned a yellow-brown colour. Just a few more days and the trees will be bare. The castle shines brightly in the morning light of the November day. Hardly any other building in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern receives as many compliments as Schwerin Castle. The present building was constructed between 1845 and 1857 as the residence of the Grand Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The state parliament of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has been based here since 1990. However, the palace is not only a political centre, but above all a central meeting place for visitors to the state capital and the people of Schwerin themselves. Since July 2024, the palace has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site - as the centrepiece of the Schwerin Residence Ensemble - and has been recognised as an Outstanding World Heritage Site. Winter is coming soon. This will also emphasise the beauty of Schwerin Castle. Therefore, Schwerin Castle is worth a special visit at any time of year.
Holger Felix, born 1959, photographer from Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. I have been taking pictures since I was seven years old. I started with a simple roll film camera in b/w, model Pouva Start from 1952. In my late youth I got my first analog SLR camera. Today.. Read more…