Schwerin Victory Column

The Schwerin Victory Column is a war memorial in Schwerin topped with two winged statues holding palm branches and laurel wreaths, representing the Roman goddess Victoria. The monument stands in Burggarten near the castle and forms a distinctive focal point within the park through its classical composition.

The statues were originally designed by Christian Daniel Rauch in 1837 for Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin. After World War II, they were cast in zinc for Schwerin Castle, resulting in variations from the original designs that remain visible today.

The column bears the name of the Roman victory goddess Victoria, serving as a symbol of triumph and hope in Schwerin's public identity. Visitors encounter the statue during major celebrations and gatherings in the castle grounds, where it holds a central place in the city's communal moments.

The monument is located in Burggarten and requires good mobility to explore fully, as it is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors should know that the surrounding area is mostly flat and the monument can be viewed from various vantage points throughout the park.

The zinc-cast version differs noticeably from the original Berlin statues due to the material and post-war manufacturing process. These differences make the Schwerin statues a distinct artwork that tells a different story than its Berlin counterparts.