Neustrelitz

Neustrelitz is a town in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern serving as the administrative center of Mecklenburgische Seenplatte district. The market square forms the heart of the town and is surrounded by Baroque buildings, including the Stadtkirche built between 1768 and 1778 and the Rathaus from 1841.

After a fire destroyed Strelitz castle in 1712, the ducal family moved their residence near Lake Zierke and founded a new capital there in 1736. The town was established as the seat of the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and grew into a cultural and political center of the region.

The Immergut Festival brings around 5000 visitors each year since 2000, showcasing bands from different musical genres across several stages. The theater seats 400 spectators and presents a regular program of drama, opera, and musicals for locals and guests.

The station on the Northern Railway connects the town directly with Berlin and Rostock, allowing convenient train journeys in both directions. The town center can be easily explored on foot, with the market square serving as a starting point for walks.

The town layout follows an eight-pointed star system, with streets radiating from the market square in eight directions and forming a geometric pattern. This 18th-century planning concept is rare in Germany and makes orientation in the center simple and clear.

Location: Mecklenburgische Seenplatte District

Inception: 1733

Elevation above the sea: 73 m

Website: https://neustrelitz.de

GPS coordinates: 53.36472,13.06361

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:30