Stately home of the Dukes of Mecklenburg

The Dukes' residence in Ratzeburg is a noble manor displaying period furnishings and collections that convey how the Mecklenburg dynasty lived across different eras. The building preserves the spatial organization typical of ducal households with distinct functional areas.

The residence was built as a seat of the Mecklenburg Dukes and represents a long tradition of rule in Schleswig-Holstein. Over the centuries it underwent various transformations reflecting the region's changing political circumstances.

The residence was for centuries the social center of its region and displays how nobility conducted their daily lives. The exhibited objects tell the story of the relationship between the dukes and the surrounding community.

The residence is walkable from Ratzeburg's town center and sits on an island connected by pathways and bridges. Wear comfortable shoes as there are stairs and uneven surfaces throughout the building.

The house functioned as both a residence and administrative center for the Dukes' authority in the region. This dual purpose makes it particularly valuable for understanding how noble rule was organized and executed.

Location: Ratzeburg

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Domhof 11/12

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00

Phone: +49454186070

Email: kreismuseen-rz@t-online.de

Website: http://kmrz.de

GPS coordinates: 53.70260,10.77550

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08