🇩🇪 Schwerin, Germany
Avalon Hotel
📍 8, Bürgermeister-Bade-Platz, Schwerin, 19055
Photo: official website
Your stay — Avalon Hotel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Neuapostolische Kirche (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Paulskirche (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Christengemeinde Arche Schwerin (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: St. Nikolai (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Schweriner Höfe — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Schelfpark — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Mecklenburgisches Eisenbahn- und Technikmuseum — 398 m · ~5 min walk
E-Werk — 823 m · ~10 min walk
Spielplatz Löwenplatz — 754 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 688 m · ~9 min walk
Löwen-Apotheke am Bahnhof — 792 m · ~10 min walk
Candy Shop — 740 m · ~9 min walk
Schwerin Hauptbahnhof — 534 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs at banks give the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Schwerin Hauptbahnhof and tourist offices — they charge high fees.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most shops and restaurants; contactless widely used; some smaller cafes and bakeries still cash-only.
Round up bills in restaurants (e.g., €9.50 → €10); taxis round to nearest euro; no tip expected for hotel housekeeping – leave spare change if satisfied.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery — about €2–2.50.
Döner kebab or a currywurst with chips — around €5–6.
A main course at a casual German restaurant — roughly €10–14.
Döner and sausage stands near the Marienplatz and around the Hauptbahnhof.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the main discount supermarkets in the area.
Second-hand shops (Sozialkaufhaus) and C&A at the Schwerin center are the most affordable options.
A single bus/tram ticket €2.80; day pass €6.30 (bought at ticket machines or via the Nahverkehr Schwerin app). From Hamburg Airport, the cheapest way is the combination of FlixBus to Hamburg Hbf then regional train (RE) to Schwerin — about €25–30 total.
1. Buy a day pass if taking more than two bus/tram rides. 2. Eat at bakery chains (e.g., Junge Die Bäckerei) for cheap breakfast. 3. Bring a reusable bottle; tap water is safe and free.
Good to know — Schwerin
Type C/F · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
SchwerinDial 110 for general emergency services, 112 for EU-wide emergency services, or visit the Polizeidirektion Schwerin website for more information: https://www.polizei-mv.de/
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Schwerin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Avalon Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 688 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Löwen-Apotheke am Bahnhof — 792 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hamburg Airport → Best Western Seehotel Frankenhorst
💡 Pre-book with Taxi Möller (0385 560 000) for a fixed rate; avoid unlicensed drivers at the rank.
Schwerin Hbf (bus stop A) → Frankenhorst (hotel stop)
💡 Buy a day ticket (€5.80) from the driver – it pays for itself if you go back into town later. The bus stops right outside the hotel.
Schwerin Hbf → Südstadt (then 15-min walk via lake path)
💡 Take the path along the Ostorfer See instead of the road – it’s prettier and adds only five minutes. Avoid this after dark as the path is unlit.
Hamburg Airport (S-Bahn to Hamburg Hbf) → Schwerin Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy the Schleswig-Holstein-Ticket (around €25 for one person) if travelling after 9am – it covers the whole journey and local transit in Schwerin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Avalon Hotel?
Check-in at Avalon Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Avalon Hotel?
Döner kebab or a currywurst with chips — around €5–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Avalon Hotel?
A single bus/tram ticket €2.80; day pass €6.30 (bought at ticket machines or via the Nahverkehr Schwerin app). From Hamburg Airport, the cheapest way is the combination of FlixBus to Hamburg Hbf then regional train (RE) to Schwerin — about €25–30 total.
Top Attractions in Schwerin
💡 Grab a cheap ice cream from the kiosk near the harbour and walk east for a quieter stretch with less foot traffic.
💡 Bring binoculars to spot herons and swans on the lake; the rose garden near the orangery is quietest before 10am.
💡 Climb the cathedral tower (small fee) for a panoramic view, but the best photos of the square are from the Rathaus steps at golden hour.
💡 Skip the paid interior tour on a sunny day; the surrounding gardens and lakeside paths are free and just as rewarding.
💡 Free entry on the first Sunday of each month; otherwise, the permanent collection is cheap and often uncrowded on weekday afternoons.