The Ufergarten and Naturgarten are located east of the main entrance. A walk through the Castle Garden, along the southern shores of Schweriner See (lake) and past the shoreline eateries is the beginning of the Ufergarten.
The city of Schwerin boasts seven different lakes. The largest of these is Schweriner See (lake). The Ufergarten (Waterfront Garden) and Naturgarten (Nature Garden) provide a sublime stroll along the southern shores of Schweriner See and an intimate look at its dense and diverse wetlands.
Ufergarten
The waterfront walk through Ufergarten is cool and comfortable even on the hottest of days. Fanciful foliage and wondrous wildflowers line the pathways of this lush waterfront garden.
A few lakeside garden houses are incorporated within the boundaries of the BUGA. These lakeside residents have owned these properties many years before the garden show came into Schwerin and they will remain for years to come when the BUGA disappears on October 11, 2009. The Hansel and Gretel style cottages not only sit lakeside, they also enjoy front row views of the magnificent Schwerin Castle.
The Ufergarten is the smallest of the seven gardens at the BUGA. Take the time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak, in this brief but dense garden.
Naturgarten
After passing through the Ufergarten continue past (or stop for a rest) the lakeside restaurant, Cafe’ Schlossbucht, to the Naturgarten.
The Naturgarten is a peaceful escape from the busier Castle Gardens. The Naturgarten (Nature Garden) is true to its name. The BUGA has carefully considered the delicate nature of this area. They have constructed elevated walkways so visitors can wander over the wetlands and experience the delicate ecosystems that line the shores of all seven Schwerin lakes.
Foliage fanatics and families will enjoy all the Naturgarten has to offer. Birding, beekeepers, a petting zoo and playground offer hours of entertainment, education and relaxation. Pack a picnic lunch and prepare to lounge around on the ample green spaces.
Families with children can spend a day at the Naturgarten. A football field sized playground with climbing walls, a zip line, trampolines and a myriad of other playground pleasures provide plenty of fun. In fact, don’t be surprised if you find yourself among the adolescents enjoying this incredible playground.
Fun and education go hand in hand in the Naturgarten. A beekeeper station educates visitors on the importance of bees and how they help our Earth’s ecosystem. Visitors young and old will enjoy the sweet taste of honey and a chance to observe active beehives. No worries, the bees keep to their hives but the beekeepers will educate and entertain. Past the beekeeper station is a petting zoo. The petting zoo adds an additional fun factor that is also educational.
The last area to visit in the Naturgarten, Adebors Nas, is the eastern most point of the BUGA. The BUGA has constructed a brand new wooden path over the wetlands. The path provides a place for visitors to experience lakeside wetlands firsthand without damaging the fertile and fragile ecosystems.
Follow the path to the water’s edge. Here visitors will see beyond the BUGA and notice how Schwerin has been built and incorporated in its natural surroundings, not on top of it.
Insider Tip: What’s behind that gate?
At the eastern most edge of the BUGA within the Naturgarten is an ausgang (exit). There is no re-entry here into the BUGA. Nevertheless, go ahead and go beyond the BUGA and visit a one of a kind Schwerin neighborhood. This side trip is 3.2 km (2 miles) and will loop around to another BUGA eingang (entrance).
Follow the nature path along the southern shore of Schweriner See (lake) for 300 meters (1000 ft). Along this path are more wild wetlands, streams and a lily pad covered pond. Bird and plant enthusiasts will find the nature trail an interesting addition to the BUGA sites they have already seen.
Pass the Yacht Club on the left hand side of the nature trail and begin to look for Kalkwerderring Strasse (street). Take a right onto Kalkwerderring and continue uphill. Admire the unique housing in this upscale Schwerin neighborhood. Each house is original and different than its neighbor. Every house is incorporated within the landscape it sits. Like most Schweriner neighborhoods, all yards and gardens are meticulously taken care of.
Keep an eye out for Thomas’ Kegel Club on the left hand side of the street. Just past this club is the intersection of Kalkwederring and Schlossgartenallee. Take a right onto Schlossgartenallee and follow this street 1.6 km (1 mile) back to a BUGA eingang (entrance). Schlossgartenallee is lined with beautiful houses and their vibrant and lush gardens.
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