Adebors Näs on Franzosenweg is a special place where nature, history, and Schwerin’s lake landscape come together. This peaceful lookout spot invites you to take a walk, linger, and explore—and offers one of the most beautiful views of downtown Schwerin and the castle. This viewpoint was already well-known in the days of the Grand Dukes. This is evidenced by depictions by painters and photographers who undertook the arduous journey to Adebors Näs—which was still difficult at the time—to capture the special view of the castle, the city, and the lake.

Its special significance, then as now, lies in the unique connection between the city, the castle, and the landscape. From here, one can see how impressively the royal residence blends into its natural surroundings. Thus, at Adebors Näs, one can still experience an important concept of the Schwerin Royal Residence Ensemble: the castle, the city, and the landscape do not form separate areas, but rather a deliberately designed unity. This extraordinary connection is one of the special qualities of today’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Schwerin Royal Residence Ensemble.
Another unique feature is the Adebors Näs wooden walkway. It leads from the Franzosenweg across marshy terrain to the southern shore of Lake Schwerin. The footbridge and the lakeside platform at the lookout point were built for the 2009 BUGA. Together with the five docking piers, they make this section of the Franzosenweg a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers. The landscape around Adebors Näs is characterized by wet and marshy areas, offering unique habitats for plants and animals. As a result, the site combines nature experiences and cultural history in a very special way.
And even the name itself tells a little story: “Adebors Näs” is Low German and means “stork’s beak” in High German. The name may stem from the fact that the headland juts out into Lake Schwerin like a beak.

Right nearby is the “Volcano Playground”—or, more precisely, the “Atoll Playground”—arguably one of the most popular remnants of the 2009 Federal Garden Show. Located directly on Lake Schwerin, it remains a true family destination to this day. The playground owes its nickname to the two colorful volcanoes that are visible from afar. You can climb them via nets and climbing walls; inside, there are winding nooks to discover—and the way back outside includes tunnel slides, among other things. There are also sand areas, a zip line, a trampoline, balancing beams, and other climbing features. The two volcanoes as they stand today were rebuilt in 2018 and are made of sturdy black locust wood.
And the playground has since taken on another significance: the volcano playground is also known as the “Children’s Rights Plaza”. Thus, what began as a legacy of the BUGA has become not only a favorite spot for climbing, running around, and exploring, but also a place with a message.

Convenient for a family outing: Adebors Näs’ and the playground can be easily combined with a walk or bike ride along Lake Schwerin—and it’s about a 20-minute walk from the castle.