Cultural heritage of manor houses

Celebrate new life in old places

Look forward to discovering the reawakening cultural heritage of manor houses across the Baltic Sea region. Like pearls on a string, these protected estates are scattered throughout diverse landscapes, each one a remarkable witness to centuries of history, shaped by changing eras, people, and destinies.
As part of a growing international initiative, a unique manor house festival unfolds across six countries, with events taking place on different dates throughout the year. Together, these historic properties form a living network on the path toward a new European Cultural Route—inviting travelers to experience heritage, hospitality, and culture across borders.

Rooting from a network project that startet in 2019 - this initiative is the natural evolution of a shared heritage of manor houses around the Baltic Sea. In 2026 you may visit 8 festival ins six countries.

Stroll through historic parks and explore atmospheric ruins or beautifully restored manor houses. Enjoy the enchanting ambiance of a mild summer evening set against the backdrop of these cultural beacons of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

Guided tours of the houses and their parks, immersive sound experiences, and exhibitions await—offering a rich and varied blend of stories, history, and culture. During the MittsommerRemise, visitors gain rare insights behind the façades of listed manor houses and meet the people who are breathing new life into these historic places.

From romantic ruins to privately owned estates and elegant manor house hotels, doors and gates are opened to reveal a unique cultural heritage.

 

Baltic Manors Festival in Germany

The MittsommerRemise - is the Germany festival since 19 Years. Every year around midsummer it celebrates new life in old houses. It´s happening in Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania at the 20-21 June 2026. Nearly 80 manor houses open this year. The MittsommerRemise - is the Germany festival since 19 Years. Every year around midsummer it celebrates new life in old houses. It´s happening in Mecklenburg–Western Pomerania at the 20-21 June 2026. Nearly 80 manor houses open this year.

Baltic Manors Festival in Lithuania

Panemune Castle and the nemunas valley along with the cultural venues of the Lithuanian manors association celebrate the Baltic Manors Festival for the first in 2026. They are inviting guests from far and near to the 3-6 June 2026 to the Lithuanian festival. Panemune Castle and the nemunas valley along with the cultural venues of the Lithuanian manors association celebrate the Baltic Manors Festival for the first in 2026. They are inviting guests from far and near to the 3-6 June 2026 to the Lithuanian festival.

 

Baltic Manors Festival in Denmark

The Herragadenes Dag - the national day of manor houses in Denmark has a long tradition and is always on the third Sunday in August. So this year you may visit the Baltic Manors Festival in the region of Gammel Estrup with more then 50 houses and castles open. The Herragadenes Dag - the national day of manor houses in Denmark has a long tradition and is always on the third Sunday in August. So this year you may visit the Baltic Manors Festival in the region of Gammel Estrup with more then 50 houses and castles open.

Baltic Manor Festival

Palaces, castles and manor houses share a common history around the Baltic Sea Coast. But you find also distinctions in the regions. Houses in Denmark and Sweden are well preserved, whereas houses in Eastern Germany, Poland and Lithuania have been through phases of demolition and abandonment because of wars and political systems.