Ludwigslust (German pronunciation: [luːtvɪçsˈlʊst]) is a central castle town of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, 40 km south of Schwerin.The former royal residential town is known for its rich heritage, especially the famed Ludwigslust Palace, known as Versailles of the North.In 1724 Prince Ludwig, the son of Frederick, Duke of Mecklenburg, decided to build a hunting lodge near a small hamlet called Klenow.This situation continued until 1837, when Grand Duke Paul Friedrich returned the capital status to Schwerin.[4] The stadium has hosted important events, including a qualifying round of the Speedway World Championship in 1992 and 1993.
Citizens of Ludwigslust, Germany, inspect a nearby concentration camp under orders of the 82nd Airborne Division