She began her career in children's theatre, and later made appearances in several German TV series and television movies.

The following year she made her cinema debut, and by the time she graduated from high school, she had worked on about 20 productions.

In addition to acting, Schwiers organizes creative groups for children at Bleiberger Fabrik, an educational facility in Aachen, Germany, and is an ambassador for the German Children's Hospice Association in Olpe, Germany.

In 2012, she recorded the song "Dann bin ich zu Haus" with musician Gregor Meyle.

Schwiers lives in Cologne and is married to actor Jan van Weyde.