Search results
- Flensburg – Little Denmark in Germany. Being located almost at the doorstep of Denmark, Flensburg boasts a characteristic Danish essence. After all, Flensburg was Danish for about 400 years (until 1864).
- Schleswig – Historic Viking city. Sometimes (wrongfully) overlooked, we think Schleswig is a must-visit in Schleswig-Holstein if you’re into culture, (Viking) history and/or simply spending time lazing by the water.
- Plön – Land of the lakes. Plön is located in between so many lakes that it’s fairly impressive that a city could actually be built on this narrow piece of land.
- Eutin – The cultural heart of Holstein. Despite its small size, tourists have been drawn to Eutin for a long time. The most obvious highlight of Eutin aka “the cultural heart of Holstein” is the grand Eutin Castle and its gardens located right next to both the Old Town and Lake Eutin.
- Glücksburg. Impressive landmark of the city - the Renaissance moated castle in Glücksburg © Sina Ettmer - stock.adobe.com. In Glücksburg, magnificent views of the Flensburg Fjord open up again and again © Pixelheld - stock.adobe.com.
- Friedrichstadt. Trademark of the city - the bright gabled houses in Friedrichstadt © Wolfgang Jargstorff - stock.adobe.com. Almost like Amsterdam - Friedrichstadt is crossed by several canals © majonit - stock.adobe.com.
- Lübeck. The rooms of the Holsten Gate are home to the Lübeck City History Museum © JFL Photography - stock.adobe.com. Numerous brick Gothic buildings bear witness to the former power of the former Hanseatic city © eyetronic - stock.adobe.com.
- Lauenburg. Welcome to Lauenburg - Elbe town with charming old town © Arndt Büthe - stock.adobe.com. Numerous small alleys and stairs connect the old town of Lauenburg with the upper town.©
People also ask
Which cities in Schleswig-Holstein are worth a visit?
Why should you visit Schleswig-Holstein?
Why is Schleswig-Holstein a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
What inland experiences does Schleswig-Holstein have?
- Wadden Sea National Park. What's bubbling in the sand? During a mudflat hike, you get to know the creatures of the Wadden Sea © Adobestock/Markus Thoenen.
- Holstein Switzerland. Just start walking: There are many great walking and strolling paths at Lake Plön © Adobestock/Foto-Select. Eutin Castle was regularly inhabited until the 20th century, and today the castle houses a museum © Shutterstock/embeki.
- Lübeck. The late Gothic Holsten Gate is one of the remains of Lübeck's city fortifications and is now the city's landmark © Adobestock/JFL-Photography. Numerous brick Gothic buildings bear witness to the former power of the former Hanseatic city © eyetronic - stock.adobe.com.
- Glückstadt. The Glückstadt inland harbor leads into the middle of the city and has done so since 1619 © Adobestock/Carl-Juergen Bautsch. In the inland harbor of Glückstadt, small fishing and sailing boats bob quietly on the Elbe © Stephanie Albert - stock.adobe.com.
- Cities
- Other Destinations
- Understand
- Talk
- Get in
- Get Around
- See
- Buy
- Eat
- Drink
54.32527810.1405561 Kiel— the capital, an important seaport and the beginning of the Kiel canal, the busiest one in the world54.7819449.4366672 Flensburg— the German city closest to Denmark (7 km south of the border) infamous among Germans for the traffic violations registry being kept there54.4769449.0511113 Husum— a tourist resort and gateway to the North Frisian Islands, with many cultural features53.9259.5163894 Itzehoe— the city with the lowest elevation in Germany: it is 3 m below the sea levelDitmarschen — a flat area of mostly reclaimed land, with spectacular skies and lots of holiday apartments known (in singular) as Ferienwohnung or Fewo. It is a place where many Germans vacation and...Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage site along the region's coast and including the North Frisian Islands54.445411.17021 Fehmarn— an island in the Baltic Sea. It's on one of the main routes between Northern Germany and Scandinavia.This is one of the flattest parts of Germany and it is culturally very close to Denmark, and to other Nordic countries. Schleswig belonged to Denmark until the war of 1864 when it came under Prussian and later German control. After World War I Schleswig was divided into a northern (Danish) and a southern (German) part; however a Danish minority rem...
German. Most people understand English. The northern part of the region contains Danish and North Frisian minorities, thus making it possible to use those languages in addition to German in many situations. Some — especially older people in rural areas — also speak Plattdeutsch, a northern German dialect that is so similar to Dutch that it is consi...
By plane
Hamburg Airport (HAMIATA) has excellent connections by train to many destinations in Schleswig-Holstein and the Schleswig-Holstein Ticket (see below) is valid on regional trains to and from Hamburg as well, thus making it one of the best entry points to the region for travellers arriving by plane. Lübeck Airport (LBCIATA) has a handful of domestic flights marketed under the brand "Lübeck Air". The island of Sylt also has an airport (GWTIATA), which in the summer sees many flights from domesti...
By boat
There are many boat services from Scandinavia. From the Danish Jutland you can get to Schleswig-Holstein by car. Kiel and Travemünde (close to Lübeck) are the main baltic ports, whereas the cities on the North Sea Coast of Schleswig-Holstein have mostly ferries to various German islands, including Heligoland. If you want to arrive from the west by boat, your most practical options are probably Hamburg or even some ports in the Netherlands (for connections to the British mainland). Taking a bo...
By train
Westerland (on Sylt) and Lübeck have Intercity and occasional ICE stops. For most destinations it is best to change in Hamburg (when coming from the west or south) or Lübeck (when coming from the east). The tiny village of Büchen, which found itself a railroad border crossing twice in the tumultuous history of Germany is still served by the occasional ICE and passed through by many more. Unfortunately there's not much beside changing trains and marveling at the strangely oversized train stati...
Compared to other regions of Germany, more rail lines have been shut down, leaving many towns unconnected, still by international standards the state has an extensive public transportation service, provided by different train and bus companies. No town in Schleswig-Holstein has a tram network (Kiel shut its trams down in 1985, one of the last Germa...
The old town of LübeckThe North Sea coastThe Kiel canal, the busiest in the worldSchleswig-Holstein has several so called border shops that are dedicated to selling consumer goods to tourists and truck drivers from Denmark and Sweden. They are located along the German-Danish border and on the island of Fehmarn. The border shops are probably the best place in Germany to find candy, soda, cider, beer, liquor and other things prod...
Shrimp: in Büsum, you can buy small boiled shrimp by the liter. Spend a happy communal time peeling them and eat them on black bread, with a fried egg over the top. An excellent Abendbrot (dinner) or snack!
While beer is consumed here as well, it is more of a Southern German thing with Northern Germany preferring liquor such as Korn (made from grain). Nonalcoholic beverages include tea (especially in Frisian areas) water and soft drinks. With very few exceptions (mostly on the islands and clearly noted if it is the case) tap water is safe for human co...
Aug 2, 2023 · Schleswig-Holstein – An overview of the best places to visit and things to do in the state. Plön – If you like lakes and lake views, Plön is the place. Eutin – The cultural heart of Holstein with a beautiful castle and access to lovely lakes. Lübeck – Probably Schleswig-Holstein’s best medieval old town centre.
When exploring Schleswig-Holstein, don't miss the picturesque North Sea islands for breathtaking beaches, amazing wildlife and exciting watersports. Located off the west coast in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wadden Sea, the islands of Sylt, Föhr and Amrum offer a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Jan 24, 2024 · Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, presents a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the captivating Wadden Sea to the historic Laboe Naval Memorial, the region offers diverse attractions. Cities like Kiel and Flensburg showcase a blend of German and Danish influences.
