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Water-sport dreams
Stroll barefoot across the sea floor, let your thoughts wander dreamily with
the clouds on the warm and sunny beach ...
Sail hard into the wind, ride over gentle waves, experience water-sport highlights from the beach or at first hand, or glide across picturesque lakes –
with two coastlines, numerous lakes, top-class events and outstanding mar-
… jump through the waves and await the fishermen’s return in the harbour
inas, Schleswig-Holstein is a real paradise for water lovers.
together with the seagulls – those who give in to the rhythm of the tides in
Schleswig-Holstein quickly leave the stresses and strains of daily life far bechoice between two coasts – something which can only be found in Schles-
The 535-kilometre Baltic sailing coast between Flensburg and Travemünde is an attract-
wig-Holstein. With their picturesque lighthouses, proud sailing boats and
ive sailing resort and enchants visitors with its beautiful and unique landscape. Experi-
green dykes, the North Sea and Baltic coasts tell the story of the state’s rich
enced skippers will get their fill here, as will little seafarers and beginners, who can be
maritime past wherever you go. Seven islands, ten holms (low-lying islands
put on the right course by highly trained sailing instructors. Sailing on the high seas off
close to the mainland which are frequently flooded by the tides), historical
the North Sea island of Helgoland, approx. 70 kilometres from the mainland, is an un-
towns and idyllic villages invite you to explore and relax. Artists have found
forgettable experience. Or how about crossing the unique world of Schleswig-Holstein’s
and continue to find their inspiration here, food lovers are seduced by fresh
Wadden Sea to islands and holms? A tide timetable is an essential companion for skip-
seafood, produce from the fields and regional specialties, and active people
pers, as maritime life is determined by the tides here. Travelling across the Baltic Sea
will certainly get their money’s worth on the water, on the green or in the
fjord of Schlei leads to picturesque harbour towns, and those who climb aboard on one
saddle.
of the inland lakes will share their surroundings with sea eagles and kingfishers.
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hind. In Germany’s most northern federal state, holidaymakers have the
Sailing events such as Kiel Week, the world’s biggest sailing event, Travemünde Week, the
Fehmarn circuit regatta or the Super Sail Tour off Westerland on the island of Sylt will all
set sailors’ and spectators’ hearts racing. Windsurfing and kitesurfing fans will come
into their own on the North Sea. International sporting events in St Peter-Ording and on
the island of Sylt attract over 100,000 guests every year.
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North Frisian Lamb Festival, North Frisia, May–July A colourful programme of events all
the Biikebrennen to the Kutter Regatta, events of the more delicious kind to
tingle your tastebuds, the ultimate musical pleasure in castles and stately
about the white and woolly dyke residents – with Salzwiesenlamm delicacies, farmers’ mar-
SEPTEMBER
kets, sheep shearing and much more.
Dithmarschen Kale Festival, Dithmarschen Everything revolves around the delicious vitamin
JUNE
homes or Wild West adventures at the Karl May performances – there’s some-
Kiel Week, Kiel Top water-sport action at the world’s largest sailing event, and nine days of
thing for every visitor, big or small, to experience in Schleswig-Holstein.
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International water-sport events with top athletes, traditional festivals from
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Events
bombs for six days in Europe’s largest continuous kale-growing region. In addition to various
types of kale, ranging from hearty to sophisticated, there is also plenty of art, culture and
curiosities to discover.
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top entertainment at Northern Europe’s biggest summer festival.
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KulturSommer Schleswig-Holstein, state-wide, July–August KulturSommer accompanies the
Kitersurfing Trophy, St Peter-Ording The German kitesurfing elite comes together in
Glückstadt Matjes Festival, Glückstadt Tender Glückstadt Matjes (pickled herring) is a real deli-
Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, offering exhibitions and events in the areas of art, film,
St Peter-Ording to crown their champion. Alongside spectacular insights into the trendy
cacy and is celebrated in many delicious variations at the Glückstadt Matjes Festival every year.
music, history, dance, crafts, literature and design of the relevant partner country.
sport, an extensive programme of events also lies in store.
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Kitesurfing Trophy, Sylt Germany’s top kitesurfers compete for the prize on the North Sea
Stiftungsland – Geniesserland festival, state-wide, July–October Delicious wild treats! Have
Surfing World Cup, Sylt, September–October It is not just the wave-riding antics of the
island of Sylt.
you ever tried the exquisite beef from the “wild pastures”? During the “Stiftungsland – Ge-
world’s top windsurfers on the water that are extremely popular on the beach off Wester-
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niesserland” festival, Schleswig-Holstein-based restauranteurs offer a range of creations
land: the events held every evening in the big tent on the promenade as part of Party Week
Karl May Festival, Bad Segeberg, June–September Europe’s prettiest open-air theatre attracts
using the preferred meat specialties from robust cattle breeds, fresh from the local area.
Sylt are also in demand.
visitors of all ages, offering plenty of excitement, stunts and fire magic in Winnetou and Old
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Shatterhand’s Wild West.
Schleswig-Holstein Summer Literature Festival, July–August In keeping with the country
Schleswig-Holstein Gourmet Festival, state-wide, September–March Award-winning chefs
theme of the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, which changes every year, authors take
and top maîtres d’hôtel travel to the state between the seas to give their guests unforget-
JULY
their audience on a journey into the literature of their country.
table moments of indulgence.
JANUARY
JazzBaltica, Salzau A must for jazz fans: major stars and exciting newcomers from the Euro-
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Sylt Gourmet Festival, Kampen, Sylt An indulgent way to start the year. The culinary elite
pean and US jazz scenes come together in the idyllic surroundings of Salzau Palace to per-
Wacken Open-Air Festival, Wacken, July–August The world’s largest heavy-metal open-air
OCTOBER
come together on the island of Sylt.
form in top-class concerts and jam sessions.
festival increases the population of the tiny village of Wacken from 1,865 to around 72,000
E.on Hanse Cup, Breiholz, Rendsburg International rowers compete in the world’s toughest
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every year, and has definite cult status.
rowing race in the E.on Hanse Cup, held on the Kiel Canal.
FEBRUARY
Jazz goes Föhr, Föhr International jazz greats get the North Sea island swinging.
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Biikebrennen, North Frisia On 21 February every year, North Frisians and their guests bid
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Eutin Festival, Eutin, July–August Major operas, classic operettas and captivating celebra-
Husum Shrimp Festival, Husum Shrimp cutter in the port basin, celebrity cooking demon-
farewell to winter with large bonfires both on the islands and on the mainland during the Biike-
Travemünde Week, Travemünde The world’s second-largest sailing event invites people to
tions in the ducal palace garden on the banks of the romantic Lake Eutin.
strations, Sunday shopping, the biggest shrimp sandwich in the world and shanty choirs
brennen. Punch and the traditional communal kale meal stand warming by the fire.
experience the finest sailing over a ten-day period with more than 250 competitive races in 29
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await visitors at this festival which centres around the delicious sea creatures.
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boat classes, as well as a large fair.
Racesburg Wylag, Ratzeburg, July–August The medieval tribe and clan gathering takes vis-
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Kieler Umschlag, Kiel A medieval old-town festival with a historic village, medieval stalls,
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itors on a journey into the exciting world of knights, Vikings and Mongols with colourful robes,
Baltic Horse Show, Kiel, October–November The Baltic Horse Show is not just a horse
performers and dancing.
Pirate week by the Baltic Sea, Baltic coast Pirates of all ages set sail on board old sailing
decorated horses, flickering fireplaces and steaming cauldrons.
show, it is also a meeting place for equestrian-sports fans with a wide range of events all
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boats during the two pirate weeks. They lead the wild life of a pirate with adventurous raids,
Beach dining, Timmendorf beach Regional culinary stars come together for beach dining on
exciting treasure hunts and large pirate parties on the Baltic coast with huge shows on both
AUGUST
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Timmendorf beach. The customary setting: 150 beach baskets, a white gourmet tent and
the water and on land.
Viking festival, Schleswig One of the biggest Viking meetings in Europe invites visitors of
Nordic Film Festival, Lübeck, October–November Around 120 motion pictures, documentar-
an outdoor bar on the beach.
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all ages to watch show fights, fire shows, juggling, ancient arts and crafts and to board a
ies and short films from both the Scandinavian and Baltic countries and the state of Schles-
German Windsurfing Cup, Sylt The top stars of German windsurfing show off their spectacu-
Viking ship.
wig-Holstein are shown at this popular festival in the Hanseatic town.
MARCH
lar moves off Westerland – a colourful programme of events awaits on the beach.
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Crocus Bloom Festival, Husum Over four million crocuses turn the castle park in Husum
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Husum Harbour Festival, Husum The picturesque harbour town provides maritime highlights,
NOVEMBER
into a sea of purple flowers in spring.
Kite festival and German Kite-Flying Championships, St Peter-Ording Colourful kites en-
a cutter parade, a tug of war across the port basin and lots of music, drawing visitors to the
Fischers Wiehnacht, Niendorf, November–December Visitors to the Fischers Wiehnacht
chant the skies over St Peter-Ording with breathtaking works of art along the 12-kilometre
largest folk festival on the west coast.
event held alongside the cosy Niendorf harbour enjoy a typically North German maritime way
APRIL
sandy beach.
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of getting in the mood for Christmas with culinary treats, arts and crafts and lots of music.
Folk Baltica, Flensburg Music lovers enjoy modern interpretations of traditional music from
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Flensburg Culture Festival, Flensburg Concerts, theatre and cabaret in the beautiful old
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the Baltic region in a mixture of folk, jazz, world and classical music at this festival in the far
Sprat Festival, Eckernförde A colourful festival all about the delicious Eckernförde sprat,
commercial yards of Flensburg.
Christmas markets in Schleswig-Holstein, November–December
north.
with street performances, music and canoe trips.
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Lübeck: The alleys and streets of this historic World Heritage site are decorated with lights
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Duckstein Festival Lübeck Art, culture and culinary treats in the historic Hanseatic town of
and Christmas trees, and invite visitors to come to the world-famous Lübeck Christmas market.
Brent Goose season, Halligen islands Visitors to the Halligen islands can marvel at the
The Baltic Sea in Flames, Grömitz The Baltic spa resort of Grömitz glows with spectacular
Lübeck.
Flensburg: Right up in the far north, Germans and Danes come together to drink punch and
homecoming of huge flocks of Brent Geese. An extensive programme of events provides in-
fireworks set to music.
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browse the pretty craft stalls at the cosy Flensburg Christmas market.
formation about the birds.
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Duckstein Festival Kiel The quayside city of Kiel becomes an exclusive attraction for music
Husum: Mulled wine, toasted almonds and Christmas music draw visitors to the historic
Lansons Lukullische Meile, Timmendorf beach Top chefs from Timmendorf beach and Niendorf
and cabaret lovers, with concerts, musicians, artists and comedians.
market square in the picturesque harbour town.
MAY
cook and celebrate various delicacies in an open-air kitchen, making the “Lukulle” a culinary
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Kiel: The state capital opens its doors for a cosmopolitan Christmas market with delicious
International Blues Festival, Eutin One of the largest and most significant open-air
attraction.
The German Beach Volleyball Championships, Timmendorf beach Exciting battles between
treats, international Christmas decorations, carousels and an ice-skating rink.
festivals on the German and European blues scene.
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the top players for the title of German Beach Volleyball Champion and endless party nights.
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Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, state-wide, July–August Outstanding artists from all
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Plön Lake Jazz Festival, Plön Top-class bands provide maximum listening pleasure and
over the world perform at first-rate concerts at stately homes, barns, churches, parks and
Sail Travemünde The world’s second-largest sailing sport event in the sophisticated spa town of
create a great atmosphere during this four-day jazz festival over the Ascension holiday
concert halls. A different musical nation is the theme of the seven-week festival every year.
Travemünde offers top-class water-sports and a colourful programme of events for landlubbers.
period every year.
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Kitesurfing World Cup, St Peter-Ording The world’s top kitesurfers line up on the starting line
Rum Regatta, Flensburg The largest meeting of historic sailing boats in Northern Europe re-
here. Visitors can look forward to exciting sports action and hot beach parties.
calls Flensburg’s rum tradition and is celebrated with a huge maritime folk festival.
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Rarities of piano music, Husum Listeners enjoy hidden treasures of piano music in the renais-
Kappeln Herring Festival, Kappeln When the Schlei is full of herring and the rapeseed is in
sance palace outside Husum, interpreted by top pianists.
bloom, the carnival season gets underway by the idyllic Baltic fjord: the Herring Festival is
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Weihnachtsmarkt Flensburg
about riding and the noble four-legged creatures.
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DECEMBER
Traditional Christmas Swim, Sylt and St Peter-Ording Traditional Christmas swim in the
ice-cold waters of the North Sea. There’s hot punch to warm these brave people up afterwards.
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Tee off by the Wadden Sea, between yellow fields of rapeseed, spellbinding lakes or looking out
onto the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. Seasoned golfers and newcomers to the sport alike will
be delighted with the modern practice areas, driving ranges, huge pitch-and-putt facilities and
perfectly styled short courses, which can often also be used without a minimum handicap. Luxurious seaside resorts are the coastal attractions before and after the game, and exquisite
hotels with gourmet cuisine and personalised spa packages await you further inland.
Golf
Pure playing pleasure: 63 golf courses are situated between the North Sea
islands of Sylt and Föhr, the fjord towns of Glücksburg and Kiel, the sunny
island of Fehmarn and the Bay of Lübeck, and the sophisticated outskirts
of Hamburg. Everyone will find their very own golfing paradise on these
attractive and entertaining courses – often with a sea view.
Flensburg Harbour Museum traditionally cast off for this special sailing trip to pay homage
to Admiral Edward Vernon, known as “Old Grog”.
Culinary treats
Halligen island breakfast, Porrenpann shrimps, Schnüsch vegetable stew,
Mehlbüddel pudding or Pharisäer drinks – foodies can experience these, and
Tourismus-Agentur Schleswig-Holstein GmbH
kind in Europe and can only be seen at two other locations: Miami and Dubai.
Grog cruise, Flensburg Regardless of how chilly the winter weather is, the ships at the
ling of the shrimp soup”.
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Beach polo, Timmendorf beach This noble equestrian sporting event on sand is one of a
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spa town, in addition to the Kutter Regatta, and reaches its climax with the traditional “lad-
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Büsum Shrimp and Fish Festival, Büsum is one of the event highlights of the North Sea
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celebrated with an atmospheric combination of culture, culinary treats and entertainment.
many more culinary adventures in Schleswig-Holstein. The finest ingredients
are sourced directly from the sea or from one of the crystal-clear inland lakes,
from fertile fields or succulent meadows.
Freshly caught fish, tender dyke lamb, delicate seafood, flavoursome cheese or fragrant
apple cake – Schleswig-Holstein cuisine is just as much a part of the state’s cultural heritage
as its historic gardens and parks, cottages and stately homes. Those who head out on the culinary trail will discover unique flavours and taste experiences. Fresh and sophisticatedly prepared regional and seasonal products can be enjoyed in exquisite restaurants, cosy farm cafes,
rustic country guesthouses and laid-back beach bistros. Numerous award-winning chefs, four
of whom are based on the North Sea island of Sylt alone, will spoil their guests’ palates. This
is also where the “Sylter Royal” oyster, a delicacy, is farmed. Kale, which is found in many dif-
The land between the seas has a golfing tradition that dates back over 100 years. Golfers can
ferent delicious dishes on the tables at guesthouses and top restaurants after the first frost,
play in the time-honoured atmosphere of one of the oldest clubs in Germany by the Kiel fjord.
grows sumptuously in the succulent fields of Dithmarschen. Tender dyke lamb, succulent GalKitzeberg Golf Club is more than 100 years old and takes its players on a short-hole journey
loway beef, delicate wild and Holstein cottage ham, which is traditionally smoked over beech,
through a hilly, tree-lined landscape that curves wildly in some places.
make an ideal change from fish and seafood.
One of the most attractive courses in Schleswig-Holstein and one of the top 50 courses in
A little-known fact: Schleswig-Holstein is a real cheese-making region, and became one of
Germany awaits with a marshy, undulating landscape that is typical of the state at Gut ApelEurope’s key cheese exporters as early as the late 16th century. Numerous dairy farms
dör in Dithmarschen. Twenty-seven well-maintained fairways with highly sculpted greens,
along the 500-kilometre cheese road invite cheese lovers to sample and buy over 100 different
generous water areas and 96 bunkers promise unlimited golfing fun. An attraction for golfers
types of cheese made from goat’s, sheep’s and cow’s milk. Those with a sweet tooth cannot
of all abilities is the 36-hole course at Seeschlösschen at Timmendorf beach by the Baltic Sea,
miss the famous Lübeck marzipan and a Kööm to round off a good meal. A Pharisäer will warm
which was designed by the famous golf-course architect Bernhard von Limburger. A particularly
you nicely after winter walks on the beach – a powerful shot of rum is concealed within this cofunique place to play golf is on the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn: hole nine on the 18-hole
fee with a thick topping of cream.
course is an island green in the shape of Fehmarn island, which goes down particularly well
with the players.
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you. Those who know how to get the better of the stong breeze will reap the rewards, not just
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welcome
Tourismus-Agentur
Baltic Sea: Ostsee-Holstein-Tourismus e.V.
Inland: Schleswig-Holstein Binnenland
Farm holidays: Urlaub auf dem Bauernhof
Youth hostels:
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Schleswig-Holstein GmbH
Strandallee 75a • 23669 Timmendorfer Strand
Tourismus e.V.
in Schleswig-Holstein e.V.
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North Sea: Nordsee-Tourismus-
Cities: Marketingkooperation Städte
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Hotel and Restaurant Association:
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organisations to coordinate the tar-
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in Germany and abroad.
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How to get here
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Whether you are travelling by car, boat, train or
plane, Schleswig-Holstein is easy to get to. Simply select the mode of transport that you prefer.
“Have a pleasant car journey!”
You can get to Schleswig-Holstein via the A7 from
the north, via the A20 and the A24 from the east
and via the A7 and the A1 from the south.
Search for your route at www.schleswigholstein.info/car
Mölln
“Have a pleasant crossing!”
Find the ferry crossing for you at
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“Have a pleasant flight!”
Information on flight connections to Lübeck, Kiel,
Sylt and Hamburg can be found at
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“Have a pleasant train journey!”
Find the train connection for you at
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Culinary treats
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Cover photos: large: Hörnum & J. Schäffer/small: TASH/shutterstock, TASH/Alex Seidlich
Box topics: Culinary treats: MLUR/Jens Koenig, Culture: LTM, Golf: OstseeHolstein-Tourismus e.V., Shopping: TASH/shutterstock, Water-sports: Kiel Marketing/Uwe Wanger,
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Holstentor: Patrick de Jourdan
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diversity overleaf!
Culture and leisure
Lighthouses
Follow the trail of Vikings or famous poets and painters, marvel at impos-
Numerous lighthouses guide ships across the North Sea and the Baltic Sea
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ing palaces, wander through magnificent gardens or dive into the state’s
from the coasts of Schleswig-Holstein, most of which can be visited.
rich maritime history – in Schleswig-Holstein, art and culture stretches from
Many couples entrust their wedding-day bliss to these maritime guides: en-
who go shopping in Schleswig-Holstein
coast to coast. Top-class museums and recreational parks invite you to
gaged couples from all over Germany say “I do” at lofty heights.
will find a top-quality range of products
Picturesque old towns, historic harbour
towns or sophisticated spas – those
come and explore.
in a beautiful setting. Both international
products and typical regional items can
be found on exclusive shopping streets,
have been significantly influenced by life
continue to shine their lights out across the North Sea and the Baltic Sea are the hallmarks
on two coasts. Explorers of all ages can
of this past. The oldest lighthouse in Germany – mentioned for the first time in around 1330
go on a trail throughout the state: in the
– can be climbed in the traditional Baltic spa town of Travemünde [10]. The maritime towers
Haithabu Viking Museum in Schleswig [3],
there is a unique journey through time
back to days of the rough Norsemen; the
also light up the Baltic coast in Bülk near Strande [8], in Dahmeshöved [9] and on Schleimünde pier [11]. Westerhever lighthouse [6] is the most famous in the state; similar versions with red and white stripes stand on
in cosy pedestrian precincts or weather-
Beaches
proof shopping centres.
Only in Schleswig-Holstein: the state in the far north has two coasts with
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The state between the seas is shaped by a rich maritime history. The many lighthouses that
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Schleswig-Holstein’s history and culture
countless beaches, cosy dunes, stretches of green and bays for swimming.
Soft sand, gently sloping for safe swimming fun, with rough surf, tidal?
Those arriving in Kiel [2] by ferry have the state capital’s excellent shopping facilities directly
There is a dream beach for everyone here.
before them. The Hanseatic town of Lübeck with its sophisticated addresses, and the glamorous spa town of Travemünde, just a few kilometres away, are real shopping heavens. Sylt holidaymakers will find everything that their hearts desire on the shopping street Friedrichstrasse
secrets of the Wadden Sea are revealed
Amrum [5] and in Hörnum on the island of
at the Multimar Wattforum in Tönning [F1], and those who are hungry for an experience
Sylt [4]. Two other Sylt beacons can be
The gentle Baltic Sea or the rough North Sea, endless sandy beaches, untouched natural bea-
can explore a colourful world of magic directly by the Baltic Sea at Hansapark Sierksdorf
found on the northernmost point in List [2]
ches, sheltered dune paradises, imposing cliffs or the vast Wadden Sea – countless dream
[F2]. Visitors to the Nolde Foundation Seebüll [1] can find out how artists were inspired by
and in sophisticated Kampen [3]. Flügge
beaches are just waiting to be discovered between Sylt and the Bay of Lübeck. The most sun-
their North German home at the former residence and studio of the famous expressionist
lighthouse [12] guides ships from Schleswig-
shine can be found on the southern beach of Fehmarn, Germany’s sunniest island. A taste of
Emil Nolde and in the historic Hanseatic town of Lübeck [4]. Behind the famous Holstentor
Holstein’s only Baltic Sea island and a red-
the exotic can be found in the Baltic spa resort of Schönberg – where holidaymakers sun-
gate lie the Buddenbrookhaus, Günter Grass-Haus and Willy Brandt-Haus museums. Vis-
and-white-striped tower welcomes maritime
bathe in California and Brazil. White sand, chic beach lounges or laid-back beach bistros: the
itors to the numerous imposing palaces will feel very stately – at Gottorf Palace [2] with its
visitors to the harbour in the North Sea spa
scenes are brought together on Timmendorf Beach by the Baltic Sea or on Kampen beach on
magnificent baroque garden and globe, or
town of Büsum [7]. The beacon on Helgo-
Sylt. Those seeking peace, quiet and space will be in the right place on Anrum’s famous Kniep-
at Glücksburg Water Palace [5] by Flens-
land island [1] is the most powerful in the
sand. Surfers, kitesurfers and sand yachtsmen love the beach at St Peter-Ording, and families
burg fjord, for example.
German Bight with a range of approx. 30
value the protected swimming paradises on the island of Föhr, in Büsum, Scharbeutz and
nautical miles.
Kellenhusen.
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– and those who like things to be more exclusive can simply arrange for a chauffeur to take them
to Cartier and Co. in Kampen [7]. In Flensburg [1], there is not only a huge choice ranging from
captains’ houses and commerical courtyards but also plenty of Scandinavian flair. In the harbour town of Husum [8], visitors follow in Theodor Storm’s footsteps; in Schleswig [6], shopping fans will enjoy the shops in one of the oldest towns in Northern Europe. Shopping is a cosy
experience in Rendsburg at the Kiel Canal (5), in the old towns of Plön (10) and Eutin (11), in
Neumünster (9) and in Norderstedt (4), directly outside Hamburg.
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