Travel guide Schleswig-Holstein
Beauty in Every Season
Rent a holiday home or apartment privately and discover the full splendor of Schleswig-Holstein. And beware of possible misconceptions: the summers are usually warmer and more pleasant than generally assumed. Spring and autumn are also mostly mild and pleasant. Due to geographical reasons, it is cooler along the North Sea coast than along the Baltic Sea coast. Winters can vary - from very mild with little snowfall to severe with lots of snow and frost. Regardless of the season: nature always knows how to paint an impressive picture into the landscape in Schleswig-Holstein.
341 Steps to Happiness
If you want to explore Schleswig-Holstein with a vacation apartment or holiday home, you can hardly miss the Hanseatic city of Lübeck and the
Lübeck Bay. The historic old town in Lübeck is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive Holsten Gate, the museum ship Passat Travemünde, or the fishing harbor. Lübeck is a city that leaves a lasting impression. There is also much to discover in Schleswig - for example, the fishing district Holm. The historic settlement is a special destination for tourists from all over the world. It also houses the best-preserved monastery complex in the state, the St. John's Monastery. An impressive naval memorial can be found in Laboe. The monument stands for peaceful seafaring and commemorates those lost at sea from all nations. The 341 steps to the viewing platform are worth it. You enjoy a magnificent view over the
Kiel Fjord or Kiel Bay. A highlight is also St. Peter-Ording with its endless beach, the dunes, the pine forest, and the sea. Here you can relax, engage in water sports, explore the numerous attractions of the old town, the interesting museums, the astonishing houses, or the unique landscape. Scharbeutz is also particularly lively - especially in the Scharbeutz Dune Mile with a wonderful view of the Baltic Sea.
Wild West in East Holstein
You can find special architecture in almost every place in the state of Schleswig-Holstein - for example, with St. Peter's Cathedral in Schleswig, the quaint houses at the Danish border in Scandinavian style, or in the small town of Heiligenhafen. A special cultural highlight awaits you in Bad Segeberg at the Karl May Festival. Here, you can be transported back to the Wild West around the year 1870. Families regularly go wild when they can see Winnetou or Old Shatterhand up close. Expect an elaborate show, with lots of action, great stunts, and high suspense - all under the open sky. It also gets historical and vivid at the Viking Museum Haithabu in Schleswig. Experience history up close also at Gottorf Castle, which houses two state museums. Let yourself be enchanted by the interesting art and cultural history and the archaeological history of Schleswig-Holstein! Culturally, the region of Schleswig-Holstein has a lot to offer - with museums, festivals, stages, or historical monuments. Try it with a holiday in an affordable holiday home or apartment rented privately.
The Sea Invites You
Regional and seasonal products are highly valued in Schleswig-Holstein. In the many typical country houses or inns, you can try the specialties or stop by the cozy farm cafes. The regional products can often be bought directly from the producer. Numerous quaint, private farm shops line the state. Special delicacies include spicy cheese, freshly caught fish, tender dyke lamb, or fragrant Katenschinken. Maritime cuisine is particularly popular - for example, with matjes herring with boiled potatoes, eel soup, cod with mustard sauce, buttered plaice, pike, Kiel sprats, or fish cakes. But there are also liquid delicacies waiting for you: Friesengeist or Küstennebel from traditional distilleries are ideal ingredients for a cozy winter evening by the fireplace in the vacation apartment or holiday home, or on a balmy summer evening on the beach during a
beach holiday in Schleswig-Holstein. Enjoy the Schleswig-Holstein way of life to the fullest!
15 Kilometers of Beach at Once
The Eckernförde Bay, Lübeck, Kiel, the North Sea, the Gelting Bay, Sylt, or Fischland-Darß-Zingst - all these destinations and places are ideal for a holiday with the whole family and also for a
holiday with a dog in Schleswig-Holstein. We especially recommend Fehmarn. The island is known as the golden crown of the Baltic Sea and has beautiful beaches and attractions by the sea. Fehmarn is one of the sunniest spots in Germany. There you can also rent several cozy vacation apartments and holiday homes. Timmendorfer Beach and Niendorf are also highlights for families. Here you will marvel at the beautiful nature, wonderful promenades, and delightful beach adventures. If you are in Bad Segeberg, a visit to the Noctalis Bat World is worthwhile. Here you will find an interactive exhibition about and with living bats. It gets animalistic at the Multimar Wattforum Tönning too. Here, aquariums with over 280 species can be visited. Another destination for families is the North Frisian island of Amrum with the 15-kilometer-long Kniepsand beach. North Frisia is simply fun!
Only Oktoberfest is Bigger
Book yourself a comfortable vacation apartment or holiday home, possibly with a large garden, Wi-Fi, and then start your holiday adventure. After Oktoberfest, Kiel Week is the largest folk festival in all of Germany. It is THE sailing event in the world. The streets and harbors then become particularly international and lively. A very special flair awaits visitors here. A day trip to the North Sea island of Helgoland is worth it. Visit the landmark, the "Lange Anna," greet the seals on the dunes, and stroll along the quaint lobster shacks. The over 100-year-old Kiel Canal is also among the top tips for Schleswig-Holstein. There is much to experience on land and water - from restaurants, cafes, cruise ships to beautiful bike paths for more active vacationers. The long arm of the Baltic Sea is the Schlei. Here, there is much to see and more attractions. The Baltic fjord stretches 40 kilometers from the coast to the inland. Arnis, the smallest town in Germany, is also located on the Schlei. A major attraction for a Baltic Sea holiday in a quiet location. Last but not least, we recommend Büsum, a municipality in the district of Dithmarschen. It is a beautiful harbor town directly on the North Sea. After St. Peter-Ording and Westerland, Büsum is the third-largest place for tourism on the Schleswig-Holstein North Sea coast.