Schleswig-Holstein

Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost state of Germany. It borders Denmark and has coasts on both the North and Baltic Seas.

• Lübeck
• Flensburg
• Halstenbek
• Itzehoe
• Kiel
• Meldorf - a town in the Ditmarschen.
• Neumünster
• Oststeinbek
• Plön
• Wedel

• North Frisian Islands
• Holstein Switzerland
• Ditmarschen a flat land 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 holiday and is a great place for a slice of Germany as the Germans live it. What's interesting in terms of history is that the Ditmarschen does not have a historical aristocracy, being a land of, usually well-to-do farmers.
• Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage site along the region's coast and including the North Frisian Islands

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.

The nearest international airport is in Hamburg. There are many boat services from Scandinavia. From the Danish Jutland you can get to Schleswig-Holstein by car.

The state has an extensive public transportation service, provided by different train and bus companies.

• The old town of Lübeck
• The North Sea coast
• The Kiel canal

Visit Ditmarschen and eat the fabulous seafood. Try Friedrichskoog for great fish restaurants.

Shrimp: in Büsum, you can buy small boiled shrimp by the kilo. Spend a happy communal time peeling them and eat them on black bread, with a fried egg over the top. An excellent abend brot (dinner) or snack!

• Hamburg
• Denmark

• Visit the tiny old fisherman's cottages in the small but well preserved old town up on the hill. Buy a 'Fischbroetchen' from one of the vendors down at the quayside. Eat it quickly or the seagulls will take it form you! • Andy G.
• In Schleswig, where I was born, there are lots of interesting museums. Right now there's a mummy exhibition at the "Landesmuseum Gottorf" with mummies from all over the world. But Gottorf has more to offer than that: a big permanent exhibition about life in Schleswig and the region. Besides that … • Maike K.
• Try the dark amber local beer, Asgaard. To ensure freshness, this beer can only be sold in and around Schleswig. For the full experience, visit the brewery restaurant near the marina. • Lynn S.