Schleswig-Holstein Travel Guide

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

• North Frisian Islands

• Lübeck
• Kiel
• Wedel
• Oststeinbek
• Plön
• Neumünster
• Flensburg
• Itzehoe

• Halstenbek

Melldorf - a town in the Ditmarschen. The Ditmarschen is a flat land of mostly reclaimed land, with spectacular skies and lots of 'Ferien Wohnung'. 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 has not has 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. Many people from Denmark visit the Flensburg region for shopping, therefore it is possible also to speak Danish there.

The harbour of Puttgarden

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 Kiel canal connecting the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

Meldorf Tourist Office Telefon: 04832/ 97 80-0 Fax: 04832/ 97 80-20

• 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

Schleswig-Holstein Photos

Germany provides almost all options for accommodation, including hotels, B&B's, hostels, and camping. You might also consider staying with members of a hospitality exchange network. Most international hotel chains have franchises in the major German cities … Germany hotels »

The most important airports are Frankfurt, Munich and Düsseldorf. Berlin Schönefeld Airport and Tegel Airport, Cologne and Hamburg serve some international flights as well. Frankfurt is Germany's main hub -one of Europe's four major hubs- and the … Germany flights »

Lübeck

Lübeck is the second largest city in Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany. The city borders the Baltic Sea; Hamburg lies 58 km to the southwest. Lübeck Travel Guide »

Kiel

Kiel is the capital city of the German state of Schleswig-Holstein and has a population of roughly 240,000. Kiel Travel Guide »

Flensburg

Flensburg is a city in Schleswig-Holstein located on the east coast. The 85000 inhabitants live around the Flensburger Förde. Flensburg Travel Guide »

North Frisian Islands

North Frisian Islands are in Schleswig-Holstein in northern Germany. North Frisian Islands Travel Guide »

… 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 … nice museum with rebuilded houses just outside Schleswig. So it's a pretty historical place but with great nature also. The region is one of the most beautiful regions I've seen so far … 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 … Schleswig-Holstein Tips »

• Official Directory • www.sh-regional.de
• 360º Panoramas of Schleswig-Holstein • www.schleswig-holstein-360.de
• Official government portal • www.schleswig-holstein.de
• Schleswig-Holstein Plebiscite Paper Money • www.numismondo.com • 1919, 1920 Issues

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