Schleswig-Holstein

Germany's northernmost state, set between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, with the Hanseatic city of Lübeck and island-resort charm.

Schleswig-Holstein lies in the far north of Germany, bordering Denmark, with the North Sea to the west and the Baltic Sea to the east. Lübeck's Old Town, known for the Holstentor and its brick Gothic architecture, is a World Heritage site, and the local marzipan is also famous. On the North Sea side are islands such as Sylt and the Wadden Sea mudflats, and the Viking sites of Haithabu and the Danevirke are also World Heritage sites; the capital, Kiel, hosts Kiel Week sailing regatta every year. Summer is the best time for a seaside holiday. Lübeck and Kiel can be reached quickly by train from Hamburg, and ports such as Kiel have ferries to Scandinavia.

Destinations

• Lübeck
• Kiel
• Sylt
• Heligoland
• Schleswig
• Holstein Switzerland
• Sankt Peter-Ording

Itineraries

• North Sea to Baltic Coast Loop: 14-Day Self-Drive Itinerary – Embark on a road trip from Hamburg around the North Sea and Baltic Sea, covering Sylt, Viking heritage sites, and Rügen…
• Schleswig-Holstein Lakes & Viking Heritage: 7-Day Railway Itinerary – Take the train from Lübeck through the lake district and Kiel to Schleswig, exploring the Baltic Sea and Viking heritag…
• Hanseatic Cities & Baltic Railway: Hamburg to Berlin – Take the train from Hamburg along the Baltic Sea to Rügen Island, connecting historic Hanseatic cities before arriving…
• Cuxhaven & Heligoland: 5-Day North Sea Island-Hopping Itinerary – Travel from Hamburg to the mouth of the Elbe, cross the Wadden Sea mudflats to Neuwerk, and take a boat to Heligoland.