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Discover the Secrets of Schleswig-Holstein: Hidden Gems Beyond the Ordinary

Escape the well-trodden paths and delve into the lesser-known corners of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany's northernmost state. This curated collection reveals rare beauties from quaint villages to secluded natural escapes, each offering a unique glimpse into the region's charm. Immerse yourself in authentic experiences, away from the crowd, and discover the hidden gems that make Schleswig-Holstein truly special.

Glücksburg Castle
Glücksburg Castle

Glücksburg, Germany

A fairytale water castle nestled by the sea.

Husum old town
Husum old town

Husum, Germany

Charming old quarter with narrow streets and North Sea ambiance.

Bungsberg
Bungsberg

Schönwalde am Bungsberg, Germany

Schleswig-Holstein's highest elevation point, offering panoramic views.

Eutin Castle
Eutin Castle

Eutin, Germany

An elegant castle with ornate gardens set in a small historic city.

Gut Panker
Gut Panker

Panker, Germany

An historic estate with art galleries and local culinary delights.

Fehmarnsund Bridge
Fehmarnsund Bridge

Fehmarn, Germany

Iconic bridge connecting the island of Fehmarn with the mainland.

Kloster Cismar
Kloster Cismar

Grömitz, Germany

Former monastery with impressive architecture and art exhibitions.

Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park
Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park

Lauenburg, Germany

Stunning natural area perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and relaxation.

Ratzeburger Dom
Ratzeburger Dom

Ratzeburg, Germany

A magnificent cathedral isle amidst four lakes offers spiritual serenity.

Plön Castle
Plön Castle

Plön, Germany

Historically significant castle with breathtaking vistas of Plön Lake.

Pelzerhaken Beach
Pelzerhaken Beach

Neustadt in Holstein, Germany

A hidden seaside getaway known for its fine sand and clear water.

Hedeby Viking Museum
Hedeby Viking Museum

Busdorf, Germany

A fascinating archeological museum showcasing Viking heritage.

Gut Ludwigsburg
Gut Ludwigsburg

Waabs, Germany

Historic estate with elaborate gardens and cultural events.

Schloss Gottorf
Schloss Gottorf

Schleswig, Germany

An impressive Renaissance castle housing cultural museums.

Multimar Wattforum
Multimar Wattforum

Tönning, Germany

An interactive exhibition providing an insight into the Wadden Sea World Heritage.

Puls Windmill
Puls Windmill

Puls, Germany

An iconic windmill that is a symbol of the town's historical milling industry.

Museumshafen Büsum
Museumshafen Büsum

Büsum, Germany

An open-air museum where historical ships are anchored.

Klosterinsel Bordesholm
Klosterinsel Bordesholm

Bordesholm, Germany

A former monastery island rich with history amidst beautiful lakes.

Maasholm Fishing Village
Maasholm Fishing Village

Maasholm, Germany

An idyllic village on the Schlei estuary known for its traditional fishing practices.

Oldenburger Wallmuseum
Oldenburger Wallmuseum

Oldenburg, Germany

A museum dedicated to the history of Oldenburg and the impressive Slavic castle wall.

Historic Old Town of Rendsburg
Historic Old Town of Rendsburg

Rendsburg, Germany

Wander through this charming old town with its preserved historical buildings and maritime atmosphere.

Kaltenhofer Moor
Kaltenhofer Moor

Schillsdorf, Germany

A serene moorland serving as an important habitat for rare birds and plants.

Tierpark Gettorf
Tierpark Gettorf

Gettorf, Germany

A family-friendly zoo with a variety of native and exotic animals nestled in lush green surroundings.

Arche Warder
Arche Warder

Warder, Germany

Europe’s largest center for rare and endangered domesticated animals.

Lighthouse Westerhever
Lighthouse Westerhever

Westerhever, Germany

Iconic lighthouse surrounded by salt marshes, known from numerous photographs.

Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (Kiel Canal)
Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (Kiel Canal)

Brunsbüttel to Kiel, Germany

Experience boat watching at one of the world's busiest man-made waterways.

Schifferkirche zu Arnis
Schifferkirche zu Arnis

Arnis, Germany

A unique 'sailor's church' rooted in the maritime traditions of the small town of Arnis.

Kloster Nütschau
Kloster Nütschau

Travenbrück, Germany

A tranquil retreat and spiritual center housed in a historic brick monastery.

Sylt Aquarium
Sylt Aquarium

Sylt, Germany

Discover the underwater world of the North Sea and more in this captivating aquarium.

Gut Emkendorf
Gut Emkendorf

Emkendorf, Germany

An impressive country estate with a rich history and beautiful parklands.

Nature Reserve Geltinger Birk
Nature Reserve Geltinger Birk

Gelting, Germany

A coastal habitat reserve, home to wild horses and diverse bird species.

Rosenfelder Strand
Rosenfelder Strand

Grube, Germany

A serene beach destination featuring unique dune landscapes.

Amrum Lighthouse
Amrum Lighthouse

Amrum, Germany

Historic lighthouse on the island of Amrum providing panoramic views.

Eekholt Wildlife Park
Eekholt Wildlife Park

Großenaspe, Germany

A nature reserve featuring native wildlife and outdoor activities.

U-995 Submarine at Laboe Naval Memorial
U-995 Submarine at Laboe Naval Memorial

Laboe, Germany

Historic submarine turned museum, docked at the shore.

Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg
Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg

Lütjenburg, Germany

Reconstructed medieval hilltop fort with panoramic countryside views.

Glücksburg Castle A fairytale water castle nestled by the sea.

Glücksburg Castle
Glücksburg Castle A fairytale water castle nestled by the sea.
Husum old town Charming old quarter with narrow streets and North Sea ambiance.

Husum old town
Husum old town Charming old quarter with narrow streets and North Sea ambiance.
Bungsberg Schleswig-Holstein's highest elevation point, offering panoramic views.

Bungsberg
Bungsberg Schleswig-Holstein's highest elevation point, offering panoramic views.
Eutin Castle An elegant castle with ornate gardens set in a small historic city.

Eutin Castle
Eutin Castle An elegant castle with ornate gardens set in a small historic city.
Gut Panker An historic estate with art galleries and local culinary delights.

Gut Panker
Gut Panker An historic estate with art galleries and local culinary delights.
Fehmarnsund Bridge Iconic bridge connecting the island of Fehmarn with the mainland.

Fehmarnsund Bridge
Fehmarnsund Bridge Iconic bridge connecting the island of Fehmarn with the mainland.
Kloster Cismar Former monastery with impressive architecture and art exhibitions.

Kloster Cismar
Kloster Cismar Former monastery with impressive architecture and art exhibitions.
Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park Stunning natural area perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and relaxation.

Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park
Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park Stunning natural area perfect for hiking, birdwatching, and relaxation.
Ratzeburger Dom A magnificent cathedral isle amidst four lakes offers spiritual serenity.

Ratzeburger Dom
Ratzeburger Dom A magnificent cathedral isle amidst four lakes offers spiritual serenity.
Plön Castle Historically significant castle with breathtaking vistas of Plön Lake.

Plön Castle
Plön Castle Historically significant castle with breathtaking vistas of Plön Lake.
Pelzerhaken Beach A hidden seaside getaway known for its fine sand and clear water.

Pelzerhaken Beach
Pelzerhaken Beach A hidden seaside getaway known for its fine sand and clear water.
Hedeby Viking Museum A fascinating archeological museum showcasing Viking heritage.

Hedeby Viking Museum
Hedeby Viking Museum A fascinating archeological museum showcasing Viking heritage.
Gut Ludwigsburg Historic estate with elaborate gardens and cultural events.

Gut Ludwigsburg
Gut Ludwigsburg Historic estate with elaborate gardens and cultural events.
Schloss Gottorf An impressive Renaissance castle housing cultural museums.

Schloss Gottorf
Schloss Gottorf An impressive Renaissance castle housing cultural museums.
Multimar Wattforum An interactive exhibition providing an insight into the Wadden Sea World Heritage.

Multimar Wattforum
Multimar Wattforum An interactive exhibition providing an insight into the Wadden Sea World Heritage.
Puls Windmill An iconic windmill that is a symbol of the town's historical milling industry.

Puls Windmill
Puls Windmill An iconic windmill that is a symbol of the town's historical milling industry.
Museumshafen Büsum An open-air museum where historical ships are anchored.

Museumshafen Büsum
Museumshafen Büsum An open-air museum where historical ships are anchored.
Klosterinsel Bordesholm A former monastery island rich with history amidst beautiful lakes.

Klosterinsel Bordesholm
Klosterinsel Bordesholm A former monastery island rich with history amidst beautiful lakes.
Maasholm Fishing Village An idyllic village on the Schlei estuary known for its traditional fishing practices.

Maasholm Fishing Village
Maasholm Fishing Village An idyllic village on the Schlei estuary known for its traditional fishing practices.
Oldenburger Wallmuseum A museum dedicated to the history of Oldenburg and the impressive Slavic castle wall.

Oldenburger Wallmuseum
Oldenburger Wallmuseum A museum dedicated to the history of Oldenburg and the impressive Slavic castle wall.
Historic Old Town of Rendsburg Wander through this charming old town with its preserved historical buildings and maritime atmosphere.

Historic Old Town of Rendsburg
Historic Old Town of Rendsburg Wander through this charming old town with its preserved historical buildings and maritime atmosphere.
Kaltenhofer Moor A serene moorland serving as an important habitat for rare birds and plants.

Kaltenhofer Moor
Kaltenhofer Moor A serene moorland serving as an important habitat for rare birds and plants.
Tierpark Gettorf A family-friendly zoo with a variety of native and exotic animals nestled in lush green surroundings.

Tierpark Gettorf
Tierpark Gettorf A family-friendly zoo with a variety of native and exotic animals nestled in lush green surroundings.
Arche Warder Europe’s largest center for rare and endangered domesticated animals.

Arche Warder
Arche Warder Europe’s largest center for rare and endangered domesticated animals.
Lighthouse Westerhever Iconic lighthouse surrounded by salt marshes, known from numerous photographs.

Lighthouse Westerhever
Lighthouse Westerhever Iconic lighthouse surrounded by salt marshes, known from numerous photographs.
Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (Kiel Canal) Experience boat watching at one of the world's busiest man-made waterways.

Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (Kiel Canal)
Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (Kiel Canal) Experience boat watching at one of the world's busiest man-made waterways.
Schifferkirche zu Arnis A unique 'sailor's church' rooted in the maritime traditions of the small town of Arnis.

Schifferkirche zu Arnis
Schifferkirche zu Arnis A unique 'sailor's church' rooted in the maritime traditions of the small town of Arnis.
Kloster Nütschau A tranquil retreat and spiritual center housed in a historic brick monastery.

Kloster Nütschau
Kloster Nütschau A tranquil retreat and spiritual center housed in a historic brick monastery.
Sylt Aquarium Discover the underwater world of the North Sea and more in this captivating aquarium.

Sylt Aquarium
Sylt Aquarium Discover the underwater world of the North Sea and more in this captivating aquarium.
Gut Emkendorf An impressive country estate with a rich history and beautiful parklands.

Gut Emkendorf
Gut Emkendorf An impressive country estate with a rich history and beautiful parklands.
Nature Reserve Geltinger Birk A coastal habitat reserve, home to wild horses and diverse bird species.

Nature Reserve Geltinger Birk
Nature Reserve Geltinger Birk A coastal habitat reserve, home to wild horses and diverse bird species.
Rosenfelder Strand A serene beach destination featuring unique dune landscapes.

Rosenfelder Strand
Rosenfelder Strand A serene beach destination featuring unique dune landscapes.
Amrum Lighthouse Historic lighthouse on the island of Amrum providing panoramic views.

Amrum Lighthouse
Amrum Lighthouse Historic lighthouse on the island of Amrum providing panoramic views.
Eekholt Wildlife Park A nature reserve featuring native wildlife and outdoor activities.

Eekholt Wildlife Park
Eekholt Wildlife Park A nature reserve featuring native wildlife and outdoor activities.
U-995 Submarine at Laboe Naval Memorial Historic submarine turned museum, docked at the shore.

U-995 Submarine at Laboe Naval Memorial
U-995 Submarine at Laboe Naval Memorial Historic submarine turned museum, docked at the shore.
Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg Reconstructed medieval hilltop fort with panoramic countryside views.

Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg
Turmhügelburg Lütjenburg Reconstructed medieval hilltop fort with panoramic countryside views.