Flensburger Schifffahrtsmuseum

The Flensburger Schifffahrtsmuseum is a maritime museum in the northern German port city and presents exhibitions about ships, harbors, shipyards, and seafaring trade with authentic navigation instruments and equipment from different periods. The museum organizes its collection by themes such as merchant commerce, whaling expeditions, and West Indies voyages, making the various aspects of Flensburg's maritime history tangible.

The museum was established in 1979 and officially opened in 1984, housed in a former customs warehouse. This building itself dates from the period when Flensburg was a major trading and shipbuilding center, preserving the architectural memory of the city's maritime past.

The collections relate to merchant shipping and the trade routes that shaped Flensburg's economic growth. These holdings show how deeply the city depended on maritime commerce and what role seafaring played in people's daily lives.

The museum is located at Schiffbrücke and is accessible from Tuesday through Sunday, with guided tours available in several languages. Visitors should prepare for varying lighting conditions in the historic rooms and allow time to explore the interactive stations.

The seven permanent exhibitions include a specialized station for learning Morse code, offering visitors from around 12 years old a hands-on look at historical communication techniques. This workshop element stands apart from typical museum displays and enables a playful understanding of maritime communication.

Location: Flensburg

Inception: 1979

Official opening: 1984

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Schiffbrücke 39, 24939 Flensburg

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Monday off

Phone: +49461852970

Email: schifffahrtsmuseum@flensburg.de

Website: https://schifffahrtsmuseum-flensburg.de

GPS coordinates: 54.79310,9.43312

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05