Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast Travel Guide

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Germany's true north is a quiet and peaceful region that belies its past status as one of the most powerful trading centers in Europe. The salty air and lush, green landscape of marshlands, endless beaches, fishing villages, and lakes are the main pleasures here, not sightseeing. On foggy November evenings, or during the hard winter storms that sometimes strand islanders from the mainland, you can well imagine the fairy tales spun by the Vikings who lived here.

Hotels

Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast Hotels

In northern Germany you'll find both small Hotelpensionen and fully equipped large hotels; along the eastern Baltic Coast, some hotels are renovated high-rises...read more

Restaurants

Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast Restaurants

Don't count on eating a meal at odd hours or after 10 pm in this largely rural area. Many restaurants serve hot meals only between 11:30 am and 2 pm, and...read more

Things To Do

Things To Do in Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

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Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go

    Gothic architecture: The historic towns of Lübeck, Wismar, and Stralsund have some of the finest redbrick Gothic architecture in northern... Read more

  • Baltic Coast Beaches

    Although Germany may not be the first place on your list of beach destinations, a shore vacation on the Baltic never disappoints. The coast here... Read more

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