Top Reasons to Go to Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast

Gothic architecture: The historic towns of Lübeck, Wismar, and Stralsund have some of the finest redbrick Gothic architecture in Northern Europe. A walk through medieval Lübeck, in particular, is like a trip into the proud past of the powerful Hanse league.

Sylt: Sylt is a windswept outpost in the rough North Sea. Throughout the year, Sylt is home to Germany's jet set, who come here for the tranquillity, the white beaches, the gourmet dining, and the superb hotels.

Schwerin: Nestled in a romantic landscape of lakes, rivers, forests, and marshland, the Mecklenburg state capital and its grand water palace make a great place to relax.

Rügen: One of the most secluded islands of northern Europe, Rügen is a dreamy Baltic oasis whose endless beaches, soaring chalk cliffs, and quiet pace of life have charmed painters, writers, and artists for centuries.