Things to Do in Schleswig-Holstein

There are 51 attractions in Schleswig-Holstein. Holstentor, iconic medieval city gate symbolizing lübeck's hanseatic history, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Holstentor
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Holstentor
Iconic medieval city gate symbolizing Lübeck's Hanseatic history
Monument
Viking Museum Haithabu
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Viking Museum Haithabu
Archaeological museum at Viking Haithabu settlement
Museum
Sylt
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Sylt
North Sea island in Germany with dunes and resorts
Island
Hedeby
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Hedeby
Archaeological Viking trading town near Schleswig
Archaeological Site
Föhr
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Föhr
North Sea island known for beaches and Frisian culture
Island
Amrum
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Amrum
Barrier island with sandy beaches and migrating birds
Island
Danevirke
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Danevirke
Ancient defensive earthworks marking Denmark-Germany border history
Archaeological Site
St. Mary's Church, Lübeck
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St. Mary's Church, Lübeck
Large Brick Gothic church dominating Lübeck's skyline
Church
Glücksburg Castle
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Glücksburg Castle
Renaissance waterfront castle near Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein
Castle
Lübeck Cathedral
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Lübeck Cathedral
Medieval brick Gothic cathedral in historic Lübeck
Religious Site
Halligen
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Halligen
Low-lying North Frisian islets periodically flooded by tides
Islands
Gottorf Castle
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Gottorf Castle
Historic Schleswig-Holstein castle housing regional museums
Castle
German submarine U-995
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German submarine U-995
World War II German U-boat preserved as museum
Museum
Großer Plöner See
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Großer Plöner See
Large Schleswig-Holstein lake featuring islands and boating
Lake
Rungholt
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Rungholt
Legendary medieval North Sea settlement lost to storm floods
Archaeological Site
Westerheversand Lighthouse
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Westerheversand Lighthouse
Iconic North Sea lighthouse on Schleswig-Holstein tidal flats
Tower
Düne
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Düne
Small North Sea island near the Frisian coast
Island
Laboe Naval Memorial
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Laboe Naval Memorial
Maritime memorial commemorating German naval casualties
Museum
Schleswig Cathedral
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Schleswig Cathedral
Brick Gothic cathedral and burial site of Danish bishops
Religious Site
Hallig Habel
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Hallig Habel
Small uninhabited Hallig island in the Wadden Sea
Island
Norderoog
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Norderoog
Small uninhabited North Sea island, important bird sanctuary
Island
Ratzeburger See
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Ratzeburger See
Glacial lake in Schleswig-Holstein with island cathedral
Lake
Schloss Ahrensburg
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Schloss Ahrensburg
Renaissance-era moated castle and regional museum in Ahrensburg
Castle
Selenter See
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Selenter See
Shallow Schleswig-Holstein lake used for fishing and recreation
Lake
Süderoog
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Süderoog
Small Hallig island in the Wadden Sea
Island
Südfall
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Südfall
Tidal island in Wadden Sea, bird sanctuary
Island
Eutin Castle
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Eutin Castle
Renaissance and Baroque castle in Eutin
Castle
Großer Eutiner See
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Großer Eutiner See
Scenic Schleswig-Holstein lake surrounded by forests and parks
Lake
Isted Lion
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Isted Lion
19th-century monument commemorating Schleswig conflicts
Monument
Kleiner Plöner See
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Kleiner Plöner See
Small scenic lake in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Lake
Trischen
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Trischen
Tidal barrier island and important bird sanctuary
Island
European Hansemuseum
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European Hansemuseum
Museum in Lübeck dedicated to Hanseatic League history
Museum
Kellersee
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Kellersee
Recreational lake in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Lake
Norderoogsand
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Norderoogsand
Tidal sandbank island in the North Sea
Island
Thorsberg moor
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Thorsberg moor
Bog archaeological site with Iron Age sacrificial finds
Archaeological Site
Blauort
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Blauort
Tidal sandbank in the North Sea off Schleswig-Holstein
Island
Pellworm
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Pellworm
North Frisian island in the Wadden Sea
Island
Tertius (sandbank)
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Tertius (sandbank)
Tidal sandbank in Schleswig-Holstein's Wadden Sea
Island
Uthörn
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Uthörn
Small uninhabited island near Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein
Island
Einfelder See
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Einfelder See
Lake in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany
Lake
Goossee
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Goossee
Lake and nature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein
Lake
Schwansener See
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Schwansener See
Shallow lake in Schleswig-Holstein, used for recreation
Lake
Sibbersdorfer See
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Sibbersdorfer See
Lake in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany
Lake
Süderoogsand
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Süderoogsand
Tidal sand island in the Wadden Sea
Island
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Wiedingharde
Rural district in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Area
Windebyer Noor
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Windebyer Noor
Brackish lagoon near Flensburg in Schleswig-Holstein
Lake
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Bökingharde
Former collective municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Area
Morsum-Kliff
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Morsum-Kliff
Coastal cliff with exposed geological strata on Sylt
Cliff
Rote Kliff
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Rote Kliff
Red sea cliff on Sylt island, Schleswig-Holstein
Cliff
Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
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Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
Medieval border complex with Viking-age Hedeby and Danevirke fortifications
Historical Site
Hanseatic City of Lübeck
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Hanseatic City of Lübeck
Medieval port city with Brick Gothic architecture
Historical Site