Flensburg

Flensburg, the third-largest city in Schleswig-Holstein, has a population of around 85,000 and is shaped by its bicultural character like few other German cities. After a turbulent history, the Duchy of Schleswig passed from Denmark to Prussia in 1864. The cultures of both peoples continue to shape the city to this day, as reflected, for example, in its German and Danish theatres and symphony orchestras.
Flensburg specialised in importing rum from the Danish West Indies, giving rise to Germany’s one-of-a-kind Rum Museum. The city centre, with its extensively renovated old town—which, fortunately, escaped damage during the war—invites the whole family to stroll around, while a dedicated play area is especially for younger visitors. Flensburg sees itself as the shopping destination between Hamburg and Copenhagen.
Sailing or windsurfing in one of Europe’s most beautiful sailing areas is the mission of no fewer than 17 sailing clubs. The beaches and sailing harbours along the fjord’s 150 km of shoreline are not only destinations for thousands of visitors, but also starting points for many major regattas.
Situated in one of Europe’s oldest cultural regions, the city of Flensburg—with its more than 400-year Danish history—is a model of cultural understanding. Flensburg remains rooted in both cultures to this day.

Places of interest in Flensburg and Schleswig.