Hotels in Schleswig

The Schleswig region encompasses the northernmost part of Germany’s Baltic coast. It stretches from Flensburg to the Kiel Fjord. It also includes part of Germany’s North Sea coast and is therefore, like the whole of Schleswig-Holstein, a “land between two seas.” The northern part of Schleswig lies within sight of the southern Danish islands, known as the Danish South Sea.

The historic Duchy of Schleswig has long served as a bridge between Denmark and Germany. The part of Schleswig that is now German is South Schleswig proper, while North Schleswig belongs to Denmark. On both sides of the border, some of the population is bilingual, and many places have both German and Danish names.

The Baltic coast of Schleswig (i.e. South Schleswig) extends from the Flensburg Fjord in the north to the Eider River and the Kiel Canal in the south. With their natural beauty and watersports facilities, Flensburg Fjord, the Schlei, Eckernförde Bay and Kiel Fjord are the tourist hallmarks of this part of the Baltic coast. They also mark the boundaries between the Angeln, Schwansen and Danish Wohld regions. Apart from these inlets, the outer coastline is relatively straight. The principal town was the city of Schleswig, which shares its name with the region; today, the largest city is Flensburg. The remains of the former Viking settlement of Haithabu near the city of Schleswig still testify to the high level of European culture at the time.

The Baltic coast of Schleswig offers attractive locations for hotels, which are concentrated mainly in the towns and cities. Anyone booking a hotel stay in Schleswig has chosen one of the most interesting holiday regions on Germany’s Baltic coast, with its blend of tradition and modernity. There are some truly unique sights here, such as the herring weirs at Kappeln on the Schlei. Hotels have adapted to this demand and, particularly in smaller establishments, offer a distinctive, family-oriented welcome.