Welcome to Germany's True North
Welcome!
This is the official tourism-website of Germany’s True North.
High up in the north of Germany, on the border with Denmark, lies the self-proclaimed “most beautiful federal state in the world”: Schleswig-Holstein, hemmed in by the rough North Sea on one side and the gentler Baltic Sea on the other. The green land between the coasts is flat and fertile. The wind here is simply everywhere, sometimes just a little bit, a gentle breeze, sometimes a fresh gust and often a full-on storm. The wind ensures that it never gets too warm and is ideal for taking a deep breath and clearing your head.
Let yourself be inspired for a summer vacation in Schleswig-Holstein. Varied water sports, cozy sleeping beach chairs, seasonal specialties and untouched nature are just a selection of the attractions that await you here.
Schleswig-Holstein offers ideal conditions for a varied vacation on the water. Whether sailing, surfing, kiting, canoeing or stand-up paddling - everything is possible here in the true north.
Spend a unique night in a sleeping beach chair: dream under the stars right by the sea, listen to the sound of the sea and enjoy the sunrise - an unforgettable nature experience in Schleswig-Holstein.
Homemade cakes, regional specialties and rural charm: discover Schleswig-Holstein's farm cafés and inns - perfect places to enjoy your vacation.
Enjoy the real north whatever the weather! Discover exciting indoor activities with our bad weather tips and make your vacation in Schleswig-Holstein an unforgettable experience - even in rain and storms.
Camping in Schleswig-Holstein: whether tent, motorhome or houseboat - spend the night close to nature, enjoy freedom and discover special places between the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
Whether sunny beach days in summer, colorful autumn landscapes, atmospheric winter markets or the awakening of nature in spring - plan your vacation for the next season in Schleswig-Holstein.
June
In Schleswig-Holstein, people like to celebrate their beloved delicacies. In Glückstadt, a special festival is dedicated to matjes. The town on the Elbe celebrates the "Matjes Herring Weeks in Glückstadt (Glückstädter Matjeswochen)" for four days with the traditional matjes tasting.
June
Visit the jazz festival in Timmendorfer Strand on the Baltic Sea coast - a great variety awaits you: with over 20 concerts, nine open-air acts and a children's program, the event attracts many visitors and is getting bigger every year.
June
The large number of museums, galleries and studios in Holstein Switzerland often comes as a surprise to guests. One weekend a year, numerous studios and galleries in the region open their doors, where a red chair serves as a sign of recognition for guests.
June
It is the biggest sailing event in the world and, with around three million guests every year, the biggest summer festival in northern Europe. Whether on the water, on land or in the air - impressive sailing regattas, a colorful stage program, the Balloon Sail and much more await you!
June to September
Dream yourself back to the Wild West around 1870, to Winnetou and Old Shatterhand! Indian ambushes, banging colts, galloping horses, big explosions and thrilling duels await you in one of the most beautiful open-air theaters in Europe!
June to September
The Schleswig-Holstein Nature Conservation Foundation invites you to become a pleasure explorer in selected restaurants and at over 130 events! The program includes a wide range of events on the subject of nature and climate protection.
July
Every year in July, the national elite of yacht sailors and around one million visitors meet in Travemünde for ten days. Travemünde Week is a family celebration, festival and sailing event all in one.
July
The popular Plön town festival has been celebrated for many years in the town bay directly on the Großer Plöner See. Three days of live music by the water, competitions on the water, lots of hands-on activities for children and all kinds of gastronomic highlights.
July to August
Operas, operettas and open-air festivals are performed at the Eutin Festival in summer. Surrounded by the unique nature of inland Schleswig-Holstein, you can enjoy the performances even more intensely.
July to August
The established concert series takes place at numerous locations in inland Schleswig-Holstein over the course of a month and a half. The performances combine classical music with modern accents at historical venues.
July to August
Every year, thousands of heavy metal fans flock to the small village of Wacken in inland Schleswig-Holstein. The most famous bands in the scene perform here and their fans give their all for a weekend.
August
The Husum Harbour Days are an absolute highlight on the North Sea coast. The multi-day city event offers many cultural, maritime and culinary program items. With three live stages, a good atmosphere is guaranteed.
August to September
At this festival, a Nordic village is created on Schleswig's Königswiesen, directly on the beach of the Schlei. Experience a colorful grab bag with offers on land and on the water, unusual workshops, concerts and local gastronomy.
August to September
Late summer is the time of grape harvest and enjoyment. This is why the Eutin Wine Festival takes place every year. Culinary specialties and delicacies are offered in cosy wooden stalls and at individual stands and the atmosphere is accompanied by live music.
