Eine Frau hält eine wehende Picknickdecke in der Hand, im Vordergrund steht ein Mann mit einer Thermosflasche unter dem Arm. Die beiden Personen befinden sich an einem steinigen Strand in Schleswig-Holstein.

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.

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Inspiration for your vacation planning

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.

Strandkörbe stehen verteilt am Strand an der Ostsee in Schleswig-Holstein. Im Hintergrund geht die Sonne unter und der Himmel ist rosa gefärbt.
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Experience pure summer feelings in Schleswig-Holstein!

Current events for your vacation

Luftaufnahme eines großen Sees im Herzogtum Lauenburg, umgeben von dichtem, grünem Wald und einer kleinen Stadt mit roten Ziegeldächern.
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Hiking, cycling and relaxing: Discover the lakes and nature parks on your vacation!