Castles, manor houses and churches
Whether it’s a moated castle or a mansion – the majestic residences and estates are rich in historical treasures and artworks. Magnificent rooms with elegant curtains reveal the lives of counts, dukes and barons. Here you can find out more about the “fashions and trends” of earlier times.
In the footsteps of nobility
Breathe in the refined air in the magnificent buildings – on a tour of the castle, on a coach ride or at a classical concert. Even to “sleep like a king” doesn’t have to be a distant dream. Some of the country estates and farms offer holiday apartments and guest rooms. The surrounding countryside and baroque gardens tempt you to take walks and relax.
Monuments to silence and spirituality
From Flensburg to Lauenburg, from Husum to Fehmarn - all over Schleswig-Holstein, our places of worship invite you to discover cultural treasures or find some peace and quiet. As places of contemplation and cultural history, monasteries, cathedrals and churches are an important port of call for pilgrims and holidaymakers. Their architecture tells the stories of bygone eras; their furnishings bear witness to the deep faith, but also to the wealth of the citizens.
You may also experience your own personal moment of happiness right here: at a concert rehearsal that you happen to witness during a tour. Or on a night tour, where you discover unknown rooms.
The famous seven towers of the five main Gothic churches characterize the cityscape of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. One of them is St. Mary's Church in Lübeck. It is one of the most important churches in northern Europe and an integral part of Lübeck's city history.
The Remonstrantenkirche Friedrichstadt, newly built in 1854, enchants visitors with its clear, bright simplicity and exceptional acoustics. Get to know the church better on a guided tour or during a church service.
The former Benedictine monastery is now a meeting place and cultural center: explore the monastery church with its famous altar, enjoy a coffee in the monastery café or be inspired by an art exhibition.
The three-nave Romanesque basilica on Ratzeburg Cathedral Island was donated by Henry the Lion. Today, the cathedral can be admired from the water.
The St. Annen Museum Quarter in Lübeck includes the St. Annen Art Gallery and the St. Annen Museum. Impressive: the medieval art collection is displayed in Gothic vaults in the historic monastery architecture from 1515.
Mölln was once considered the "little sister" of Lübeck. The furnishings of the Nicolai Church reflect this relationship with the Hanseatic city and the wealth of the Möllners.
Schleswig Cathedral is one of the most important architectural monuments in Schleswig-Holstein. Its architecture reflects architectural styles from the Romanesque period to the 19th century. The right ambience for pausing and for illuminated concerts.
In the middle of the World Heritage Site - on Koberg - lies the pilgrimage church of St. Jacobi. Worth seeing are the interior of the church, which remained intact during World War II, and the Pamir Memorial.
Pilgrimage in Schleswig-Holstein
Did you know that Schleswig-Holstein offers the ideal conditions for pilgrimages? Between the North Sea and Baltic Sea you will find beautiful natural and cultural landscapes. Here you can find peace and quiet and recharge your batteries.
Three pilgrimage routes lead from Scandinavia and the Baltic region through the state along old trade routes such as The "Ox Trail" (Ochsenweg) or the Old Salt Route (Alte Salzstraße): the Via Jutlandica, the Via Baltica and the Via Scandinavica.However, it is also possible to get away from the well-known pilgrimage routes: on Eiderstedt, the Oldenswort parish offers day and multi-day pilgrimage tours.
