Strand von Behrensdorf

Landscapes

Walk barefoot across the seabed and dream after the clouds on the sun-warmed beach.

Those who surrender to the rhythm of the tides in Schleswig-Holstein quickly leave everyday life far behind them. In Germany's northernmost federal state, holidaymakers have the choice between two coasts - only in Schleswig-Holstein.

The islands and Halligen in the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea of the North Sea slow you down, and in the nature parks and on the lakes in Schleswig-Holstein you can get away from it all.

Scenic highlights

Strand mit Wellen
© Beate Zoellner

From Amrum to Sylt, the North Sea islands invite you to experience the Wadden Sea up close. On Fehmarn, the only Baltic Sea island in Schleswig-Holstein, families and water sports fans can enjoy a relaxing vacation.

Wattwanderer bei Husum
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The Wadden Sea in Schleswig-Holstein makes a vacation on the North Sea unforgettable. Under the influence of the tides, one of the most fertile and unique natural landscapes in the world has developed over thousands of years: the Wadden Sea. It is one of the world's largest ecosystems and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Luftaufnahme der Schlei-Region
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Experience pure nature in Schleswig-Holstein's Wadden Sea. Hiking through narrow paths or wide hilly landscapes, cycling past lakes and through forests and picnicking along the way - six nature parks in Schleswig-Holstein invite you to take a discovery tour and time out in nature.