In Germany's northernmost state, between the Baltic and the North Sea, is Schleswig-Holstein where you will find not just salt water, sun, and wind but also an excellently signed network of cycle paths. At Schleswig-Holstein's North Sea coast, you can expect flat marshland, the Wadden Sea, the North Frisian islands, and a lot of lovely lighthouses. The diversity of the Baltic Coast provides you with a worthy program of contrasts. It beckons with cliffs, lively towns, wind and watermills, wonderful views over the Baltic, and the chance here and there to in for a dip. No matter which coast you go for, all cyclists will get their money's worth.
The local dishes of Schleswig-Holstein are influenced by the flavors of Lower Saxony, Denmark, and Frisia. The location here between two seas is why lovers of fish are richly supplied with their favorite dish. Carp, buttered plaice, Kiel sprats or the classic fish rolls - there's a huge selection to choose from. If you like your food to be more rustic, we can recommend Beer'n, Boh'n un Speck - pears, beans and bacon plus potatoes or seamen's cuisine - e.g. Labskaus. Last but not least: Friesengeist or Küstennebel?
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Cycling holidays in Schleswig-Holstein
Cycling Destinations in Schleswig-Holstein
Cycling holidays at the North Sea
“Moin, moin,” as they say here on the North Sea coast! The flat expanse of the north stretches before you on your cycling holiday in both East and North Frisia. Sun, sand, and shallows can be explored by bike from Emden or Husum.
Cycling holidays at the Baltic Sea in Schleswig-Holstein
In the Baltic Sea region of Schleswig-Holstein, you will experience a true dream holiday. Sun, beach, sea, and many adventures await you on this cycling holiday. The romantic bays, fine sandy beaches, idyllic fishing villages, and the surprisingly hilly hinterland give the region that certain something.
Cycling holidays along the Elbe
The popular Elbe Cycle Path has a particularly rich repertoire of scenic and cultural diversity in store for you. Great cities such as Dresden, Prague or Hamburg and impressive natural beauty will not let you get bored.
Cycling holidays around Hamburg
The Hanseatic city of Hamburg is not only the gateway to the world, but also the perfect place to take a relaxing and eventful cycling trip to the North Sea or Baltic Sea, to the North Frisian Islands or to Berlin.
Cycling holidays in North Frisia
Take a deep breath, switch off, and enjoy – cycle the coasts and islands of North Frisia in a relaxed way. Whether on Sylt or Föhr, on the beach of St. Peter-Ording, or while picking crabs in Husum – our cycling tours in North Friesland promise a varied time on and with the bike!
Our classic tour takes you from Flensburg to Lübeck along the Schleswig-Holstein coast - the Baltic Coast cycle path. The Baltic Sea is almost always on one side, you start your tour at the border to Denmark, in the Fjord town of Flensburg. On your route, you will be able to admire the traditional sailing ships in Eckernförder harbor right up close! You'll cross Kiel Firth and on your trip to Neustadt (Holstein), you will stroll along the almost 400-metre-long pier in Grömitz. In Lübeck's Bay, the fine sandy beaches at Travemünde and Timmendorfer Strand await you! Once you've arrived in Lübeck, it's time to hit the old town and visit the Holsten Gate and St. Mary's Church. There's a lot to discover and see.
If you haven't had enough of the queen of the Hanse yet, we recommend going on a tour starting in Lübeck and taking in the hinterland of the Baltic Coast, to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and then back to Lübeck. Take a break on your route, for example in the town of Mölln - home to Till Eulenspiegel - or in Ratzeburg, which is partly situated on an island.
Holstein's Switzerland, between Kiel, Lübeck, and the Baltic enables you to get to know not only the Baltic coast but also the charming hinterland of Schleswig-Holstein. The circular tour from Lübeck takes you through the gently hilly countryside of the nature park of Holstein's Switzerland with its many lakes and small towns. Visit Eutin, the Weimar of the North, and the Renaissance castle in Plön. It's worth it!
Historic sailing ships in Kiel harbour