'''Schleswig-Holstein''' is the northernmost state of Germany. It borders Denmark and has coasts on both the North and Baltic Seas.
Regions
North Frisian Islands
Cities
Lubeck
Kiel
Wedel
Oststeinbek
Plon
Neumunster
Flensburg
Itzehoe
Other destinations
Halstenbek
Melldorf - a town in the Ditmarschen. The Ditmarschen is a flat land of mostly reclaimed land, with spectacular skies and lots of 'Ferien Wohnung'. It is a place where many Germans holiday and is a great place for a slice of Germany as the Germans live it. What's interesting in terms of history is that the Ditmarschen has not has a historical aristocracy, being a land of, usually well-to-do farmers.
Understand
Talk
German. Most people understand English. Many people from Denmark visit the Flensburg region for shopping, therefore it is possible also to speak Danish there.
Get in
The nearest international airport is in Hamburg. There are many boat services from Scandinavia. From the Danish Jutland you can get to Schleswig-Holstein by car.
Get around
Meldorf Tourist Office Telefon: 04832/ 97 80-0
Fax: 04832/ 97 80-20
See
The old town of '''Lubeck'''
The North Sea coast
The Kiel canal
Do
Visit Ditmarschen and eat the fabulous seafood. Try Friedrichskoog for great fish restaurants.
Eat
Shrimp: in Büsum you can buy small boiled shrimp by the kilo. Spend a happy communal time peeling them and eat them on black bread, with a fried egg over the top. An excellent abend brot (dinner) or snack!
Drink
Stay safe
Get out
Hamburg
Denmark