Hansa Park is located in the Sierksdorf area of Germany, adjacent to the vast Baltic Sea. It is a seasonal amusement park that opened on May 15, 1977. This seaside experience park is truly unique, filled with adventurous rides as well as a variety of fun and educational...
The Holsten Gate is located in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, and is a famous city gate in Germany, serving as a landmark of Lübeck. This Gothic structure was originally a medieval fortification used for defensive purposes and is the only remaining remnant of a castle gate in Lübeck. The Holsten Gate was built in 1464...
Lübeck was the former capital and “Queen City” of the Hanseatic League, founded in the 12th century. As an important commercial hub in Northern Europe, it flourished until the 16th century. Today, it remains a center of maritime trade (especially with Nordic countries).…
The Wadden Sea area includes the Wadden Sea conservation zones in the Netherlands and the Wadden Sea nature parks in Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is a relatively flat, expansive temperate coastal wetland environment formed through complex interactions of physical and biological factors, resulting in numerous transitional habitats along with tidal channels, sandy flats, seagrass meadows, mussel beds...
The Hanseatic ancient city—Lübeck is situated on the Trave River, 14 kilometers from the Baltic Sea and just a half-hour drive from Hamburg. As the center of the Hanseatic League, it was once known as the “Queen of the Hanseatic League.” A gem of the 12th century, the city boasts over 1,000 historic buildings. In 1987, UNESCO recognized its achievements in the restoration and preservation of historical monuments, declaring it a “World Cultural Heritage” site, alongside China’s Great Wall and Athens’ Acropolis. The oval-shaped Old Town stretches over 1 kilometer, surrounded by water on all sides, offering picturesque scenery. The city is home to many red-tiled houses built by wealthy medieval citizens, showcasing a variety of architectural styles including Classical, Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo—each uniquely beautiful.
Frankfurt (Oder) on the Oder River is a town in the eastern part of Brandenburg, Germany, located on the western bank of the Oder River, with Poland lying just across the river to the east. It is home to the well-known European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). The town boasts numerous historical and cultural landmarks, including a Gothic town hall, a concert hall, the city’s tallest...
Pinneberg is a town in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, located 18 kilometers northwest of Hamburg and serving as the capital of the Pinneberg district. It was first mentioned in official documents in 1397 and received town privileges in 1875, making it a relatively young city. The most famous museum in Pinneberg…
Husum is located in Nordfriesland district, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on the coast of the North Sea, serving as the district’s capital. It is a uniquely charming seaside town. Unwind your mind, shop in comfort, and do as you please — this is Husum, an elegant harbor town that captivates and keeps visitors coming back for more. The port...
Kiel is located on the shores of Kiel Bay in the Baltic Sea and is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein. Since the 1860s, the city has been a major German naval base, serving as the center of Germany’s shipbuilding industry and the eastern terminus of the Kiel Canal.
The Lübeck Puppet Theatre Museum is located on a quiet street in the German city of Lübeck, near the Holstentor, and is a museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting international puppets. It is the best place to view puppets and learn about puppet culture. The museum covers an exhibition area of 600 square meters and houses a collection of puppets from three centuries...
St. Catherine's Church is located in Lübeck and is a Gothic church built of red brick. It was originally a Franciscan monastery and is named after St. Catherine. The church was constructed in the early 14th century and is part of Lübeck’s UNESCO World Heritage site. Since 1980, it has been used by the Lübeck Museum as a museum church and exhibition...
St. Mary's Church is located in the German city of Lübeck and was built between 1250 and 1350. For many years, it has been regarded as a symbol of the wealth and power of the capital of the Hanseatic League. As the third largest church in Germany and the tallest building in Lübeck, it surpasses Lübeck Cathedral in size and is considered the most magnificent religious building in Lübeck...
St. Anne's Museum is located in a church in the southeastern part of Lübeck. The building housing the museum was constructed between 1502 and 1515 in the late Gothic architectural style. Since 1915, it has served as St. Anne's Museum, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the largest collection of medieval sculptures and polyptychs in Germany...
The Goethe House, built in 1709, is located in the culturally rich German city of Weimar. It was a three-story, light yellow residence with 17 rooms gifted to him by the then Duke of Weimar. Goethe lived here for a full 50 years until his death in 1832. One year after Goethe’s grandson Walther bequeathed this Baroque...
Weimar is a renowned cultural city in Europe. Though small in size, it has a grand feel. Everything began with Duchess Anna Amalia, who attracted writers and thinkers to the region, thus making Weimar world-famous. The original 1570 residence known as the "Green Palace," located...
The Park on the Ilm River is located near Weimar’s old town, stretching along the Ilm River for about a kilometer, all the way to Belvedere Palace and Tiefurt Palace. Covering an area of 48 hectares, the park was built between 1778 and 1828. It is a park rich in Classical and Post-Classical, as well as Romantic style features, filled with poetic and picturesque scenes throughout.
Elmshorn is a city in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, located 32 kilometers north of Hamburg, and is the sixth-largest city in the state. It is a bustling small town that, while not as noisy or prosperous as other cities, remains highly favored due to its location within the Hamburg metropolitan area. Owing to its advantageous geographic position, El…
Heide is a city in the western part of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and the capital of Dithmarschen County. Its name means "health" in German. The exact year of its establishment is unknown, but it was the main village in the region by 1447 and developed into a town in the 19th century. It is now a popular tourist destination...
Flensburg is a district-free city in the northern part of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the third-largest city in the state, after Kiel and Lübeck, and also the northernmost district-free city in Germany. Kiel is located 86 kilometers southeast of Flensburg, while Odense in Denmark is about 90 kilometers northeast. Flensburg is well-known for its…
Wedel is a town in Pinneberg District, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, situated on the right bank of the Elbe River, just 17 kilometers west of Hamburg. The town was first mentioned in 1212 and is now an important industrial city in Schleswig-Holstein. The Wedel Theatre is an amateur theater...