Schleswig-Holstein Region Travel Guide

This is a city associated with the author Thomas Mann - visit his and his brother's place called Buddenbrooks here, now a sort of museum, where you see manuscripts and other paraphernalia linked to him...and perhaps pick up a bottle or so of local wine too...otherwise a lovely little city too with the typical charm of small northern German cities like Bremen...stroll around on its streets admiring the surrounds and taking in the clean crisp air...

A picturesque town which combines great shopping with a large and interesting harbour area. Go to the quayside to nwatch the jellyfish in the summer, I have never seen more anywhere. The red light district happens to be in one of the most historic streets so you have an excuse for a wander.

If you have kids, visit the extensive play area of wood constructed activities in Erlebniswald. If you are lucky, you might see a wild boar in the surrounding forests.