Discover Northern Germany's treasures: from wind turbines to balcony stages!

Discover Northern Germany's treasures: from wind turbines to balcony stages!

North Germany is currently evident from its most beautiful side and invites locals and guests to discover the diverse events and natural beauties. With an abundance of activities for young and old, the region ensures unforgettable experiences.

The “Nordtour” is currently taking place, which is an invitation to explore northern Germany enchanting landscapes and cultural treasures. In addition to numerous events, the Dümmer See is also highlighted, Lower Saxony's second largest lake. Here you can not only sail and windsurfing, but also enjoy the fresh summer air when driving a pedal boot or stand-up paddling. Culinary visitors also get their money's worth: there are smoked fish, homemade ice cream and refreshing cocktails. If the weather does not play along, a sauna and a climbing hall are waiting to be visited. NDR reports that ...

cultural highlights

On July 2 and 3 July, the Altona Balcony Theater becomes a stage for the event "Hamburg turns open". Here are private theater performances and musical performances on the balconies. An absolute must for all art lovers!

The Störtebeker Festival on the open -air stage in Ralswiek, Rügen, curls with gripping stories around Klaus Störtebeker and Goedecke Michels. A bronze sculpture is reminiscent of the eventful history and the execution of the legendary pirate in 1401.

Another highlight for those interested in history is the bike tour along the former inner German border near Ratzeburg. Participants can listen to contemporary witnesses on about 20 kilometers and visit stations during German division. A stop at Café Grenzstein makes the exit particularly enjoyable.

family -friendly attractions

The LEGO® Discovery Center Hamburg opened its gates in the Westfield passage for younger visitors. The interactive world of experience comprises 3,000 square meters full of fun and creativity for LEGO® fans. Playing is twice as much joy here!

Also in the Botanical Garden of Hamburg comes up with the concert series "Music & Lyrik" in the greenhouse. These monthly events invite you to linger and enjoy.

There is a special initiative in the Rostock-Schlage animal shelter: Here children have the opportunity to read cats to get both the animals used to people and to promote their own reading skills. A great thing that does good several times!

sustainability in focus

In addition to all these activities, sustainability is also at the top of the agenda of northern Germany. This region between North and Baltic Sea is not only characterized by its warm hospitality and cultural offers, but also has a lot of ecological initiatives to offer. Schleswig-Holstein scores with some of the largest onshore wind farms in Europe and Hamburg as well as Bremen.

The holiday region of German coastal land attracts with its picturesque coastal places and historical cities. Under the roof of the Deutsche Kostenland e.V. , tourism in northern Germany has been successfully promoted for over 25 years, with Poland focusing on the current target market. Sustainable tourism is very important here and initiatives such as the “Green Vibes only” project are signing in the direction of environmental awareness.

So if you want to explore tours, cultural events and an extra portion of nature, you are exactly right in northern Germany. There is something to discover for everyone!