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Summer holidays in Schleswig-Holstein: The best tips for relaxation!
Discover the highlights of the summer holiday in Schleswig-Holstein 2025: festivals, canal museum and activities for the whole family.
Summer holidays in Schleswig-Holstein: The best tips for relaxation!
The summer holidays in Schleswig-Holstein are just around the corner and invite both holidaymakers and locals to enjoy the many leisure opportunities in this picturesque region. The west coast in particular offers a varied program that has something for every taste. Whether festivals, museums or films in the open air – the selection is huge. The NDR reports that this year Wacken Open Air Festival from July 30th to August 2nd will delight lovers of metal and rock. This is another highlight NDR Festival in Büsum on July 12th, which features music and entertainment.
A visit to Brunsbüttel not only offers a wonderful view of Lower Saxony, but also the opportunity Kiel Canal to marvel at. This impressive freshwater canal is 98 kilometers long and connects the North Sea at Brunsbüttel with the Baltic Sea in Holtenau, Kiel. It was built between 1887 and 1895 and has played an important role in international shipping ever since. Around 32,000 ships pass through this canal every year, transporting around 100 million tonnes of goods.
Museums and activities for the whole family
In Brunsbüttel, visitors can explore several exciting museums. The Canal Museum and the local history museum can both be visited free of charge and offer interesting insights into the history of canal construction and the professions associated with it. Besides, that's it Kohlosseum mentioned in Wesselburen, which is dedicated to cabbage cultivation and where you can get to know the traditional culture of this cultivation for a small entrance fee.
Film lovers will also get their money's worth: Im Open air cinema Film screenings will take place in Friedrichskoog on July 16th and 30th and August 13th and 27th. Admission here is free and the films start outdoors at 10 p.m., and on July 16th at 8 p.m.
Nature experiences and excursion destinations
In addition to these cultural offerings, there are also numerous opportunities for nature lovers in Schleswig-Holstein. For example, you can Hiking tours through the forests of the Duchy of Lauenburg or take a relaxing bike tour along the Kiel Canal. Popular activities also include pedal boating in Holstein Switzerland and canoe tours in the Schlei region.
The perfect accommodation is also provided. Schleswig-Holstein offers a variety of hotels, holiday homes and other cozy accommodations that have something to suit every budget. The possibilities are almost endless and it might be difficult to decide what you want to experience first - but that's exactly what the summer holidays are all about!
The camping season has already begun, and the popular sites on the coasts and inland are quickly booking up. So it's clear: If you want to spend wonderful days on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein, you'll be spoiled for choice!