Flensburg – The Gateway to Denmark
In the north of Schleswig-Holstein you can find the beautiful city of Flensburg.
Art and culture lovers must have visited this city once in their life.
A diverse range of theatres such as the Orpheus Theatre, the Low German Stage and the State Theatre, provide the right ambience for every culture lover.
Sights in Flensburg
The landmark of the city is the Nordertor, through whose gate you can directly reach the Phänomenta, a museum in which you can experience nature and science. Some very old and worth seeing sacral buildings from the -partly- 12th century can be visited in Flensburg.
These include St. John’s Church, St. Mary’s Church, and St. Nicholas’ and Holy Spirit Churches. The remains of a Franciscan monastery can also be found here. ine other sight is the Kompagnietor, which is one of the oldest buildings in the municipality.
Today the European Centre for Minority Issues has its headquarters here.
Leisure activities in Flensburg
Pure nature can be experienced in the Marienhölzung, the Klueser Wald or at the Rummelgang. On a hike or a walk through these green oases you can say goodbye to all the stress of everyday life.
The Flensburg Fjord is a true paradise for sailors. These invite you to explore the fjord not only on the water but also along the shore. Here you can also find one of the most important castles from the Renaissance – the moated castle Glücksburg.
Due to its direct proximity to Denmark, you can feel the Danish mentality and culture very strongly here. Trips to Odense in Denmark are best undertaken with a hire car. This allows to bring the 90 kilometers quickly behind him and to experience a relaxed trip.
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