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Things to Do in Flensburg

From the rum museum to the historic harbour — discover Flensburg's top tourist attractions.

History & Culture

Flensburg Old Town: What to See in the Altstadt | VisitFlensburg

In 1284, Flensburg received its town charter. The streets that were laid out in those early decades — Große Straße running north-south,…

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Day trip

Glücksburg Castle: The White Renaissance Fortress on the Fjord

Glücksburg Castle is the easiest and most rewarding day trip from Flensburg — a perfectly preserved white Renaissance castle that rises from…

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Nature

Flensburg Firth: Walking, Sailing, and Crossing into Denmark

On Foot: The Förde-Steig Trail The 38-kilometre Förde-Steig long-distance trail runs the entire German shore from Flensburg to the Danish border at…

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Culture

Museumsberg: Schleswig-Holstein’s Hilltop Art Collection

The Museumsberg sits on a hill above the harbour, occupying two restored 19th-century merchant villas. It’s the most important regional museum in…

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Museum

Flensburg Rum Museum: Three Centuries of Sugar and Sea

For nearly 200 years, Flensburg was the rum capital of Northern Europe. The Rum Museum on Rote Straße tells that story across…

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Old Town

Nordertor: Flensburg’s 16th-Century Brick Gate

The Nordertor is the symbol of Flensburg. Built around 1595 as the northern entrance to the fortified city, it’s one of just…

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Harbour

Flensburg Harbour: The Historic Hafen

The Flensburg Harbour, or Hafen, is where the city begins and where every visit should begin, too. Stretching along the Schiffbrücke promenade,…

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