Flensburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Flensburg
Explore the harbor, historic ships, museums, old town and maritime history of this famous one-time rum-trading port.

Visit Flensburg to discover an architecturally impressive old town and museums celebrating Germany’s maritime history. Sail on a historic ship and relax on pretty beaches or sample locally brewed beer and rum at the town’s animated bars.

Flensburg is at the mouth of Flensburg Firth, on northern Germany’s Baltic Sea coast. Occupied by the Danes for over 400 years, the town was one of Denmark’s most important Baltic region trading ports by the 1500s. During the 18th century it became a center for rum trading with the Caribbean and Mediterranean, thus earning its Rumstasdt (Rum City) nickname.

Stroll around the atmospheric Old Town. Notice Danish-built merchant houses and half-timbered buildings, many now serving as antique stores, boutiques and galleries. On Rote Strasse, visit courtyard cafés and Kaufmannshöfe, traditional warehouses and merchant quarters. Admire notable landmarks, such as Marienkirche and Nikolaikirche.

See collections of period furniture and works by Hans Christiansen, among other painters, at Museumsberg Flensburg. Have fun with interactive exhibits at the Phänomenta science center.

In Flensburg Harbor, fishing boats, tall ships and yachts bob in the blue water of Flensburg Firth. Here, the Flensburg Maritime Museum and Shipyard Museum celebrate the town’s maritime heritage and rum trade. Step aboard the Dampfer Alexandra steamship and enjoy a cruise along the firth.

In summer, travel to nearby beaches via public buses, rented car or bicycle. A short drive from the town center are Holnis Beach and Solitüde Beach. Alternatively, take a guided tour of the resplendent Glücksburg Castle.

Enjoy a night out at the bars on Rote Strasse to drink rum or sample rum cakes and ice cream. Visit Flensburg Brauerei, a brewery that produces the well-known Flensburg Pilsener.

Located close to the German-Danish border, Flensburg has regular train connections to Hamburg and Kolding, Denmark. Flensburg’s location makes it a good base for interesting daytrips. Visit the oceanfront village of Wassersleben. From here, cross a footbridge into Denmark.

Ramada by Wyndham Flensburg
Ramada by Wyndham Flensburg
3 out of 5
Norderhofenden 6-9, Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein
The price is NZ$144 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$144
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Flensburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Flensburg Harbor and Kaufmannshöfe ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"delay in services even after asking multiple times"

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2023

Ramada by Wyndham Flensburg
Hotel am Fjord
Hotel am Fjord
Wilhelmstr. 1, Flensburg, SH
The price is NZ$177 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$177
per night
15 May - 16 May
Stay at this hotel in Flensburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,284 reviews)
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Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2024

Hotel am Fjord
Hotel Alte Post Flensburg
Hotel Alte Post Flensburg
Rathausstraße 2, Flensburg
The price is NZ$276 per night from 15 May to 16 May
NZ$276
per night
15 May - 16 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Flensburg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Popular attractions Flensburg Harbor and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Mostly very good
"I like the location. Everything is in walking distance. The shower is excellent even for Europe. No A/C can be a problem. Breakfast is very good. Rooms are small. No fridge."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2023

Hotel Alte Post Flensburg
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Limehome Flensburg Holm
Limehome Flensburg Holm
Holm 22, Flensburg
Stay at this apartment in Flensburg. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Flensburg Harbor and Museumsberg ...
9/10 Wonderful! (99 reviews)
"Releasing access codes les than 30 mins before check in time. When travelling not everyone has easy access to WiFi or a charged phone."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Limehome Flensburg Holm
Hotel Flensburg Akademie
Hotel Flensburg Akademie
Jens-Due-Weg 1, Flensburg
Stay at this aparthotel in Flensburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Flensburg Harbor and Phänomenta Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (432 reviews)
"No soft furniture in the room at all! My body had a very long and restless night!!"

Reviewed on 31 Aug. 2019

Hotel Flensburg Akademie
 Bright and modern apartment with great views of the fjord, incl. parking spot
Bright and modern apartment with great views of the fjord, incl. parking spot
Flensburg
Stay at this apartment in Flensburg. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Flensburg Harbor and Phänomenta ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Ferienwohnung empfehlenswert
"1. Very good location 2. very clean 3. nice view 4. to recommend"

Reviewed on 9 Sep. 2019

Bright and modern apartment with great views of the fjord, incl. parking spot
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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