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Things to see in Schleswig (Germany): 20 places and when to go
Schleswig is a town in Germany, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Wildlife (5), History (4). The best known are Danevirke, Gottorf Castle and Schleswig Cathedral. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 54.5137, 9.5692
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · Wildlife (5) · History (4) · Nature (4) · With kids (4) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 102 km as the crow flies
What to see in Schleswig
The places in and around Schleswig, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- DanevirkeSystem of Danish fortifications in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany7.9 km
- Gottorf CastleChâteau in Schleswig, Germany1.8 km
- Schleswig CathedralCathedral2 m
- Globe of GottorfPlanetarium built in the 1650s1.9 km
- Viking Museum HaithabuMuseum in Schleswig, Germany2.5 km
- Den Danske KirkeChurch building in Eckernförde, Germany17 km
- Esprehmer MoorNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany5.8 km
- Missunde PassagegraveArchaeological site9.8 km
- Taarstedt churchChurch building in Taarstedt, Germany10 km
- St. LaurentiuskircheChurch building in Kosel, Germany12 km
- St. Wilhadi ChurchA church in the district of Schleswig-Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein13 km
- Tolk-SchauWith kids7.9 km
- Bültsee und UmgebungNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany12 km
- Hedeby-DanevirkNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany6.4 km
- Reesholm / SchleiNature reserve in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany4.6 km
- Geestlandbad KroppWith kids10 km
- MeerwasserwellenbadWith kids18 km
- PilgrimsrutenHiking7.1 km
- Rasse- und Ziergeflügelpark KathyWith kids · Wildlife17 km
- Stapelholmer WegHiking12 km
When to go to Schleswig
The best time to visit Schleswig is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:35
- FebPossible9:25
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:48
- MayBest time15:48
- JunBest time16:57
- JulBest time16:28
- AugBest time14:41
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:10
- NovPossible8:07
- DecBest time7:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Schleswig
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 102 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Rendsburg17 places25 km
- Flensburg62 places31 km
- Kappeln14 places34 km
- Husum17 places34 km
- Kiel68 places42 km
- Hanerau-Hademarschen13 places45 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Schleswig?
The best known: Danevirke, Gottorf Castle, Schleswig Cathedral, Globe of Gottorf, Viking Museum Haithabu. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Schleswig?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02.
How do you get to Schleswig?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 102 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Schleswig as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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