Flensburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Flensburg
Flensburg
Flensburg
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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 centre 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 centre.

In Flensburg Harbour, 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 centre 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

Norderhofenden 6-9, Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein
The price is ₹8,965 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹8,965
₹10,311 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Flensburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Good service and nice staff
"Warm welcome and nice, we had 1 night and went back again."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Flensburg
Hotel am Fjord

Hotel am Fjord

Wilhelmstr. 1, Flensburg, SH
The price is ₹10,527 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹10,527
₹12,108 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Flensburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,436 reviews)
"Great location, clean, kind and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Hotel am Fjord
Hotel Hafen Flensburg

Hotel Hafen Flensburg

4 out of 5
Schiffbrücke 33, Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Flensburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and town. A little expensive in the restaurant but you get what you pay for! Can’t fault hotel in any way."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Hotel Hafen 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.
Hotel Flensburg Akademie

Hotel Flensburg Akademie

Jens-Due-Weg 1, Flensburg
Stay at this aparthotel in Flensburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Flensburg Harbor and Phänomenta Museum are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (493 reviews)
"Nice place for an overnight stay"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Hotel Flensburg Akademie
Limehome Flensburg Holm

Limehome Flensburg Holm

Holm 22, Flensburg
Stay at this apartment in Flensburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Flensburg Harbor and Museumsberg ...
9/10 Wonderful! (166 reviews)
"I really didn't like that they didn't have any utensils for cooking, it was very difficult to make food."

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2025

Limehome Flensburg Holm
Houseboat Leni, Flensburg

Houseboat Leni, Flensburg

Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein
Stay at this houseboat in Flensburg. Enjoy free parking and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Flensburg Harbor and Volkspark are located nearby.
Houseboat Leni, 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.

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