The best cycling routes in Schleswig-Flensburg

Danewerk, former fortification from the Slavic and Viking era.

Nice pedestrian zone.

The Flensburg pedestrian zone invites you to stroll and has an international flair.

All sorts of interesting facts about the history of the city of Schleswig

The path along Schwansener See to and from Damp is currently impassable! Full closure!

Located directly on the water, you'll enjoy a magnificent view of the Flensburg Fjord and can watch sailboats, some of which depart from the nearby base of the German Offshore Sports Association HANSA (DHH). The waterfront promenade invites you to take a leisurely picnic break or visit a café before continuing on toward Glücksburg or Flensburg city center. A visit to the DHH's long-established yacht schools, where sailors from all over the world have been trained for almost 100 years, is particularly worthwhile.

The Flensburg Fjord (Danish: Flensborg Fjord) is an approximately 40 to 50-kilometer-long inlet of the western Baltic Sea and forms the border between Germany (Schleswig-Holstein) and Denmark along its northern and southern sides. Geologically, it was formed by the indentation of a glacial tongue in the inland ice during the Weichselian glaciation. It is classified as a fjord rather than a fjord because its flanks are relatively low. The fjord is divided into two sections: the inner fjord toward Flensburg and the outer fjord, separated by the Holnis peninsula. At its western end, in Flensburg, it flows inland—the westernmost point of the Baltic Sea also lies along this line. Today, the region is an important sporting area, especially for sailors, and hosts major regattas such as the Flensburg Fjord Regatta and the Rum Regatta. Fjord Week, with events for classic yachts, is also part of the regular schedule. The Flensburg Fjord is also attractive for its landscape and tourism. It offers charming shorelines with beaches, steep coastlines, and moraine cliffs, nestled among gentle sandy areas. Nature and culture lovers will find a wealth of destinations along both shores: Flensburg with its historic old town and museum harbor, Glücksburg Castle, the Holnis peninsula with its protected salt marshes and lighthouses, as well as the Geltinger Birk nature reserve and the towns along the northern shore with the Gendarmenpfad (Gendarmen Trail) – a former border path along the Danish border. For centuries, the fjord has been shaped by passenger and freight traffic – historic steamers connected Flensburg with towns on both sides. Today, leisure boating, excursion boats, traditional yachts and marine activities dominate in Mürwik.

The Glücksburg Fjord Promenade runs along the Sandwig spa beach to the southern marina and offers a direct view across the Flensburg Fjord to the Danish coast. It is designed as a wide, barrier-free waterfront promenade and connects the beach area with restaurants, seating areas, and beach chairs. The promenade is used by both pedestrians and cyclists and is part of several regional cycling and hiking trails. Historically, this section of the fjord was a central part of the seaside resort as early as the 19th century. Today's promenade incorporates modern design elements while retaining the traditional character of the town. A striking feature is the Sandwig pier, built in 1902, later renovated, and now used as a mooring for excursion boats. The promenade is accessible year-round and serves both as a recreational area and as a connecting route for tourism and local leisure traffic.