North Sea air and Baltic Sea beach

In the land between the seas, located north of the Elbe and south of Scandinavia, you can enjoy the Nordic freshness and nature and experience the vibrant culture. The sea or lakes are always nearby, along with beaches as far as the eye can see. Large and small cities with a rich history are spread throughout the country.

Day 1 | Arrival

Departure in the morning and drive towards Schleswig-Holstein. Check-in and dinner at the hotel in Groß Wittensee.

Day 2 | Schleswig, the Cathedral and the Holm

Your excursion to the Schlei takes you first to Kappeln. Here, there is time to explore the maritime flair and the beautiful old town individually. Afterwards, you will drive through the Schlei villages across the Angeln landscape and past the filming locations of the ZDF series "Der Landarzt" to Schleswig. There, you will find the St. Petri Cathedral, one of the oldest sacred buildings in Schleswig-Holstein, as well as a walk through the old town to the "Schleswiger Holm", the original settlement area of the fishermen.

Day 3 | Husum – Nordstrand

Today you will travel to the "Storm City" of Husum and discover the beautiful old town, the Storm House, and the castle in front of Husum (exterior visits) while enjoying the maritime flair at the Husum harbor. In the afternoon, you will continue north, over the dam built in 1936, to the Nordstrand peninsula. Once you reach the west coast, you can take a walk along the dike in the fresh North Sea air and afterwards enjoy coffee in a café with a beautiful view of the North Sea.

Day 4 | Flensburg and Glücksburg

Through the picturesque landscape of the Hüttener Berge Nature Park, you will travel to the Danish border at Kruså and over Rinkenæs to the "Danish Riviera". From here, enjoy the view over the Flensburg Fjord to Glücksburg. Afterwards, you will reach Flensburg. Scandinavian flair, quaint alleys, the small idyllic harbor, and the surrounding beach oases will surely enchant you. In the afternoon, you will take a boat trip over the Flensburg Fjord to Glücksburg. The return trip to the hotel will pass by the water castle Glücksburg.

Day 5 | Kiel – Holstein Switzerland

Drive to the state capital Kiel. During a small city tour, you will get to know the most important sights of the harbor city. Afterwards, you will drive along the Kiel Fjord to Laboe. Continue over Plön into the heart of Holstein Switzerland. During a 5-lake boat trip, you will experience the diversity of the region from a completely different perspective. Upon arrival in Bad Malente-Gremsmühlen, you will continue by bus to Eutin, where there will be time for a small lunch break. The return trip to the hotel will take you along the beautiful and extensive estate of Gut Panker and the Selenter See.

Day 6 | North-East Sea Canal

You will drive through the Geest to the North-East Sea Canal and experience the most trafficked artificial waterway in the world on a road that runs directly along the canal. You will take a break under the railway viaduct in Rendsburg to admire this impressive structure. Afterwards, you will pass through the center of Rendsburg and the eastern hilly landscape back to Groß Wittensee. The remaining time until dinner is at your disposal.

Day 7 | Return Journey

With many beautiful impressions, you will begin your journey home.

• Travel by modern coach
• 6x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 3-star superior Hotel Wittensee
  Schützenhof in Groß Wittensee
• 5x dinner 3-course menu
• 1x Holsteiner buffet
• 1x dance evening at the hotel
• Full-day tour guide for the excursion "Schleswig, the Cathedral and the Holm"
• Full-day tour guide for the excursion
  "Husum – Nordstrand"
• Full-day tour guide for the excursion "Flensburg and Glücksburg"
• Boat trip over the Flensburg Fjord
• Full-day tour guide for the excursion
  "Kiel – Holstein Switzerland"
• 5-lake boat trip to Bad Malente Gremsmühlen
• Half-day tour guide for the excursion
  "North Sea-Baltic Sea Canal"
• BOHR travel accompaniment

The hotel consists of three buildings and is located on the 1,034-hectare Wittensee, in the midst of the Hüttener Berge Nature Park. For over 125 years, the property has been family-owned. You will stay in generously sized rooms equipped with a shower, toilet, hairdryer, safe, TV, telephone, and free Wi-Fi. In the evenings, you will be pampered in the cozy guest room and the bright spaces of the winter garden with Holstein delicacies, fish specialties, and a variety of dishes from the regional cuisine.