This historic white castle, surrounded by water, is one of the most attractive in Germany. The Renaissance castle was built by the Danes from 1583-1587 (when Glücksburg still belonged to the Danish kingdom). Today the castle serves as a museum and concert hall and is also used for wedding ceremonies. The museum has a large collection of gobelins and original leather wall hangings and the tasteful array of furniture dates from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Conny's Orpheus theater is a small, private cabaret venue, which has managed to survive for years without any public funding. The versatile programme presented at the tiny stage here has certainly contributed to its success. The place only seats an audience of 68, which means that the visitors are pretty close to the action and the actors. An eclectic programme from jazz to cabaret and from musical plays to rap and tap-dance including the odd well-known artist is presented here. Tickets for the usual shows are only available for subscribers, while single tickets are sold for the special shows. In addition to the theater, the historic half-timbered corner building has the Porticus within its walls. The cosy and popular pub where you can enjoy various draught beers and non-alcoholic drinks in a pleasant atmosphere is also part of the business.
The construction of St.Mary's started in 1284, when the city of Flensburg was founded. The nave of the three-winged gothic church was extended to the east in the 15th century, and, after two years of construction, a Neo-Gothic steeple was added in 1880. Visitors can still see a 1589 sandstone sculpture of Our Lady on the new steeple. There are lovely mural paintings from the 15th century inside the church that visitors can admire when walking around the property. The altar dates back to 1598 and is considered to be the most valuable part of the church. The church is also considered to be one of the most important late Renaissance works of art in Schleswig-Holstein. Other impressive pieces are the carved wooden pulpit (1579), the bronze font (1591) by Michael Dibler and the beautiful epitaphs from the 16th century, some of which are by Jan van Enum. The modern stained glass windows were designed by Käte Lassen in 1948.
Opposite the naval museum at Schiffbrücke a floating rarity is to be found: the Alexandra has been declared a technological memorial, as it is Germany's last seaworthy steamer. It was built in 1908. With a little luck you can still watch the ship depart from the mooring today, blowing its horn and lots of steam through its large funnel. In summer, the Alexandra frequently goes on tours. The ship can be hired for festivities, and guided tours of the machines are possible with an appointment.
The massive gothic brick building on the banks of the eastern firth has got an impressive façade with a stepped gable at the waterfront. It is more than 200 metres long. There is a refectory with an arched ceiling in the middle building, and in addition to a panelled hall, the steeple and the bronze statue of a youth at the yard of honour are also worth our attention. When Hitler had committed suicide and Berlin was already taken by the end of World War II, Admiral Dömitz took up residence here on May 2nd 1945. On May 7th he declared Germany's capitulation from the Naval Academy. Today, civilians are also allowed to visit the exhibition on naval history here.
St. Petri Dom, also popularly known as Schleswiger Dom, is a magnificent cathedral in the heart of Schleswig that also serves as the city's main church. Until the 17th Century, it served as Bishop of Schleswig's cathedral. Considered to be an architectural landmark in the Schleswig-Holstein region, it is affiliated to the North Elbian Evangelical Lutheran church. Guided tours allow visitors to explore its spectacular design and history. One of the arresting features is the Blue Madonna painting dating back to the year 1669.
Toosbüystraße presents itself with quite a different architecture from the one at Flensburg's typical narrow residential lanes of the 18th century. It serves as a good example of a residential street around 1900. The street was named after mayor Toosbüy and begins where Große Straße and Norderstraße meet. It leads up to the Burgplatz (castle square) near the former Duburg. A close line of residential houses with several storeys date from the early days of the 20th century and art nouveau. They have beautiful facades with interesting details like little balconies and bay windows. There are shops on the ground floors of the tenants houses and many a half-timbered gable covers one or the other building. Much in contrast to the multi-facetted Toosbüystraße, a clear archtitectural structure can be found in the ensemble of brick houses inside the adjacent Burghof. The buildings here were put under a preservation order and renovated in the late 1980s.
Glücksburg's rose garden is situated behind the castle gardens of the water castle, an unusual sight in northern Germany. You can admire over 500 different kinds of roses on the 9000sq.m. grounds of the former castle nursery. Ingwer J. Jensen, founder of the rose garden, chose them all himself. Among them are many historic species, English roses and rambling roses. The garden was planned and created in 1990/91. The flower beds are not exclusively planted with roses of different hues, but harmonically completed with herbaceous perennials and bushes. The combination of colour and fragrance is a special experience. The Rosarium is a recommended sight for Glücksburg visitors and can nicely be combined with a visit to the castle.
Flensburg's old cemetery is located behind the Museum Hill and in the immediate neighbourhood of Christiansen-Park. Designed and created in 1810-1813, it is one of the oldest northern German communal cemeteries. There is a classic chapel at its northern end, which was built by architect Axel Bundsen, as was the graveyard itself. Little banks and secluded corners, as well as remarkable graves dating from the early 19th century and the war years of 1848-51 and 1864 are scattered across the park-like grounds of this quiet oasis above the Old Town. The cemetery is a nice place for a quiet walk or a break in the sunlight after a visit to the museums.
Conny's Orpheus theater is a small, private cabaret venue, which has managed to survive for years without any public funding. The versatile programme presented at the tiny stage here has certainly contributed to its success. The place only seats an audience of 68, which means that the visitors are pretty close to the action and the actors. An eclectic programme from jazz to cabaret and from musical plays to rap and tap-dance including the odd well-known artist is presented here. Tickets for the usual shows are only available for subscribers, while single tickets are sold for the special shows. In addition to the theater, the historic half-timbered corner building has the Porticus within its walls. The cosy and popular pub where you can enjoy various draught beers and non-alcoholic drinks in a pleasant atmosphere is also part of the business.
Klues Forest is a beautiful forest which houses lovely trees like oak, alder, spruce and so on. The place is popular amongst the locals and is used for recreational purposes. The forest has good facilities for the visitors including barbecue spaces, play areas for kids and a center that gives information about the forest and the vegetation here. It is a great place to spend some quality time with your loved ones.
Brautsee is a charming lake located in the Schleswig's northeastern region. The lake's name is derived from an old legend that goes about how a farmer opposed his daughter's forced matrimony. A fishing club is now found at the lake site. Its waters boast of a rich aquatic life including carp, eel, perch, pike and white bream apart from other white fish species. Fishing is thus a popular activity at this lake.