Schleswig-Holstein

Location [[File:|250px|frameless]] Flag [[File:|108px|frameless]] Quick Facts Capital Kiel Government federal state within Germany Currency Euro (EUR, €) Area 15,763km² Population 2.82 M Language German; Frisian in some areas Internet TLD .de Time Zone UTC+1 (MEZ) Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost state of Germany. It borders Denmark and has coasts on both the North and Baltic Seas. Cities Lübeck Flensburg Halstenbek Itzehoe Kattendorf Kiel Meldorf - a town in the Ditmarschen. Neumünster Oststeinbek Plön Wedel Other destinations North Frisian Islands Holstein Switzerland Ditmarschen a flat land of mostly reclaimed land, with spectacular skies and lots of holiday apartments known (in singular) as Ferienwohnung or Fewo. It is a place where many Germans holiday and is a great place for a slice of Germany as the Germans live it. What's interesting in terms of history is that the Ditmarschen does not have a historical aristocracy, being a land of, usually well-to-do farmers. Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage site along the region's coast and including the North Frisian Islands Understand Talk German. Most people understand English. The northern part of the region contains Danish and North Frisian minorities, thus making it possible to use those languages in addition to German in many situations. The harbour of Puttgarden Get in The nearest international airport is in Hamburg. There are many boat services from Scandinavia. From the Danish Jutland you can get to Schleswig-Holstein by car. Get around The Kiel canal connecting the North Sea and the Baltic Sea The state has an extensive public transportation service, provided by different train and bus companies. See The old town of Lübeck The North Sea coast The Kiel canal Do Visit Ditmarschen and eat the fabulous seafood. Try Friedrichskoog for great fish restaurants. Eat Shrimp: in Büsum, you can buy small boiled shrimp by the kilo. Spend a happy communal time peeling them and eat them on black bread, with a fried egg over the top. An excellent abend brot (dinner) or snack! Drink Stay safe Get out Hamburg Denmark This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!