Schleswig Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Schleswig

One of the northernmost cities in Germany, Schleswig was part of the Duchy of Schleswig that was ruled by the Danish king until the 1864 German-Danish war in whichPrussiaandAustriadefeated Denmark, annexing Schleswig and Holstein. A dispute over the administration of those two territories would trigger the 1866 Prussian-Austrian war and in 1870/71 Prussia would lead the German states (sans Austria) into a war against France leading to the first unified German state under Prussian leadership.

Top Attractions in Schleswig

Explore the best things to see and do in Schleswig:

• ★Danevirke
• ★Gottorf Castle
• ★Hedeby
• ★Schleswig Cathedral

Where to Eat in Schleswig

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Happy Rancho
• 🍴Schleimöwe

Where to Stay in Schleswig

• 🏨Hotel Alter Kreisbahnhof

Schleswig Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: