Two countries, to coast-lines, two cultures. For about 400 years Flensburg lived under the Danish Crown. In the past German and Danish culture competed with each other. Today they mingle; everything is happening simultaniousley in German and Danish. It's a mixed double of cultures.
Resembling a giant amphitheatre, rows of houses stand in echelon on the slopes above the harbour, the heart of Flensburg city. Follow the ancient trail of former captains, enjoy the scent of adventure, salt and tar. Flensburg is a centre for old schooners, emperial yachts and old steamers. Take a sailing trip on the Fjord ? it is an unforgettable experience. Situated at the pier, the Schiffahrtsmuseum -National Maritime Museum-, containing Germany?s only Rum-Museum, tells its stories of seafarers and Westindian Rum.
Romantic ancient captains? and traders? backyards, poetic facades, old market places, corners and niches, bubbling fountains, cosy cafs and interesting galleries all invite you to tarry. And don?t forget: Flensburg is THE shopping city between Hamburg and Copenhagen. Glass-roofed shopping arcades and big time showcases alternate with quaint tattoo shops, small specialties-, art-, design- and antique stores. Discover the secrets of snug romantic alleys and backyards or take a shopping spree through malls and shopping centres!