Schleswig Holstein hotels

Germans hold Schleswig-Holstein dear to their hearts as a charming holiday destination. Just hold onto your hats because the other thing Schleswig-Holstein is famous for is the wind. The state is notoriously flat and, with the bracing North Sea on one side and the Baltic on the other, you’ll feel the breeze! The state is also well-known for its historic castles and Viking connections, but you may also know it for its famous breed of black and white cows – Holstein Friesians are known to be the world's highest-producing dairy animals.

The main language is German, but English is also spoken in many shops, restaurants and hotels. The further north you go, the more Danish you’ll hear, while parts of the region on the North Sea coast still speak Low German, a rare dialect. Wherever you go in the state, you’ll hear the friendly greeting moin (and sometimes even moin-moin). It’s a Low German word that actually means “nice”, but it can be used to say “hello” or “goodbye” in any situation, day or night.

Kiel is the state’s capital and its largest city. Situated on the shores of the Baltic Sea, it’s one of Germany's major maritime centres playing host to the annual Kiel Week, the biggest sailing event in the world. Schleswig-Holstein’s second largest city is Lubeck, followed by Flensburg which is just 7km from the Danish border.

If you love picturesque landscapes, then why not visit Saxony, the east German state with out-of-this-world scenery and fairy-tale palaces? Staying in Baden-Württemberg lets you explore the stunning Black Forest, or there’s Bavaria, with its medieval castles and mountainous backdrops. But wherever your travels take you, you’ll find all the home comforts you need to make the most of your visit at our Premier Inn hotels in Germany.

There are plenty of attractions to keep the little ones happy. These include the incredible Viking Museum Haithabu, the Hansa-Park theme park in Sierksdorf, and the German submarine U-995 museum. Plus, if you’re visiting Schleswig-Holstein in the winter, don’t miss out on seeing the Lübecker Weihnachtsmarkt!

The nearest international airport is in Hamburg, which is 70km away from Lubeck, or 97km from Kiel. Hamburg Airport is well-connected by train to many destinations in Schleswig-Holstein.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmarks considered to have cultural, scientific or historical significance, and Schleswig-Holstein has three of them. Its North Sea coastline (known as the Wadden Sea) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in June 2009 thanks to wildlife-packed mudflats, marshes and dunes. There’s also the Danevirke, a Middle Age fortress complete with moats and castles. Finally there’s the beautiful city of Lubeck itself, noted for the original 12th-century architecture in its Old Town.

Just a 20-minute train ride from Lubeck is the charming seaside resort of Travemünde. With 1.7km of white sand beach, this Baltic Sea beauty is split in two by the river Trave, and is so popular with tourists that it’s known as the St Tropez of Germany! Perfect in summer for a bit of beach volleyball, sunbathing and promenade-strolling, it’s also worth a visit in winter to browse the shops or to soak up the sea views. 

As you’d expect from a state with so much coastline, fish is always on the menu here. But Schleswig-Holstein is particularly famous for Kiel sprats - small, smoked fish from the herring family. And why not try a refreshing local beer? Countless small craft breweries have sprung up in the state, rejuvenating the local beer scene. But days out in Schleswig-Holstein wouldn’t be complete without tasting Lubeck marzipan. The city is also home to the Niederegger Marzipan Museum where you can see the original 1806 recipe.

Great value hotels in top locations, super-comfy beds in every room and flexible booking rates for peace of mind – you can look forward to all this and more when you book with Premier Inn!

From booking to check-out, our Premier Inn hotels are ideal for business trips. Benefits for business travellers include exclusive, flexible rates through Business Booker – our free online booking tool – plus free cancellations, stylish hotel rooms, free Wi-Fi, and of course, our famous unlimited Premier Inn breakfast

We serve our great value unlimited Premier Inn breakfast buffet with hot and cold options at most of our German hotels. In the evenings, you can also order from our bar and restaurant menu on-site!

At most Premier Inn hotels in Germany, breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 10:30am, and on weekends from 7am to 11am.

Most of our German Premier Inn hotels offer great value Accessible rooms. Some of our hotels have also received the nationwide “Reisen für alle” certification.

We’re proud to say that all of our German Premier Inn hotels are bike-friendly. Bikes can be kept in your room or stored by our reception team. If your tires need cleaning after a ride, feel free to ask our team for cleaning supplies.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at our hotels, with the exception of assistance dogs.

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