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.