Holstein - Wikipedia
It is the southern half of Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany. Holstein once existed as the German County of Holstein (German: Grafschaft Holstein; 811–1474), the later Duchy of Holstein (German: Herzogtum Holstein; 1474–1866), and was the northernmost territory of the Holy Roman Empire.
Schleswig-Holstein - Wikipedia
Schleswig-Holstein (German: [ˌʃleːsvɪç ˈhɔlʃtaɪn] ⓘ; Danish: Slesvig-Holsten [ˌsle̝ːsvi ˈhʌlˌste̝ˀn]; Low German: Sleswig-Holsteen; North Frisian: Slaswik-Holstiinj) is the northernmost of the 16 states of Germany, comprising most of the historical Duchy of Holstein and the southern part of the former Duchy of Schleswig.
Holstein | History & Geography | Britannica
Holstein, historic and cultural region occupying the southern part of the Jutland Peninsula between the Eider and Elbe rivers, now comprising the southern half of Schleswig-Holstein Land (state) in northern Germany. Holstein was created as a county of the Holy Roman Empire in 1111.
Schleswig-Holstein | History, People, & Maps | Britannica
Oct 11, 2024 · Schleswig-Holstein, Land (state) located in northwestern Germany. Schleswig-Holstein extends from the lower course of the Elbe River and the state of Hamburg northward to Denmark and thus occupies the southern third of the Jutland Peninsula.
Travel Guide to Schleswig-Holstein: 12 Best Places to Visit in Germany …
Aug 29, 2023 · Schleswig-Holstein is Germany’s northernmost state and the closest neighbour to our home country of Denmark. Being the only German state that has access to two seas (the North Sea and the Baltic Sea), water is never far away.
History of Schleswig-Holstein - Wikipedia
Historical area of Holstein (Holsten), sometimes considered part of Jutland Peninsula – south to the Elbe and the Elbe-Lübeck Canal. The history of Schleswig-Holstein consists of the corpus of facts since the pre-history times until the modern establishing of the Schleswig-Holstein state.
Schleswig-Holstein - Wellness, Coast and Islands - Germany
Schleswig-Holstein is the perfect place to combine a relaxing break with sporting activities. The harsh, bracing climate, sun, sand and seawater are just the ingredients required to raise the spirits and boost the immune system.
schleswig-holstein.de - English website
The land between the seas lives up to its promise: you will find cultural diversity, friendly social interaction and natural landscapes. Schleswig-Holstein ’s position between two seas – the North Sea and the Baltic Sea – is unique in Germany and characterizes its people and their lifestyle.
Schleswig-Holstein, Germany - tourist information from …
When exploring Schleswig-Holstein, don't miss the picturesque North Sea islands for breathtaking beaches, amazing wildlife and exciting watersports. Located off the west coast in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Wadden Sea, the islands of Sylt, Föhr and Amrum offer a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor activities.
SH-Tourism: SH-Tourismus
This is the official tourism-website of Germany’s True North. High up in the north of Germany, on the border with Denmark, lies the self-proclaimed “most beautiful federal state in the world”: Schleswig-Holstein, hemmed in by the rough North Sea on …