Schleswig-Holstein

The extensive alluvial land on the Lower and Middle Elbe, which was created around 4,000 years ago as a result of global warming, is known as the Elbe marshes.

The Eckernförde Bay stretches for around 17 kilometres between the Schlei and the Kiel Fjord.

Located between Steinburg and North Friesland on the North Sea, the district of Dithmarschen is known for its natural and cultural diversity.

The Pinneberg district tree nursery area in south-west Schleswig-Holstein was established several hundred years ago.

The Arboretum Ellerhoop park covers an area of over 17 hectares just outside Hamburg.

The KiC Kunst in der Carlshütte has been located in the building of the former Carlshütte iron foundry in Büdelsdorf since 1999.

The Rosarium in Uetersen is the largest rose park in northern Germany.

The Perlebucht family lagoon, which was redesigned in 2012, is located in Büsum on the North Sea.

Located on the edge of the Westensee Nature Park, the Arche Wader Animal Park is home to more than 80 endangered breeds of domestic and farm animals.

Friedrichskoog, located in the south of the district of Dithmarschen, attracts visitors with its close proximity to the North Sea and its idyllic landscape.

The Weissenhäuser Strand holiday and leisure park is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Germany.

The butterfly garden in the Friedrichsruh district is home to over 1,000 butterflies from all over the world.

In the Trappenkamp adventure forest in Daldorf, there are various forest and adventure areas covering more than 100 hectares.

The town of Eutin has been staging its festival in honour of the composer Carl Maria von Weber since 1951.