8 days in Baltic Sea Coast Itinerary

Schleswig is a town in the northeastern part of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. On the 21st (Fri), don't miss a visit to Das Fischerviertel Holm, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), and then get engrossed in the history at Schleswig-Holstein State Museums. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Danevirke Museum, pause for some photo ops at Flensburger Lowe, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kirche St.Nikolai, then don't miss a visit to Nordermarkt, and finally examine the collection at PHANOMENTA.

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Berlin to Schleswig is an approximately 4-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. August in Schleswig sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Westerland.

Westerland is a seaside resort and a former municipality located on the German North Sea island of Sylt. Leuchtturm and Kirche St. Severin are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Hoernumer Odde and Braderuper Heide. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Rotes Kliff, tee off at Golf Club Budersand, take in panoramic vistas at Sylter Rad, and examine the collection at Altfriesisches Haus.

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Drive from Schleswig to Westerland in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Schleswig in August, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 18°C in Westerland. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Amrum.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): visit a coastal fixture at Leuchturm Amrum, kick back and relax at Amrumer Strand, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Naturzentrum Norddorf.

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You can travel from Westerland to Amrum in 5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Amrum are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Busum.

Büsum is a fishing and tourist town in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Eider Barrage, make a trip to Sankt Peter-Ordings Pfahlbauten, and then visit a coastal fixture at Westerheversand Lighthouse. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at St.Laurentius Kirche, then explore the activities along Nord Ostseekanal (Kiel Canal), then pause for some serene contemplation at Sankt-Johannis-Kirche, and finally kick back and relax at Familienlagune Perlebucht.

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You can drive from Amrum to Busum in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Amrum in August, Busum is little chillier at night with lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car back home.