FAQ

Holnis lies on the Flensburg Förde near Glücksburg in Schleswig-Holstein. The peninsula reaches about six kilometres into the Förde, between the inner and outer fjord. Denmark lies across the water. How best to get there, by train, bus, bike or car, is explained on the arrival page.

Yes. Holnis was an island and was joined to the mainland by a causeway in 1929. Farmers and fishers have settled here for about 5,000 years. The noor, salt meadows and coast still show how closely land and water belong together on the peninsula. Read more about its history on the peninsula page.

No. Holnis lies far in the north of the German Baltic coast, but Germany's northernmost mainland spot is elsewhere. Holnis Spitze is the north-eastern tip of the peninsula. From there you look across the Förde to Denmark. The overview Holnis in numbers shows the other places that shape the peninsula.

A noor is a body of water almost closed off from the sea. The word comes from the Danish “nor”. On Holnis lies Kleines Noor, a breeding and resting place for birds. Since 2002 it has been reconnected to the Innenförde after more than 130 years. Walks around the noor are listed under Experiences.

Yes, via the footpath. The Holnis-Kliff on the north-west side is a natural monument, almost 20 metres high and a cliff from the last ice age. The cliff and the beach sections below it are protected and must not be entered away from the path. Other rules for the landscape are on the peninsula page.

The Holnis-Rundweg is 10 kilometres long, the Noor-Rundweg 5.2 kilometres. Both lead through the landscape of the peninsula, along water, salt meadows and coast. In the nature reserve you stay on the paths and leave the birds in peace. More ideas for walks and bike rides are listed under Experiences.

Yes, but on a lead in the nature reserve. Many birds breed and rest on the peninsula, for example at Kleines Noor. A lead protects them from disturbance and still lets you explore together with your dog. Please also stay on the paths. Other rules for the landscape are explained on the peninsula page.

At the Oststrand. It has fine sand and shallow water and is popular with surfers and for SUP. Wind and weather decide what works on a given day, so check the conditions first. The local surf station offers courses and rental. Read more on the beach and water sports page.

By bus. Line 21 runs from Flensburg to Holnis. Flensburg is easy to reach by train. Before you travel, check current departures and the last connection back, especially in the evening and at weekends. All routes to the peninsula, including by bike, are on the arrival page.

It depends on what you are looking for. Summer is for beach and water, spring and autumn suit quiet walks, and in winter the coast is clear and still. Every season has its own character on Holnis. What you can do when is shown on the seasons page.

Right on the peninsula. Hosts range from a hotel at the Oststrand to a holiday farm and a campsite. You can eat at the Fährhaus at the northern tip or at the beach café, for example. Rooms, rates and opening hours are available directly from the providers. See the overviews under Stay and Food & drink.