I like Kiel. Especially in summer when one can take those small harbour ferries out to the impressive beaches like Laboe or Schilksee / Strande. Great hikes along those beaches whatever part of the year it is. Another great hike is from Kiel following the Schwentine River to the lake district of Ploen and Eutin. In Kiel find the "Pumpe" with their cultural program and if you are a non-smoker -- well, suffer.
Try the Westensee Schluck (a local schnapps) - quite delicious!
I recently visited your beautiful, peaceful city, and honestly didn't want to leave. It reminds me somewhat where I live in Seattle Washington, with the water all around. And Flensburg has such an interesting, and very old history. Right on the border with Denmark, it has the Danish neatness, and beauty. I will come back some day when I can stay longer. You're fortunate to live in such a heavenly, quiet, peaceful city like Flensburg. I'm sure you have your share of crime,and similar problems, but not like the United States. Will close for now. And thank you for making Flensburg such a wonderful city. God Bless You.
I spent a short weekend in Kiel with a friend and we were surprised at what a pleasant town it is. All the red brick buildings in the old town: looking very sturdy and sober. And then you come to the Harbour and - hey, what a nice and modern breeze! I loved it. Nice beaches nearby and great paths for bicycling.
Rucksack Hotel Lübeck in Lübeck … I found this hostel to be the most welcoming and homiest place that I've been to so far. The prices are reasonable and the advice from the owner, Piia, is priceless. The rooms are clean and warm, and there is no curfew. Everything is very flexible, including the kitchen that you have every right to use.
HI - Borgwedel Hostel in Borgwedel … I worked for two summer holidays at Borgwedel (1963/64) when I was a teenager, and had two very special and memorable summers there -- basically to learn German. I was adopted as a member of the family -- it was run by Herr und Frau Ritter and they had six children if I remember rightly -- they called me nummer sieben! I remember so well sitting by the Schlei sipping Dortmunder Union Bier, and going swimming at midnight. I was very fond of the Ritter family. Sometimes we would go into Schleswig and if we had had one schnapps too many, we would drive back on the Scnapps Strasse as Herr Ritter called it. I know Herr Ritter died many years ago -- the family wrote to me when I lived in Canada. I often think of Borgwedel to this day and still have my old diary from those summers and old photos of the Jugendherberge. It would be wonderful to think I had not lost touch with a place that meant so much to me and is still, all these years later, very much in my memories.
Rucksack Hotel Lübeck in Lübeck … Is the most marvellous place i've ever been. Píia, the owner is like a mother, open-minded, great relation, great woman. I feel like at home. i recommend it to everybody.
Rucksack Hotel Lübeck in Lübeck … Entering this hostel it's a feeling of homecoming. Cozy atmosphere, good dormitories, nice staff, big kitchen and garden (unfortunately it was too cold to lie in the sun). It is situated just a 5-minute walk away from the historic city of Lübeck and the bus station. Me and my girlfriend can only recommend this place. We'll come back.
HI - Flensburg Hostel in Flensburg … It was a nice hostel -- clean, not crowded, nice furniture. Didn't meet many people there and the staff was less than friendly, but they do have a great complimentary breakfast. The lockout was annoying.
Rucksack Hotel Lübeck in Lübeck … This hostel looks really nice. It has a little patio garden at the front with tables, chairs and a fountain. The landlady is interested in Feng Shui (ie. good vibrations) and puts effort in decorating the place. The kitchen and fridge can be used by guests. There is also a dinning/common area where backpackers can talk. There is no curfew because every guest is given a key.
There aren't many dorms, only 3-4. If no beds are available, the landlady will let you sleep in a small bed in a corner. There are rooms of 2 (17 euros/bed/night), 4 (15 euros/bed/night), 6 and 8 beds (both 13 euros/bed/night). Some rooms have handicapped access. Bedlinen costs 3 euros a night. Breakfast is available upon request for 3 or 5 euros depending on what you want to eat.
There are 2 showers and 2 toilets for each gender. The bathroom is quite small but it looks more cosy. It certainly is clean and functions well. The rooms are spacious. There are cupboards and you can get the key to lock them if…
HI - Lübeck - Vor dem Burgtor Hostel in Lübeck … We stayed in this hostel in April 2005 and we liked it very much. It's comfortable, clean, new and funny. We advise it to everyone who visits this interesting town!
HI - Lübeck - 'Altstadt' Hostel in Lübeck … Good location, only a three-minute walk into the heart of the city. The room I stayed in was small, but had a wardrobe, table & chair, and its own sink. The bathroom and shower were right across the hall on the same floor and they were new and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was included and the variety was really large!! I recommend this place!
Rucksack Hotel Lübeck in Lübeck … I was shocked at the atrocious service I received upon arriving. I even had a reservation and was turned away at the door. A couple of hours later, the same lady who told me off apologized via e-mail because she was "hungover" from a late night concert. Too bad for her, but that still doesn't excuse the rudeness. Otherwise, the place looked like it could have been fun. Too bad.
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