Holiday in Eutin
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to August (Festivals and lake vacation), May (rose bloom), December (Christmas market at the castle)
Budget/day
80-130 EUR: City hotel, festival ticket from 30 EUR, boat tour
Getting there from Germany
Car from Hamburg 1 h, from Lübeck 30 min | Train to Eutin (RE from Lübeck) | Plön 15 km
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What makes Eutin special as a destination?
Eutin is the city of roses and former residence city of the Holstein Switzerland with a magnificent castle surrounded by an English landscape garden. As the birthplace of the composer Carl Maria von Weber, the famous Eutin Festival takes place every summer in the castle park — open-air operas against a historical backdrop. The Große Eutiner See and the Kellersee frame the city and invite swimming and boating.
What are the top highlights in Eutin?
The top highlights in Eutin include Eutiner Schloss und Schlossgarten, Eutiner Festspiele, Großer Eutiner See, Ostholstein-Museum.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Eutiner Schloss und Schlossgarten
Baroque residence castle with a magnificent English landscape garden — backdrop of the Eutin Festival.
Eutiner Festspiele
Renowned open-air opera in the castle park every summer — unique atmosphere under the open sky.
Großer Eutiner See
City-close bathing lake with beach bath, rowing boat rental, and lake promenade.
Ostholstein-Museum
Art museum in a historic building with works by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein and regional art.
Hotels in Eutin
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Eutin?
The best time to visit Eutin is June to August (Festivals and lake vacation), May (rose bloom), December (Christmas market at the castle). Pleasantly warm, 20-25°C, long summer evenings In winter: Cool, 0-4°C, romantic winter atmosphere at the castle
Recommended travel time
June to August (Festivals and lake vacation), May (rose bloom), December (Christmas market at the castle)
Summer
Pleasantly warm, 20-25°C, long summer evenings
Winter
Cool, 0-4°C, romantic winter atmosphere at the castle
How much does a holiday in Eutin cost?
Budget travellers: 40-60 EUR: Guesthouse, castle park free, beach bath 4 EUR/day, mid-range: 80-130 EUR: City hotel, festival ticket from 30 EUR, boat tour/day, luxury: 180+ EUR: Castle hotel, VIP festival ticket, gourmet dinner/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-60 EUR: Guesthouse, castle park free, beach bath 4 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130 EUR: City hotel, festival ticket from 30 EUR, boat tour
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180+ EUR: Castle hotel, VIP festival ticket, gourmet dinner
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Eutin?
Car from Hamburg 1 h, from Lübeck 30 min | Train to Eutin (RE from Lübeck) | Plön 15 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the Eutiner Festival in summer — opera under the stars in the castle park is unforgettable.
Explore the castle garden on a leisurely walk — free and beautifully designed.
Swim at the Eutiner See in summer and then enjoy ice cream in the old town.
Combine Eutin with Plön and Malente for day trips — the three places are only 10-15 km apart.
What should you eat in Eutin?
Typical specialities in Eutin: Holsteiner Sauerfleisch — cold meat in aspic with fried potatoes and remoulade, Eutiner Rosenmarmelade — fruity-floral jam from the city of roses, Labskaus — North German classic made from corned beef, beetroot, and fried egg, Holsteiner Butterkuchen — moist yeast cake, buttery and sweet.
These specialties you must try!
