Holiday in Fehmarn

About Fehmarn

Fehmarn, Germany's third-largest island, is located in the western Baltic Sea and is connected to the mainland by the impressive Fehmarnsund Bridge — one of the most photographed bridges in Northern Germany. With over 2,200 hours of sunshine per year, Fehmarn is one of the sunniest regions in Germany and is nicknamed the Sunshine Island. The island offers an astonishing variety of coastal landscapes over 185 square kilometers: In the south, fine sandy beaches like Südstrand and the beach of Meeschendorf attract families. The northern coast, with its natural beaches and cliffs, is wilder and more unspoiled. Particularly impressive is the Wallnauer Bird Sanctuary in the west, where thousands of migratory birds rest and breed — a NABU reserve with observation points and guided tours. Burg auf Fehmarn, the main town of the island, surprises with a charming old town and the St. Nikolai Church from the 13th century. The Meereszentrum Fehmarn houses one of the largest display aquariums in Germany with sharks, rays, and tropical fish. Fehmarn is one of the best surfing and kitesurfing spots in the Baltic Sea: Gold at Lemkenhafen and Wulfen offers perfect conditions with west winds. The annual Surf Festival attracts the scene from all over Europe. The Galileo Knowledge Center and the Seabridge Heiligenhafen on the nearby mainland complement the excursion offerings. With the planned Fehmarnbelt Tunnel to Denmark, the island will soon become a gateway to Scandinavia.