Friedrichstadt

Enjoy a charming self-drive holiday to the cosy canal town of Friedrichstadt.

On a car holiday to Friedrichstadt you'll be greeted by a unique charm and atmosphere when you arrive in the small canal town, located about 50 km from the Danish-German border. "Little Amsterdam" is a lovely destination for the whole family with an idyllic location at the mouth of the river Treene. 

Holidays can offer a wide range of experiences when you go to Friedrichstadt. Here you can combine a relaxing and cosy time at your own pace with a range of exciting excursions and activities in nature. You're within easy reach of both the Baltic Sea and the North Sea and northern Germany's many idyllic towns are also nearby.

Friedrichstadt is often called "Little Amsterdam" or "Little Venice" because of its many cosy canals. The canals wind through the small town as far as the eye can see and ya canal cruise, one of the highlights of the city, is a must when you visit the town. You can enjoy the view of the beautiful city from the boat. For those who like to be a bit more adventurous, you can also hire a canoe or pedal boat and explore the canals for yourself.

The romantic city can keep you captivated both morning and evening. Picturesque serrated gables and beautiful facades are reflected in the canals, and the houses are filled with carvings on doors and windows. The Dutch influence can be seen in the city's winding and intersecting streets, as well as by an old Dutch tradition: house marks. Instead of house numbers, coloured pictures were used on the gables of buildings for orientation as well as for getting information about the occupants of the house. The tradition is still alive in the city today, so children can quickly come up with fun games while strolling through the city.

In Friedrichstadt you will also find some fine cultural experiences. For example, visit the "Alte Münze", built as a warehouse back in 1626. The building has served as a church, library and tourist office over the years, but today you'll find the city museum here. The building itself is considered one of the most beautiful houses in all of northern Germany and you can learn a lot more about the history of the city in this museum. A visit to the old synagogue of the city is also recommended. The synagogue was destroyed during the Crystal Night in 1938, but has since been restored. Today it houses an exhibition on the history of the Jews in the city. Find out more about the city's museums and opening times on the city's official website.

A good self-drive holiday benefits from an area rich in nature experiences. In the area around Friedrichstadt you will find the West Sea peninsula of Eiderstedt and the natural landscape of Stabelholm. You can fill the trunk with a good lunch and good footwear and drive out to a lovely area with romantic farms and thatched houses, river valleys with unique nature experiences and a sea of good trails. If you fancy getting out of the car and experiencing nature on foot or by bike, the path between the Eider, Treene and Sorgen is considered one of the most attractive cycling and walking trails in northern Germany.

If you go on a holiday in your own car, you can take advantage of all the many offers nearby Friedrichstadt. For instance you can head to the coast for a break at the Wadden Sea. Go sightseeing in Husum or explore the Multimar-Wattforums. The possibilities are endless, so just pack your car and go on the perfect self-drive holiday to Northern Germany.