Hotel des Nordens

Border shops

Make a good purchase in one of the many shops just south of the border during your next car holiday to Southern Jutland or Northern Germany. The shops are full of goods at cheap prices, so you will definitely find something you can buy for home.

Flensburg

Flensburg is a lively port city with a rich cultural life and a varied shopping offer, which is all too often overlooked. Many Danes simply cross the border for soft drinks and tobacco without taking a closer look at Flensburg, which is a shame as the city really has something to offer.

Flensburg has an interesting history, beautiful buildings and good places to eat. The city was one of the few in northern Germany not to be destroyed during the Second World War, so you'll find many historic buildings from all stylistic periods. The historic city centre, which is influenced by Danish and German building culture, is a living testimony to Flensburg's 700-year history.

Flensburg is an old seafaring town built around the natural harbour at the end of Flensburg Fjord. Today the harbour is a lively area with plenty of eateries, museums and ships. The port is also steeped in history, which you can learn more about at the maritime museum, where all the texts are in English. It's clear everywhere that Flensburg has been under the Danish crown for a full 400 years. For example, many street names in the city are Danish.

Flensburg really is a paradise for anyone who likes to shop. Rotestrasse has about 500 shops with favourable prices for Danes. You'll also find several cosy back alleys and alleyways, which are particularly popular at Christmas time. Holmen with its beautiful old town houses is the pedestrian meeting point with several of the city's department stores.

Glücksburg Castle

The castle is considered one of the most important Renaissance castles in the Nordic countries. The water castle is located in the town of Glücksburg on a dammed-up dam, which was built on a 2.5-metre-high granite plinth. The connection to land was over a bridge. Before the Second Schleswig War in 1864, the castle was a Danish royal residence where Frederik VII spent part of his time and he died here in 1863, the year before the war.

Kupfermühle

Kupfermühle is a small historic town with about 1600 inhabitants. In the 1600s Christian IV founded a copper mill here, which grew into one of the largest businesses in the area. It produced copper plates for large buildings and copper utensils. The copper mill was in use until 1962 and today you can visit the Museum Kupfermühle, which bears witness to the industry. Please note that the museum has limited opening hours. Get more freedom to explore on a self-drive holiday. There are also plenty of great opportunities for an active holiday in the Kupfermühle area. So don't forget to bring your walking boots. Take a driving holiday in Germany and enjoy the many opportunities that Northern Germany has to offer.

Phänomenta

Phänomenta in Lüdenscheid is a science and experience museum that celebrates over 25 years of sparking curiosity across all ages. With around 200 interactive stations, it encourages hands-on exploration of scientific phenomena, making it a fascinating destination for families, educators, and anyone keen on discovering the wonders of science through play. Highlights include engaging with humanoid robots and experiencing the science behind everyday phenomena. It's a place where both children and adults can rekindle their sense of wonder and inquiry.

Frøslev Camp

Find a cheap holiday in Denmark at Risskov and experience history as it unfolded during the 2nd World War. World War II. Visit the national memorial park Frøslevlejren which is a historical memorial from WW2. World War. The camp consists of barracks set in beautiful countryside, while the structure and appearance of the prison camp is still very authentic. The camp functioned as a German internment camp in 1944 during the German occupation, and today appears as one of the best preserved German prison camps in Europe. During the war, thousands of Danish prisoners were held in the camp, avoiding deportation to concentration camps in Germany. Find a cheap mini holiday or weekend break at Risskov and get away with the family on a self-drive experience at your own pace.

Christmas market in Flensburg

Open dates

24th November to 30th December 2025

Mon-Sat: 11.00-22.00

Sun: 11.00-20.00

Please note that dates and opening hours may vary. You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

Along with Lübeck and Kiel, Flensburg is one of the Danes' favourite Christmas destinations in northern Germany. The maritime atmosphere and the Scandinavian touch make you feel at home and at ease. Let the smell of roasted almonds and tasty mulled wine lead you through the streets, between the stalls and lead the Christmas spirit directly into your heart.

The Christmas market's many stalls are lit by the cosy lights that stretch from Südermarkt through the pedestrian zone and all the way down to Nordermarkt. One of the highlights of the Flensburg Christmas Market is the "World's Smallest Bar Counter", where the traditional and famous Tallin Punch is served in many different varieties.

From the approximately 60 stalls of the Christmas market, the beautifully decorated stalls entice with a large selection of handicrafts, specialities and Christmas goods in a wonderful combination of German and Danish traditions. If this isn't enough to bring out the Christmas spirit, the Christmas music in the street and Flensburg's large, traditional German Christmas pyramid will certainly do wonders.

If you're looking for culinary experiences, Flensburg is packed with great options. The beer breweries on the harbour and cafés and restaurants galore ensure you can take a much-needed break from Christmas shopping, with a great selection of local specialities and delicious Christmas treats.

For shoppers, Flensburg city centre offers a wide range of shops where you can find everything from clothes to speciality shops at German prices, often with great savings. In addition, a trip to Flensburg is also an excellent opportunity for cross-border shopping, where you can buy in this year's Christmas confectionery.

Spend Christmas holidays in Northern Germany with a cheap hotel stay in Flensburg and experience the magical Christmas market in the city. The location is ideal for a self-drive holiday and Risskov has a great selection of good hotels in and around Flensburg. When you book with us, we also give a free bottle of red wine to all adults on the booking, which you can pick up at Fleggaard.