Hotel Godenhof

Tarp open-air swimming pool

The small town of Tarp has a cosy open-air swimming pool that is open during the summer. There's fun for young and old alike. The large outdoor pool can be used for a nice swim, jumping on the seesaws, the water slides or just soaking in the children's pool. The outdoor pool is surrounded by green areas where you can enjoy the sun or the lunch you brought.

Tarp

Visit the small town of Tarp just 20 km south of the Danish border. As you drive towards Tarp, the first thing you see is the old Dutch windmill, which is the town's landmark.

Enjoy a walk on the city's "owl trail", where young sculptors have created various oak sculptures of owls. A total of 64 sculptures are scattered along the 6 km path, which starts at the Friedhof car park and stretches along the River Thraben in a lovely protected nature area.

In Tarp you can also experience the close proximity to Denmark and the historical aspect, as the town used to be part of Denmark. Visit the Danish church, for example. The small village also has both an evangelistic and a catholic church.

There are many green areas around the city and from the city you can, for example, take a walk in the Findlingsgarten, where you can find a collection of 72 walking blocks with explanations about the origin and material of the stone.

Fröruper Berge

Naturreservatet Fröruper Berge blev etableret i 1936. Landskabet er kendt for sit store moseområde, som blev skabt under istiden. Store dele af området er fredet.

Sankelmark Lake

The 1.6 km long and 500 m wide Sankelmark Lake is located in northern South Schleswig. In 1864, this beautiful lake was the setting for a small battle against Austrian troops, which the Danish soldiers lost badly. The Danish troops were retreating from their positions in Dannevirke, about 30 km south of there, when they were attacked by Austrian artillery. After a few hours, 431 Austrian and 952 Danish soldiers had lost their lives. Today, memorials to the Danish, Prussian and Austrian dead can be found near Sankelmark Lake.

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.

Sankt Nikolai-kyrkan

The St. Nikolai Church was first built in the 14th century but due to a fire in the late 15th century, the church was replaced by an older church on the same site. The church is the main church of German Flensburg and its interesting history and beautiful architecture make it well worth a visit.

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.

Husum

Enjoy a cheap mini break or maybe just a weekend stay in the small port town of Husum in northern Germany, where you can enjoy a maritime atmosphere. Walk along the city's Kulturpfad, which takes you past 32 of the city's most important historical and architectural sites. On the tour you will pass the old town hall, St. Mary's Church, Theodor Storm's birthplace and an old manor house. You will also pass several of the city's museums. In the alleys of the old fishing town you will find several gourmet restaurants and seaside cafés where you can enjoy a pleasant moment.