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The Danish-German painter Emil Nolde (1867 - 1956) is a great celebrity in the region. His watercolours, with their expressive colours, made him one of the leading representatives of Expressionism. The historic Nolde Museum in Seebüll is located on the Danish border and can therefore also be combined with a trip to Denmark.

Bordelumer Heath

An active holiday is in store for you when you go to Bordelumer Heide. If you fancy a walk, take a trip to Bordelumer Heide. The large heathland area invites you for lovely walks or bike rides in the varied nature. The area of 192 ha changes from large open areas to cosy birch forests and small streams. The heath is exceptionally beautiful when the heather is in bloom. Find child-friendly hotels nearby at Risskov and enjoy the fresh air in your lungs on the wonderful hikes that Bordelumer Heide has to offer.

Tønder

The southern Jutland town of Tønder is only 5 kilometres from the Danish-German border and has about 8,000 inhabitants. Take a stroll through the charming streets, which are surrounded by small shops and cosy restaurants and cafés.

Tønder is Denmark's oldest town, with rights dating back to 1243. The town is particularly known for its retail trade and for the sale of silver.

Every year, the city holds the Tønder Festival, an event that brings together a large number of the city's inhabitants and is also very well attended by visitors from both home and abroad. Tønder Festival is a musical festival that focuses mainly on jazz music.

In addition, the romantic atmosphere of the city attracts thousands of couples every year who come to Tønder to get married.

Estimated number of inhabitants 7.543

Bredstedt

Try some tourism in Bredstedt, a small town on the west coast of North Frisia, where you can still feel the old Danish history. Find a cheap mini break at Risskov and discover the 700 year old town and its long history. Many people in the town speak Danish and you can find both a Danish school and a Danish kindergarten as well as Clementshus, the Danish homes for the elderly in the town. Everywhere you will find traces of times when the city belonged to Denmark.

Take a walk past the town's church, St. Nicholas Church, which dates back to 1462 and is built in late Gothic style with monks' stones and boulders. The church features a three-aisled altarpiece from 1580 and a late Gothic choir-arch crucifix from the 15th century. In the cemetery you can also find several gravestones dating back to the 1500s - 1700s.

If you have children or grandchildren on holiday, spend a day at the town's open-air swimming pool, which offers 900 square metres of fun in the water. Here you'll find everything from a waterslide to a diving pool and countless other water facilities for children of all ages to play in. There are also lovely green areas where you can relax. Find a family holiday to Bredstedt in Northern Germany at Risskov and bring the kids along, as there are also many child-friendly hotels in the area, setting the scene for a superb family holiday.

Hamburg Hallig

Hamburger Hallig is a beautiful former Wadden Sea island located on the west coast of southern Schleswig. The area has been landlocked since 1860, via a dam, and is today an extremely popular destination for thousands of tourists who come to enjoy the stunning Wadden Sea scenery. In the information centre Amsinck-Haus, you can find information on Wadden Sea walks and sailing trips in the area, as well as rent bicycles. You can book a hotel at Risskov.

Wadden Sea

Find a mini holiday to Wadden Sea National Park at Risskov and go on a self-drive holiday in the beautiful Danish nature. The Wadden Sea is located on the west coast of Jutland from Blåvandshuk and Ho Bugt in the north to the German border in the south. The area also includes the islands of Fanø, Rømø and Mandø.

The tides are particularly characteristic here. From the high dikes, which protect against storm surges, you can experience beautiful and endless views over the Wadden Sea and the flat marshland. The many sandbanks in the Wadden Sea are popular havens for breeding seal pairs. On the three Wadden Sea islands of Rømø, Fanø and Mandø, you'll find plenty of unspoilt nature, dunes and some of Denmark's finest sandy beaches. Go on a summer holiday, winter holiday or autumn holiday and discover the Wadden Sea at your own pace with Risskov.

Husum Harbour Days/Husumer Hafentage

With the right timing and planning you can, on your mini or family holiday in Husum, experience the fantastic "Husumer Hafentage", which is the biggest folk festival in the town of Husum. This includes the Hafentage fun run, a Ferris wheel and a craft market in the castle courtyard. The traditional tug of war on the outer harbour is also very popular. All kinds of culinary delights are also on offer everywhere, making Husum even more interesting as a destination for a mini break or a cheap weekend break in northern Germany.

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.

Friedrichstadt

Friedrichstadt looks very much like a typical Dutch canal town. That's why this romantic little town is called "Little Amsterdam". The town was built by the Dutch in 1621, where the rivers Ejderen and Treene flow together. Picturesque serrated gables and beautiful facades are reflected in the canals, and the houses are filled with carvings on doors and windows. The Dutch emblazoned the winding streets of the town, which intersect.

Christmas market in Husum

17th November to 23rd December 2025 - Please note that dates and opening hours may vary. You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information.

Every year, the Christmas market in Husum is an experience for young and old. In Husum, the lights from the Marktplazt shine out over the whole town, creating a fairytale atmosphere for all visitors. Along with the lights, the traders stand in their stalls, selling all kinds of Christmas specialities and Christmas gifts.

On the shores of the North Sea, the port town of Husum welcomes you to its annual Christmas market. Its waterfront location blends the idyllic atmosphere of the town with the maritime, which, together with the impressive gabled houses along the harbour, makes Husum unique.

Husum's new Christmas House tells the story of how the Christmas tree came to be. In the Christmas House you can also buy 19th-century interiors, ranging from Christmas books to Christmas decorations and antiques.

In addition, Husum Christmas Market has Northern Germany's largest Advent wreath, which you will find in the inner city at the Tine Well.

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.