Must-see restaurants in Schleswig-Holstein

  • Söl’ring Hof

    Schleswig-Holstein

    You'd come here just for the location set among dunes. From the terrace you can hear the crash of the surf, muted by blowing grasses. But chef Johannes…

  • Grenadine

    Lübeck

    This narrow, elongated bar leads through to a garden out the back. Enjoy bistro fare amid chic, retro-minimalist style. The long drinks menu goes well…

  • Migge's Danish Bakery

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Flensburg's best bakery serves up flaky Danish pastries straight out of the oven. The Wienerbrot with cinnamon is delicious, but then so is everything…

  • Weinstube im Krusehof

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Wander through the covered passage built from old ship timbers into a courtyard of goodness at this wine restaurant in the old town. Greeted by the…

  • Gosch

    Schleswig-Holstein

    The site of Gosch’s original kiosk in List harbour is now this nationwide chain's maritime-themed flagship, Alte Bootshalle. But across the island you’ll…

  • Alte Friesenstube

    Schleswig-Holstein

    One of Sylt's best restaurants, Alte Friesenstube does fab fish and meat dishes – we've never North Sea Pannfisch quite this nice. The setting is superb,…

  • Krützfeld

    Lübeck

    This classic deli has been serving all manner of fresh and smoked seafood for decades. There's no better place in town to assemble a picnic.

  • Schiffergesellschaft

    Lübeck

    In the historic seafarers' guild hall (1535), Lübeck’s most atmospheric – if not best – restaurant is a veritable museum. Ships’ lanterns, old model ships…

  • Olschewski's

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Right across from the harbour on the edge of the Altstadt, Olschewski's is a local icon. The large and sunny terrace fills up fast on weekends when you…

  • Brauberger

    Lübeck

    The air is redolent of hops at this traditional German brewery. Get a stein of the one house brew, the superbly sweet, cloudy Zwickelbier, and tuck into a…

  • Gosch Sylt

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Part of a nationwide chain with its origins on the chichi island of Sylt, this wildly popular place is loved as much for its location (right by the water)…

  • Kartoffel Keller

    Lübeck

    One of the oldest traditional cellars in the city still open to the public, Kartoffel Keller has a lovely vaulted ceiling as well as some appealing…

  • Vai

    Lübeck

    Glossy, richly grained timber lines the walls, tables and even the alfresco courtyard of this sleek, stylish restaurant. The good-value top-end lunches…

  • Amaro

    Lübeck

    This prim little corner cafe makes its own fabulous range of chocolates using top ingredients from around the world. There are a variety of coffees and…

  • Die Zimberei

    Lübeck

    Take one historic Hanseatic merchant's house, mix in three beautifully restored ballrooms and season with restored elegant gardens. The result is this…

  • Finder's Cafe

    Lübeck

    In a restored merchant's house that dates back to 1569, this fine little cafe does quiches, cakes and good coffee. Ask about tours of the building at 2pm…

  • Café Niederegger

    Lübeck

    Milky marzipan coffee, marzipan ice cream and a host of other sweet and savoury snacks and light meals are served at the cafe inside Lübeck’s iconic…

  • Olli´s Weinlounge

    Schleswig-Holstein

    With a much fresher outlook than the old-style German restaurants around town, red-walled Olli's does fine fish, homemade ravioli, Wiener schnitzel and…

  • Ratskeller

    Schleswig-Holstein

    One of Husum's more upmarket dining experiences, Ratskeller serves up expertly prepared meat and fish dishes in slightly formal surrounds. Service is…

  • Husums Brauhaus

    Schleswig-Holstein

    The in-house microbrewery at Theodor Storm Hotel has a good range of brews, a beer garden and casual German fare – everything from steaks to light meals.

  • Moeller's Anker

    Schleswig-Holstein

    This deceptively casual little place gets consistently good reviews from travellers for their salads, fish and veggie dishes.

  • Esch am Hafen

    Schleswig-Holstein

    Like a cod in a school, this one-storey modern restaurant right on the waterfront looks, at best, unassuming. And the menu certainly doesn't stand out:…