Kappeln


This tiny fishing village is near the mouth of the Schlei. It makes for a good stroll, with some historic buildings and old boats. You can cycle here (about 32km), but the best way to arrive is on a tour boat from Schleswig.


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1. Dom St Petri

17.71 MILES

With its steeple towering above the Altstadt (old town), the Dom St Petri provides an excellent point of orientation. It’s also home to the intricate…

2. Nord-Ostsee-Kanal

17.75 MILES

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3. Sønderborg Slot

18 MILES

Sønderborg Castle dates from the mid-12th century, when a stronghold was built on the site; later bastions were added for further fortification. It's rich…

4. Dybbøl Mølle

18.36 MILES

The Dybbøl windmill has been bombed twice and now stands as a beloved national symbol. Exhibits cover the mill’s history and explain the symbolism of the…

5. Historiecenter Dybbøl Banke

18.41 MILES

On 18 April 1864 the German army steamrolled the Danes and took control of southern Jutland until the end of WWI. On the western edge of town, this…

6. Wikinger Museum

18.51 MILES

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7. Gottorfer Globus

18.66 MILES

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8. Schleswig-Holstein Landesmuseum

18.84 MILES

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