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DRIVE 2: Wonders of Schleswig-Holstein 45

once the home of Thomas Mann. It
now houses a museum dedi cated to
the Mann fam ily. Next, turn right on
to Breite Strasse to the 13th-century
Rathaus 6 (open Mon–Sat, guided
tours), Germany’s most famous brick
town hall. Return along Breite Strasse
to the 15th-cen tury Jakobikirche 7,
a Baroque church on the right. Turn
right into Koberg, then left into
Grosse Burgstrasse to the Burgtor 8, Above left Tranquil shore of the island
an ancient gate that bears testimony ª Take the A1 to Ratekau and then of Fehmarn Above right Cycling on a
to the town’s historic forti fi cations. past Neustadt to take the B501 to narrow road in Fehmarn
Return to Grosse Burgstrasse to the Heiligenhafen. Then turn on to the
Heiligen-Geist-Hospital 9, a Gothic B207 to Fehmarn. BIKING IN FEHMARN
brick building, notorious for its spiky Bikes can be rented at Conny’s
towers. Continue into Königstrasse, Thomas Mann (Breite Strasse 46; 04371 13 03;
turn left on to Mühlenstrasse, then Thomas Mann, one of Germany’s www.fehmarn-fahrrad.de). Visitors can
right on to Dankwartsgrube, and left most influential writers, was also get maps at the tourist office
again into Pferdemarkt for the Herz- awarded the Nobel Prize for lit era ture (Sudstrand-Promenade 1;
Jesu-Kirche 0, on the right. This for his works Buddenbrooks and Der www.fehmarn.de).
19th-cen tury church houses a Zauberberg (The Magic Mountain)
in 1929. An anti-fascist, Mann
memorial to four clergymen who emigrated to Switzer land in 1933
were executed dur ing the Third Reich and to the US in 1939. Dis owned EAT AND DRINK
for resisting the Nazi regime. Across by his country, he became the RATZEBURG
the parade square stands the Dom q leading voice of Exilliteratur, the
(open daily), built in the 12th and exiled German lit era ture that was Der Seehof moderate
This charming family-owned restaurant
13th century. High lights include a outlawed by the Nazi regime. and hotel offers international and
triumphal cross sculp ted from an oak regional dishes.
tree. Get on to St Annen-Strasse to 5 Fehmarn Lüneburger Damm 1–3, 23909; 04541
visit Kunsthalle St-Annen w, or Schleswig-Holstein; 23769 86 01 01; www.der-seehof.de
St Anne’s Museum (open daily), which This Baltic Coast island is renowned for LÜBECK
is housed in an Augustinian con vent. its serene beaches, pristine land scape Schiffergesellschaft expensive
Return to Kohlmarkt, turning left on and some 2,200 hours of sun per year. Located in a beautiful historic building,
Holsten strasse for the car park. The best way to explore Fehmarn is on this popular rest aurant serves great
foot or a bike. Visitors beer and seafood. Book in advance.
Hansahafen
A N D E R U N T E R T R A V E
0 metres 300 Burgtor can also relax at one of Breitestrasse 2, 23552; 0451 767 76;
www.schiffergesellschaft.com
several well ness spas
0 yards 300 ENGELSGRUBE KOBERG GROSSE BURGSTRASSE KANALSTRASSE (www.inselwellness- Wullenwever expensive
One of the best restaurants in
fehmarn.de) or play golf
Klughafen
town, the Wullenwever serves local
on one of the prettiest
cuisine, with Mediterranean and
KLEINE GRÕPELGRUBE
Jakobikirche
Germany. The big gest
Beckergrube 71, 23552; 0451 70 43 33;
Heiligen-
KÖNIGSTRASSE
WILLY BRANDT ALLEE Holstenhaven FISCHERGRUBE Buddenbrookhaus GLOCKENGIES SERSTR golf courses in maritime influences.
Geist-
BREITE STR
www.wullenwever.de; closed Sun & Mon
Hospital
village is Burg auf
Fehmarn, home to the
FEHMARN
BECKERGRUBE
Schabbelhaus
St Nikolai Kirche, or
LANGER LOHBERG
SCHLÜSSELBUDEN Marienkirche HUNDESTRASSE St Nikolai church. Housed in a historic building from the
Aalkate Lemkenhafen moderate
MENGSTR MENGSTR
18th century, this restaurant offers eel
To the south west of
ALFSTR DR. JULIUS LEBER STRASSE the island stands the specialities. These and other fish are
Stadt-Trave
Holstentor Rathaus BREITE STR KÖNIGSTRASSE FLEISCHHAUERSTRASSE 37-m (121-ft) tall smoked according to old local recipes
and best enjoyed with a North German
light house Flügge
HOLSTENSTR KOHLMARKT
Königstrasse 20, 23769; 04372 532;
Petrikirche HUXSTR that offers panoramic draught beer.
GR. PETERSGRUBE WAHMSTR views of the island. www.aalkate-original-fehmarn.de;
MARLESGRUBE
WALLSTR DEPENAU AEGIDIENSTR KRÄHENSTR ª Take the B207 then closed Jan & Feb
the A1 to Oldenburg.
Restaurant Altes Zollhaus moderate
DANKWARTSGRUBE PFERDEMARKT PARADE MÜHLENSTR Turn on to the B202 A simple restaurant serving typical
Herz-Jesu- ST ANNEN STR WEBERSTR
Kirche FEGEFEUER Kunsthalle to Lütjenburg then regional seafood dishes, often featuring
HARTENGRUBE St-Annen the B430 to the freshly caught fish.
P O S S E H L S T R
MUNSTER BAHN town of Plön, in Westermarkelsdof 11, 23769; 04372 99
DOMKIRCHHOF
Dom 16 35; www.zollhaus-fehmarn.de; closed
AN DER OBERTRAVE
Holsteinische Schweiz. Sun & Mon
Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under €20; moderate, €20–€40; expensive, over €40
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