Summer holidays on the North and Baltic Seas: These are the chances of free beds!

Summer holidays on the North and Baltic Seas: These are the chances of free beds!

In Schleswig-Holstein, a popular destination for holidaymakers in northern Germany, bookings for the summer holidays are in full swing. The coastal towns have a high occupancy rate for hotels, holiday apartments and campsites, while the inland areas, especially between Lübeck, Kiel and Hamburg, have better availability. Loud LN Online The Schleswig-Holstein Tourism Agency (TA-SH) obtained current data on occupancy in the various regions.

The Grömitz region is particularly busy, with 90 to 95 percent occupancy expected between the start of the holidays and mid-August. However, there is still some free capacity until mid-July, as well as after mid-August. In the Bay of Lübeck, the first gaps become apparent in the first two holiday weeks in July. However, high occupancy is expected from mid-July to mid-August.

Booking trends in coastal regions

The Flensburg Fjord offers an occupancy rate of 55 percent in the first phase of the summer holidays, which gives spontaneous travelers a chance to find available accommodation until the end of July. On the popular island of Fehmarn, almost all accommodations are occupied from mid-July to mid-August, while those who decide at short notice can still make reservations at the end of June and beginning of July. Heiligenhafen, on the other hand, has free capacity in the first half of July and short-term bookings are also possible from mid-August.

Timmendorfer Strand and Niendorf can accommodate short-term requests, except in the best locations. For Kellenhusen, nothing stands in the way of short-term arrivals in July and August. The Schlei region has seen increased demand from July 3rd, especially in the cities of Schleswig and Kappeln. In Friedrichstadt, many weekends are well booked, while there are still gaps during the week.

Popular travel destinations and leisure activities

In addition, Helgoland can boast an occupancy rate of 75 to 80 percent and offers numerous options for short vacationers. The situation on Sylt shows an overall good booking situation until autumn, with free accommodation in all twelve island towns, but a limited selection. The island of Föhr is expected to experience an occupancy rate of around 80 percent, while Büsum has an average occupancy rate of over 95 percent, with little free capacity in late July to mid-August.

The state of Schleswig-Holstein, often referred to as the “most beautiful state in the world”, lies on the border with Denmark and is surrounded by the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The flat and fertile landscape offers opportunities for numerous outdoor activities such as kiting, surfing and cycling. There are also numerous relaxing options such as forest bathing and hiking in the inland region. These aspects promote interest in an action-packed holiday, which is possible all year round in Schleswig-Holstein SH Tourism explained.