--- title: "Flensburg Fjord Journal – Stories & Guides | Villa Boreal" description: "Flensburg Fjord Journal: travel guides, beach tips, restaurants and excursions around your holiday home in Glücksburg, Baltic Sea coast of Germany." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Villa Boreal Ostsee", "alternateName": "Villa Boreal", "url": "https://villa-boreal.de", "inLanguage": [ "de-DE", "en-US", "da-DK" ], "publisher": { "@type": "LodgingBusiness", "name": "Villa Boreal", "url": "https://villa-boreal.de", "logo": "https://villa-boreal.de/icon-512.png" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://villa-boreal.de/en" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Journal", "item": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/journal" } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "CollectionPage", "name": "Flensburg Fjord Journal", "url": 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Porpoises" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 19, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/sport-flensburg", "name": "Live Sports in Flensburg — Watch Handball, Football & Boxing" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 20, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/aktiv-sportlich", "name": "Active & Sporty on the Fjord — Where to Play Tennis, Padel, Yoga, Surf & More" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 21, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/fischbroetchen-flensburger-foerde", "name": "The best fish rolls (Fischbrötchen) on the Flensburg Fjord" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 22, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/leuchttuerme-flensburger-foerde", "name": "Lighthouses of the Flensburg Fjord & Schlei" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 23, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/kunst-kuenstler-galerien-flensburger-foerde", "name": "Art at the Flensburg Fjord — Artists & Galleries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 24, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/tagesausflug-daenemark", "name": 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31, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/workation", "name": "Workation on the Baltic Sea" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 32, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/anreise", "name": "Getting to Villa Boreal" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 33, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/holnis", "name": "Holnis Peninsula — Germany's northernmost mainland" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 34, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/fruehling", "name": "Spring at the Baltic Sea — when the fjord still belongs to you" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 35, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/brauereien-flensburger-foerde", "name": "Brewing & Breweries on the Flensburg Fjord" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 36, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/sommer", "name": "Summer at the Fjord — June, July, August by the water" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 37, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/flensburger-hoefe", "name": "Flensburg Courtyard Culture — the merchants' courtyards of the old town" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 38, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/rum-regatta", "name": "Rum Regatta Flensburg — Pentecost under gaff-rigged sails" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 39, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/freizeitparks-tierparks-kinder", "name": "Theme & animal parks for kids — both sides of the border" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 40, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/polarlichter", "name": "Northern lights over the Flensburg Fjord — aurora above the Baltic" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 41, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/formel-1-padborg", "name": "Formula 1 just across the border? The “Circuit of Denmark” near Padborg" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 42, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/gluecksburger-wald", "name": "Glücksburg Forest: 600 hectares of beech, forest lakes and Stone Age tombs" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 43, "url": "https://villa-boreal.de/en/stadtfuehrungen-gluecksburg", "name": "Glücksburg with a guide: film location tour, town walk and promenade stroll" } ] } } ] --- 1. [Home](/en) 2. Journal [Villa Boreal ](/en) [THE RETREAT](/#das-haus)[THE REGION](/#die-region)[WELLNESS](/#wellness)[ABOUT US](/#ueber-uns)[GALLERY](/en/bilder) GUIDES [JOURNAL](/en/journal) DA[INQUIRE](/en/booking) STORIES · GUIDES · INSIGHTS # Flensburg Fjord Journal Stories, guides and insights for your Baltic Sea holiday ALLLocationLifestyleTravel Guide [ ![Small group on a guided tour along the seaside promenade in Glücksburg with a view of the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-stadtfuehrungen-gluecksburg-zg_V16Q5.jpg) Travel Guide · 8 MIN ## Glücksburg with a guide: film location tour, town walk and promenade stroll Glücksburg has been the backdrop for well-known TV series — and you can explore the original locations with an actor. Add a town walk, a promenade stroll and castle tours: an overview of the guided tours in the seaside resort and how to book them. ](/en/stadtfuehrungen-gluecksburg) [ ![Autumn beech forest with a woodland path and a shimmering forest lake in Glücksburg Forest on the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-gluecksburger-wald-DdIm8u7I.jpg) Location · 9 MIN ## Glücksburg Forest: 600 hectares of beech, forest lakes and Stone Age tombs Four woodlands, a genuine forest lake, burial mounds more than 5,000 years old and 20 kilometres of trails right behind the Baltic beach: why Glücksburg Forest is the most underrated nature experience on the Flensburg Fjord — and which loops are worth it from Villa Boreal. ](/en/gluecksburger-wald) [ ![Aerial visualisation of a planned Formula 1 race track with long curves in the green countryside near the German–Danish border at Padborg](/assets/journal-formel-1-padborg-960w-Twv-A132.webp) Location · 11 MIN ## Formula 1 just across the border? The “Circuit of Denmark” near Padborg Just a few kilometres north of the border near Padborg, two Novo Nordisk heirs are planning one of Europe's largest race tracks — 6 kilometres, 18 corners, room for 100,000 spectators. The dream: bringing Formula 1 to Northern Europe. What lies behind the billion-krone project. ](/en/formel-1-padborg) [ ![Green and magenta northern lights dancing over the dark Flensburg Fjord, reflection on the water, trees on the horizon](/assets/journal-polarlichter-foerde-1-960w-CWUWJ69q.webp) Location · 9 MIN ## Northern lights over the Flensburg Fjord — aurora above the Baltic Aurora borealis in northern Germany? What used to be a Scandinavian-only spectacle has, since 2023, been seen more and more often over the Flensburg Fjord — green and red veils above the water, with a clear view north all the way out to Villa Boreal. ](/en/polarlichter) [ ![Whale fluke in the Baltic Sea at sunset — whales on the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-wale-foerde-1-960w-iT99unKv.webp) Location · 12 MIN ## Whales in the Baltic Sea — Humpback Timmy, Belugas & Porpoises From humpback whale Timmy to a beluga sighting in the Flensburg Fjord and resident harbour porpoises: the Baltic Sea is teeming with life. An overview of whales and dolphins right on our doorstep. ](/en/wale-ostsee) [ ![Wooden roller coaster and ferris wheel of a northern family theme park at sunset, trees in foreground](/assets/journal-freizeitparks-kinder-960w-Csfq9_Yg.webp) Travel Guide · 14 MIN ## Theme & animal parks for kids — both sides of the border From Legoland Billund to Hansa-Park, from Gettorf Zoo to Phänomenta Flensburg: the best theme parks, animal parks and family attractions around the Flensburg Fjord — German and Danish side. ](/en/freizeitparks-tierparks-kinder) [ ![Traditional gaff-rigged sailing ships with red sails on the Flensburg Fjord during the Rum Regatta](/assets/journal-rum-regatta-960w-ChikxMTc.webp) Location · 10 MIN ## Rum Regatta Flensburg — Pentecost under gaff-rigged sails Since 1980, the largest gathering of traditional sailing ships in northern Europe has met at Pentecost in Flensburg. Over 100 gaff-riggers, a harbour festival drawing 100,000 visitors — and a barrel of rum as the winner's trophy. ](/en/rum-regatta) [ ![Historic merchant courtyard in Flensburg's old town with cobblestones, brick warehouses and half-timbered houses](/assets/journal-flensburger-hoefe-960w-DdpCNjkz.webp) Location · 9 MIN ## Flensburg Courtyard Culture — the merchants' courtyards of the old town Hidden behind the gabled houses of Holm and Große Straße are around 30 historic merchant courtyards — a stroll through Flensburg's most beautiful inner courts with brick warehouses, cafés and galleries. ](/en/flensburger-hoefe) [ ![Flensburger Pilsener swing-top bottle and fish roll on the harbour with a sailing ship in the background](/assets/journal-brauereien-flensburg-960w-Be9epE4W.webp) Travel Guide · 11 MIN ## Brewing & Breweries on the Flensburg Fjord Six breweries between Flensburg, Dollerup, Sylt and Glücksburg — from Flens and Hansens via FARM REBLS and URSTROM to Sylter Hopfen and LYKKE. History, addresses, tastings. ](/en/brauereien-flensburger-foerde) [ ![Beach chairs on the Flensburg Fjord in high summer](/assets/region-strand-strandkoerbe-960w-CBnfv7-b.webp) Lifestyle · 10 MIN ## Summer at the Fjord — June, July, August by the water Sun after 10 p.m., water at 22 degrees, rapeseed fields, harbour festivals, kite season on Holnis: the complete high-season guide to the Flensburg Fjord. ](/en/sommer) [ ![Fjord coast in spring — empty beaches on the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-fruehling-krokus-960w-CgDEfa6W.webp) Lifestyle · 8 MIN ## Spring at the Baltic Sea — when the fjord still belongs to you March, April, May on the Flensburg Fjord: empty beaches, crocus bloom in Husum, heated pool from season start, the Rum-Regatta in Flensburg — all at low-season rates. ](/en/fruehling) [ ![Beach near Holnis — northernmost mainland tip of Germany on the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/region-holnis-strand-960w-BaEW8ExN.webp) Location · 14 MIN ## Holnis Peninsula — Germany's northernmost mainland 360 ha nature reserve, three beaches, the best kite spot on the western Baltic and views to Denmark. The complete guide to the peninsula on Villa Boreal's doorstep. ](/en/holnis) [ ![Aerial view of Bockholmwik on the Flensburg Fjord — getting to Villa Boreal Glücksburg](/assets/bockholmwik-aerial-960w-Cqyb-FgO.webp) Travel Guide · 8 MIN ## Getting to Villa Boreal By car, train from Hamburg or Berlin, plane from Copenhagen — every route to Bockholm near Glücksburg, with travel times, EV wallbox and key handover details. ](/en/anreise) [ ![Living room with fireplace and fjord view — Villa Boreal workation on the Baltic Sea](/assets/journal-workation-strand-laptop-960w-CfsI6iEv.webp) Lifestyle · 10 MIN ## Workation on the Baltic Sea Fibre WLAN, the beach house as private office, pool and sauna after work — Villa Boreal as a remote-work workation retreat in Glücksburg on the Flensburg Fjord. ](/en/workation) [ ![Flensburg Fjord coast with fishing spot — Villa Boreal fishing guide](/assets/journal-angeln-fischer-boot-960w-6Nrg5Mzd.webp) Travel Guide · 12 MIN ## Fishing on the Flensburg Fjord Cod, sea trout, flatfish — the best fishing spots from your own jetty, by boat or along the coast. Plus: licence, season and minimum sizes. ](/en/angeln) [ ![Living room with fireplace at Villa Boreal — luxury villa for couples on the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-paare-strand-960w-oFIzjLqJ.webp) Lifestyle · 6 MIN ## Holiday villa for couples on the Flensburg Fjord A romantic escape for two: private pool, sauna, fireplace and your own jetty — the villa as an exclusive retreat for just the two of you. ](/en/ferienhaus-paare) [ ![Dog on a natural Baltic beach at the Flensburg Fjord near Holnis at sunset](/assets/journal-hund-strand-sonnenuntergang-960w-PiX_Dgrq.webp) Travel Guide · 12 MIN ## Holiday with Dog on the Flensburg Fjord Dog-friendly Baltic beaches, coastal trails and restaurants around Glücksburg — plus: Villa Boreal accepts dogs on request. ](/en/hund) [ ![Snow-covered cliff on the Flensburg Fjord with pale winter sunset](/assets/journal-winterurlaub-foerde-960w-CQbdw5Tw.webp) Lifestyle · 8 MIN ## Winter on the Baltic — The fjord is yours Fireside evenings, sauna nights, empty beaches: why a winter holiday on the Flensburg Fjord from November to March is the most honest season — in a luxury villa with pool. ](/en/winterurlaub) [ ![Day trip Angeln and Schlei — historic Kappeln harbour with the Dutch Amanda windmill and sailing boats](/assets/journal-tagesausflug-angeln-schlei-960w-Bc609m2C.webp) Travel Guide · 16 MIN ## Day trip to Angeln, Schleswig & the Schlei — Vikings and Anglo-Saxons A day through 1,500 years of history: Gottorf Castle, UNESCO Hedeby Viking town, the cradle of the Anglo-Saxons and Kappeln at the Schlei mouth — Northern Germany's most historic region. ](/en/tagesausflug-angeln-schlei) [ ![Day trip Husum — colourful gabled houses around the inner harbour with fishing cutters and sailing boats](/assets/journal-tagesausflug-husum-960w-1B6eQW2b.webp) Travel Guide · 12 MIN ## Day trip to Husum — harbour, CJ Schmidt & crocus bloom A day in Husum, the „grey town by the sea“: inner harbour, fish rolls from the cutter, shopping at CJ Schmidt and the famous crocus bloom in spring. ](/en/tagesausflug-husum) [ ![Day trip to Denmark — colourful harbour houses and red lighthouse on the Danish coast](/assets/journal-tagesausflug-daenemark-960w-BfAxOp_7.webp) Travel Guide · 14 MIN ## Day trip to Denmark — three routes from the fjord Three perfectly planned day routes from Villa Boreal: Sønderborg & Augustenborg, Rømø & Tønder, Legoland Billund — royal history, Wadden Sea and family fun. ](/en/tagesausflug-daenemark) [ ![Art at the Flensburg Fjord — artist portraits and galleries between Flensburg, Glücksburg and Seebüll](/assets/journal-kunst-leiss-960w-D1N4_560.webp) Location · 16 MIN ## Art at the Flensburg Fjord — Artists & Galleries From fantastic realism to Expressionism: five artists and seven galleries around the Flensburg Fjord — from Hans-Ruprecht Leiß through Emil Nolde to the Museumsberg Flensburg. ](/en/kunst-kuenstler-galerien-flensburger-foerde) [ ![Falshöft lighthouse in golden evening light on Geltinger Bay — red-and-white striped cast-iron tower](/assets/leuchtturm-falshoeft-960w-DeuDDn6s.webp) Location · 14 MIN ## Lighthouses of the Flensburg Fjord & Schlei Four lighthouses, one day: the complete guide with history, visiting tips and addresses for Holnis, Falshöft, Kalkgrund and Schleimünde — all reachable within 30 minutes of Villa Boreal. ](/en/leuchttuerme-flensburger-foerde) [ ![Fresh North German fish rolls with smoked salmon and herring on a wooden pier at the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-fischbroetchen-hafen-960w-CM-0COiX.webp) Lifestyle · 12 MIN ## The best fish rolls (Fischbrötchen) on the Flensburg Fjord Where to find the best fish rolls around Glücksburg and the Flensburg Fjord — from the insider stand in Langballigau to the legendary Flensburger Gedeck at the historic harbour. ](/en/fischbroetchen-flensburger-foerde) [ ![Tennis court in warm evening light on the Flensburg Fjord — staying active on holiday](/assets/journal-aktiv-sportlich-960w-D4hDInK7.webp) Travel Guide · 14 MIN ## Active & Sporty on the Fjord — Where to Play Tennis, Padel, Yoga, Surf & More The practical sport guide for your stay near Flensburg: concrete addresses for tennis, padel, yoga, pilates, fitness, surfing, kiting, SUP, swimming, climbing, golf and horse riding — all reachable within 5 to 30 minutes from Villa Boreal. ](/en/aktiv-sportlich) [ ![Atmospheric sports arena in Flensburg — handball, football and boxing live](/assets/journal-sport-flensburg-960w-DPFdxmGF.webp) Location · 10 MIN ## Live Sports in Flensburg — Watch Handball, Football & Boxing A visitor's guide to live sports near the Flensburg Fjord: SG Flensburg-Handewitt handball at the 'Hell of the North', SC Weiche 08 football, boxing galas and tennis — with ticket tips for English-speaking guests. ](/en/sport-flensburg) [ ![Historic Flensburg harbour with merchant houses and sailing ships](/assets/journal-geschichte-flensburg-960w-FqCMzHHQ.webp) Location · 18 MIN ## History of Flensburg – Rum, Lions and Two Nations From its Danish founding through colonial trade, rum merchants and distilleries to the last Reich government in Mürwik: 800 years of Flensburg's city history. ](/en/flensburg-geschichte) [ ![Sailboats and surfers on the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-segeln-surfen-960w-Bn4w5e7E.webp) Travel Guide · 15 MIN ## Sailing, Surfing & Boats on the Flensburg Fjord Hanseatic Yacht School, kite spots at Holnis, SUP tours to the Oxen Islands and boat hire: All water sports schools and rentals with contact details. ](/en/segeln-surfen) [ ![Sailing boats at the Rum Regatta in Flensburg harbour with spectators on the quay](/assets/journal-veranstaltungen-960w-DOQHQBsI.webp) Location · 10 MIN ## Events & Markets on the Flensburg Fjord Rum Regatta, Herring Days, SHMF, Crab Days and Christmas Markets: The complete annual calendar of the Flensburg Fjord with all highlights. ](/en/veranstaltungen) [ ![Historic red-brick museum building in Flensburg with harbour in the background](/assets/journal-kultur-960w-DeMNSMhS.webp) Location · 20 MIN ## Museums, Theatre & Cultural Life on the Fjord Maritime Museum, Phänomenta, Viking Haithabu, City Theatre, Orpheus and Hölle Nord: The complete culture guide for the Flensburg Fjord. ](/en/kultur) [ ![Spa area with heated pool and panoramic views of the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-wellness-960w-CBVdlscN.webp) Lifestyle · 12 MIN ## Wellness & Spa – Best Addresses Around the Fjord From the 1,400 m² Hof-Therme at Alter Meierhof to Denmark's largest spa: the premium wellness guide for both sides of the Flensburg Fjord. ](/en/wellness) [ ![Flensburg rum bottles and artisan cheese selection on a wooden table](/assets/journal-kulinarisches-960w-B0ziUsuB.webp) Lifestyle · 20 MIN ## Wine, Rum & Specialties – Fjord Gourmet Guide Flensburg's rum heritage, world-class cheese, Danish liquorice, craft beer and the legendary Pharisäer coffee: The culinary guide to the Flensburg Fjord. ](/en/kulinarisches) [ ![Glücksburg Castle reflected in its moat – historic Baltic Sea landmark](/assets/journal-geschichte-960w-oi4NKPLJ.webp) Location · 12 MIN ## Glücksburg – From the Cradle of Europe to the Baltic Spa Over 800 years of royal heritage: the Cistercian monastery, the ducal castle, tsars' daughters and the most glamorous Baltic spa resort in Northern Germany. The complete history of Glücksburg, Holnis and Bockholm. ](/en/gluecksburg-geschichte) [ ![Freshly prepared fish dish with herbs – traditional Flensburg Fjord cuisine](/assets/journal-spezialitaeten-960w-CJXys-O-.webp) Lifestyle · 20 MIN ## Local Cuisine – Specialties of the Flensburg Fjord Schnüüsch, Labskaus, Matjes, Smørrebrød and the Pharisäer: the local food guide to 41 dishes and drinks of the German-Danish fjord cuisine with restaurant tips. ](/en/regionale-spezialitaeten) [ ![Hiking trail at the Flensburg Fjord with sea view](/assets/journal-wandern-960w-hfHTcbpC.webp) Travel Guide · 15 MIN ## Cycling & Hiking at the Flensburg Fjord Fördesteig, Gendarmstien, Holnis trails, Langballigau valley and cycling routes – the outdoor guide with interactive maps from Villa Boreal. ](/en/wandern-radfahren) [ ![Children playing at the Flensburg Fjord beach](/assets/journal-kinder-960w-__QJy5wh.webp) Travel Guide · 15 MIN ## Kids & Family at the Flensburg Fjord The family activities guide with 20 excursion destinations for kids – Glücksburg Castle, Tolk-Schau, Gettorf Zoo, sailing, Phänomenta, barefoot park and more. ](/en/kinder) [ ![Fish stand at the harbour with fresh catch – local supplies near Glücksburg on the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-versorgung-960w-DkH2f_Hl.webp) Travel Guide · 10 MIN ## Daily Supplies on the Flensburg Fjord – Villa Boreal Guide Supermarkets, bakeries, fish stands, farm shops and pharmacies on the Flensburg Fjord – everything you need to know about daily essentials in Bockholm and surroundings. ](/en/versorgung) [ ![Coffee cup and pastries on a terrace table with Flensburg Fjord views](/assets/journal-cafe-960w-BfcleHfX.webp) Lifestyle · 12 MIN ## Cafés & Breakfast Spots on the Flensburg Fjord From specialty roasters to beachside cafés on Holnis: The 17 best cafés and breakfast spots around Villa Boreal in Bockholm. ](/en/cafe-fruehstueck) [ ![Display of regional products at a farm shop on the Flensburg Fjord – cheese, jams and honey](/assets/journal-shopping-960w-FRPGm73P.webp) Lifestyle · 15 MIN ## Regional Specialties on the Flensburg Fjord Rum distilleries, farm shops, beekeepers, fish smokehouses and confectioners – the complete shopping guide for regional products around Villa Boreal. ](/en/shopping) [ ![Elegantly set table at a waterfront restaurant overlooking the Flensburg Fjord](/assets/journal-restaurants-960w-C1AaI3kc.webp) Lifestyle · 12 MIN ## The Best Restaurants on the Flensburg Fjord From Michelin stars to craft brewery – the complete restaurant guide for Villa Boreal guests with 28 addresses within 45 minutes. ](/en/restaurants) [ ![Cycling along the Flensburg Fjord coastline with panoramic sea views](/assets/journal-aktivitaeten-960w-D0KIYToG.webp) Travel Guide · 15 MIN ## What to Do at the Flensburg Fjord? 26 Activity Tips From golf next door to Flensburg's old town to day trips to Sylt and Denmark – the ultimate activity guide for Villa Boreal guests. ](/en/ausfluege) [ ![Beach on the Flensburg Fjord near Glücksburg – golden evening light over the water](/assets/journal-straende-960w-DeJXF5xc.webp) Location · 15 MIN ## Beach Holiday Glücksburg – The Most Beautiful Beaches on the Flensburg Fjord Bockholm, Holnis Point, Sandwig — your beach holiday in Glücksburg starts at some of the quietest, most beautiful and hidden coves on the German Baltic coast. An overview. ](/en/straende) [ ![Luxurious living area with panoramic windows and Baltic Sea views](/assets/journal-ferienhaus-vs-hotel-960w-CdNcToj-.webp) Lifestyle · 6 MIN ## Holiday Home vs. Hotel – Which Is Better on the Baltic Sea? Privacy, space and your own rhythm: an honest comparison of why a holiday home on the Baltic Sea often trumps a hotel stay — and what to look for. ](/en/ferienhaus-vs-hotel-ostsee) ## Guides - [Beaches](/en/straende) - [Day trips](/en/ausfluege) - [Hiking & cycling](/en/wandern-radfahren) - [Sailing & surfing](/en/segeln-surfen) - [Fishing](/en/angeln) - [Wellness](/en/wellness) - [Kids & family](/en/kinder) - [With dog](/en/hund) ## Food & drink - [Restaurants](/en/restaurants) - [Cafés & breakfast](/en/cafe-fruehstueck) - [Culinary](/en/kulinarisches) - [Specialities](/en/regionale-spezialitaeten) - [Fischbrötchen](/en/fischbroetchen-flensburger-foerde) - [Breweries & rum](/en/brauereien-flensburger-foerde) - [Shopping](/en/shopping) - [Supplies](/en/versorgung) ## Region & culture - [Holnis peninsula](/en/holnis) - [Glücksburg](/en/gluecksburg-geschichte) - [Flensburg](/en/flensburg-geschichte) - [Merchant courtyards](/en/flensburger-hoefe) - [Art & galleries](/en/kunst-kuenstler-galerien-flensburger-foerde) - [Museums & theatre](/en/kultur) - [Lighthouses](/en/leuchttuerme-flensburger-foerde) - [Glücksburg Forest](/en/gluecksburger-wald) - [Guided tours](/en/stadtfuehrungen-gluecksburg) - [Sport in Flensburg](/en/sport-flensburg) - [Whales of the Baltic](/en/wale-ostsee) ## Day trips - [Denmark](/en/tagesausflug-daenemark) - [Husum & North Sea](/en/tagesausflug-husum) - [Angeln & Schlei](/en/tagesausflug-angeln-schlei) - [Theme & animal parks](/en/freizeitparks-tierparks-kinder) - [Events](/en/veranstaltungen) - [Rum Regatta](/en/rum-regatta) - [Active & sporty](/en/aktiv-sportlich) ## Seasons & stays - [Spring](/en/fruehling) - [Summer](/en/sommer) - [Winter](/en/winterurlaub) - [Easter](/en/ostern) - [New Year's Eve](/en/silvester) - [For couples](/en/ferienhaus-paare) - [Workation](/en/workation) - [Getting here](/en/anreise) - [Practical info](/en/praktische-infos) Villa Boreal © 2026 Villa Boreal · Luxury Holiday Home Glücksburg · Flensburg Fjord · Baltic Sea [Journal](/en/journal)[Fjord Beaches](/en/straende)[Home vs. Hotel](/en/ferienhaus-vs-hotel-ostsee)[Luxury Home Guide →](/en/luxus-ferienhaus-ostsee-strand#booking-cta) [Imprint](/en/impressum)[Privacy Policy](/en/datenschutz)[FAQ](/en/faq)[Getting here](/en/anreise)[Practical info](/en/praktische-infos)[New Year's Eve](/en/silvester)[Easter](/en/ostern)[Ferienhaus am Wasser](/en/ferienhaus-ostsee-direkt-am-wasser)[Ferienhaus Glücksburg](/en/ferienhaus-gluecksburg-ostsee)[Haus mit Meerblick](/en/haus-meerblick-ostsee-mieten)[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/villa.boreal/)[Villa Austral](https://villa-austral.com) [Deutsch](/journal)[English](/en/journal)[Dansk](/da/journal)