Wine, Rum & Regional Specialties

Braasch Wein- & Rumhaus

The Braasch Wine & Rum House on the picturesque Rote Straße is one of Flensburg's most photographed facades – and far more than a shop. In the historic Braasch courtyards (cellars from the 13th, house from the 16th century), master distiller Walter Braasch reopened the Rum Manufactory Museum in 2014: a private collection on the transatlantic triangular trade, Flensburg's rum history and the production of sugar and rum.

The centrepiece is the Braasch Rum Klassik 'Chef Recipe' – a formula handed down to Walter Braasch by his master Alfred Ritter, once mixed exclusively for special guests. It has been produced again since 1998. Particularly valuable: the Private Rum 'Martinique & Jamaica', a tropical & continental aged blend from a Panama cask.

A.H. Johannsen – Ein Schluck Kulturgeschichte

Active without interruption since 1878 – making it the oldest rum house to survive the decline of Flensburg's rum trade in the 20th century. Martin Johannsen, great-grandson of the founder, runs the house today with his wife Astrid Schlesinger. In the cosy Hökerei shop, nearly a dozen own-label rum products are available to buy and taste. The Senior contains rum that has been maturing in the Marienburg since 1965.

Rum-Stadtführungen – die Geschichte zur Stadt

Two bookable walking tours bring the rum story to life: The 'Rum and Sea' tour (from the Maritime Museum, ~1.5 hrs, bookable via k3.de) leads from the harbour past the Nordertor and the West Indies warehouse to Johannsen. The 'Flensburg's Southern Old Town & Rum History' tour (tourist office) includes a visit to Braasch with tasting.

Dolleruper Destille – Whisky, Rum & Gin aus Angeln

Germany's northernmost distillery is right on Villa Boreal's doorstep. Starting as a small cider press in 2003, the Dollerup Distillery has produced a remarkable range since 2014: whisky from locally harvested Angeln barley, rum from real sugarcane juice in charred oak casks, gin with Nordic botanicals.

Neptune's Rum takes its name from the Neptunus, the first ship to bring rum to Flensburg harbour in 1755. Tasting before buying is expressly encouraged in the farm shop.

Flensburger Brauerei – Kultstatus im Bügelverschluss

The unmistakable 'Plopp' of the swing-top cap is the culinary soundtrack of northern Germany. Since 1888, the Flensburger Brewery has been brewing with water from an Ice Age spring carrying meltwater from Scandinavia. Brewery tours available: fermentation, filter and storage cellars, spectacular swing-top bottling lines.

Hansens Brauerei – Craft Beer im ältesten Rumhaus

Hansens Brewery occupies a listed building right on Flensburg's inner harbour – the town's oldest rum house. Craft beer has been brewed here in small batches since 1990. In summer: beer garden terrace with a direct view of the fjord.

Marktwirtschaft – Brauhaus zu Glücksburg

Since 2021 Glücksburg finally has its own brewpub. LYKKE beer (Danish for 'happiness') is hand-brewed by brewmaster Stefan Uphoff. Tasting board with 2–6 freely chosen varieties. On the menu: Backensholz Deichkäse on the brewpub platter, Löstrup farm bread, Holstein smoked ham.

James Farm Market & Farm Rebels Brewery

Since October 2024 the James Farm Market has everything under one roof: a farm shop with a fresh counter full of cheese, meat and charcuterie from James Farm Hörup, a glass-walled organic bakery – and the James Farm Brewery. The house beer Farm Rebels stands for small-batch craft with hops from their own farm.

Backensholzer Hofkäserei

This farmstead creamery between Schleswig and Husum is Schleswig-Holstein's culinary secret. Strictly Bioland-certified since 1989, producing artisan raw-milk cheeses from their own milk since 1991. Every cheese is unique. At the World Cheese Awards, the Deichkäse ranked among the 16 best cheeses in the world from over 4,400 entries.

James Farm Hörup – Moderne Hofkäserei mit Glasfront

James Farm was replanned in 2021 on a 5-hectare farmstead with 176 hectares of pasture and feed land – the most consistent farm-to-table concept in the region. The on-farm creamery produces semi-hard cheese, blue cheese and brine cheese. Large glass facades allow views into the production.

Biohof Svensteen – Der Hofladen nebenan

Right next door in Munkbrarup is Biohof Svensteen – open daily, no detour needed. Fresh organic eggs, field potatoes, meat, seasonal vegetables and regional produce straight from the farm. Ideal for morning supplies.

WikingerGold Imkerei – Honig von der Förde

The WikingerGold apiary in Langballig produces local fjord honey from one of the finest bee landscapes in northern Germany – wildflower meadows, coastal heather, fruit blossom. An incomparable souvenir with genuine provenance.

Fjordwein – Weingut Jensen, Dollerup

Wine from Schleswig-Holstein was long a contradiction in terms – until Carolin and Hanke Jensen turned around three hectares of arable land on their family farm in Dollerup into two vineyards. The farm has been family-owned since 1927; with the change to the fourth generation, viticulture arrived: fungus-resistant PIWI varieties, organically farmed, hand-picked and vinified in the farm's own cellar.

The Jensens were advised by a specialist who had already guided Danish estates into Nordic viticulture. The result is lean, fresh wines with clear acidity that you can only get here. Fjordwein is a FEINHEIMISCH member and thus part of the regional food scene around cheese, rum and fish.

Kutter Langballigau – Fisch direkt vom Boot

In the small fishing harbour of Langballigau, the Lehuniak family's cutters dock – a rare remnant of genuine coastal fishing. Plaice, cod, herring, flounder – depending on season and catch. No shop: just call, collect, pay.

Flensburger Fischkate – Frischfisch aus Mürwik

The Flensburger Fischkate in Mürwik is the region's go-to fish address: fresh fish, smoked fish in various styles, fish platters, salads and fish rolls to take away. Regularly rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google.

Ben's Fischhütte – Die Legende am Museumshafen

At Flensburg's museum harbour, right next to the historic sailing ships, stands an unassuming wooden hut – and in summer a queue stretching to the harbour tip. Ben's Fish Hut is the city's most popular fish-roll address. Simple, direct, no frills.

GOSCH am Hafen Flensburg

The Flensburg GOSCH branch at the harbour tip offers the best fjord view of any fish restaurant in town. Indoors and outdoors, Wed–Sun from 11 am. From GOSCH fish rolls to oyster platters.

Flensburger Fischmarkt – Jeden 2. Sonntag am Hafen

Every second Sunday of the month from March to October, the harbour promenade transforms into a fish market with direct cutter sales. 9 am to 6 pm, with fish rolls, live music and views of the museum ships.

Fischmanufaktur Rote Straße – Nordische Tapas

In the same picturesque lane as the Braasch Rum House: a small fish restaurant with character. The fish rolls here are called 'Rote Straße' and 'Grüner Flensburger', plus there's a Nordic tapas platter.

ScandiPark – Der Grenzmarkt mit dem Skandinavien-Sortiment

ScandiPark in Handewitt is no ordinary supermarket. Across 2,500 m² you'll find Scandinavian specialties rarely available in Germany: Danish liquorice tins, Den Gamle Fabrik jams in dozens of varieties, Galle & Jessen bread spread, Norwegian waffle mix, Danish cheese and spirits.

Annies Kiosk & Fjordens Perle – Hot Dog mit Kultstatus

Since 1936, roughly 1,000 Danish hot dogs have been sold here every day. Angela Merkel has been. TV crews from around the world. Listed as an insider tip in Marco Polo. The view across to the Ochsen Islands and Glücksburg opposite is spectacular. Next door: Fjordens Perle (homemade burger patties, since 2014).

Gråsten & Umgebung – Königliche Marmeladen und Gärten

Gråsten (Gravenstein) is the summer residence of the Danish royal family and famous for its historic castle gardens and the local Gravenstein apple – grown here since the 18th century. In season (August–September) it's available directly from the farm.

Strandhytten – Bio-Eis & Hofladen direkt am Fjord

On the way to Annie's Kiosk, it's worth stopping at a small white shed on Fjordvejen: the Gårdbutik (farm shop) Strandhytten. It sells organic tea, honey and jam – but above all organic ice cream from a Danish maker, in flavours such as salted caramel and liquorice. Enjoy it on the meadow in front of the hut or right by the water on the opposite side of the road, overlooking Flensburg Fjord.

Typically Danish is the topping 'guf' – a pink, foamy coating that tastes sweetly of strawberry and is added to the ice cream on request. For many Danes this foam is an essential part of an ice cream in a cone.

Bov Kro – Dänische Hausmannskost im Landgasthof

A 'kro' is a traditional Danish country inn serving hearty home cooking – and Bov Kro has the classics on the menu. The Dansk Bøf, a beef patty with braised onions, brown sauce (brun sovs) and boiled potatoes, is just as much a fixture as the Danish-style Wiener schnitzel with capers, horseradish and a slice of lemon. Hearty, honest and unmistakably Danish.

Industrivejens Grillbar – Dänischer Imbiss-Klassiker

No hygge, just honest Danish fast food: at Industrivejens Grillbar you'll find day-trippers, travellers passing through and lorry drivers. The long menu features the classics – from the Fransk Hotdog (a sausage in a roll with a hole and French dressing) to the Pølsemix (deep-fried sausage slices with chips, onions and ketchup). Portions are generous; nobody leaves hungry.