Welche Strände gibt es bei Glücksburg?

Glücksburg bietet mehrere Strände an der Flensburger Förde: den Sandstrand Sandwig, den Naturstrand Bockholm, Holnis-Drei und den Strand an der Fördepromenade.

Sind die Strände an der Flensburger Förde hundefreundlich?

Ja, es gibt ausgewiesene Hundestrände, u.a. in Holnis und Bockholm, wo Hunde ganzjährig erlaubt sind.

Gibt es Strände mit DLRG-Aufsicht?

Ja, die größeren Badestrände in Glücksburg und Langballigau sind in der Hauptsaison durch DLRG-Rettungsschwimmer überwacht.

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VILLA BOREAL · BERGLYK 8 · BOCKHOLM · FLENSBURG FJORD

The 17 best beaches around Villa Boreal

From the tranquil cove in Bockholm to the family beach at Holnis and the legendary Annie's Kiosk in Sønderhav – the complete beach guide for Villa Boreal guests.

🌊 Inner Fjord🏖 Outer Fjord🇩🇰 Denmark

All distances from Berglyk 8, Bockholm · Updated 2025

Beach chair & promenade

Sandwig Glücksburg

Kite & surf

Holnis · Bockholmwik

Shallow water & kids

Holnis Drei · Langballigau

Wild natural beach

Habernis · Westerholz

Beach & dining

Solitüde · Wassersleben · Holnis

With dog

Bockholmwik · Langballigau

Danish day trip

Kollund · Sønderhav

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From the tranquil cove in Bockholm to the family beach at Holnis and the legendary Annie's Kiosk in Sønderhav – the complete beach guide for Villa Boreal guests.

Inner Fjord, Glücksburg & Flensburg

Calm waters, promenade atmosphere, dining – the beaches right on your doorstep

7 Beaches

~6 km · ~8 minSpa beachDining ✓

Sandwig – Glücksburg's Resort Beach

~6 km · ~8 min · Glücksburg spa promenade · sandy beach · beach chairs · pier · lifeguard · ferry

Sandy beachLifeguardVisitor's taxBeach chairs for rentSeveral restaurants

The classic resort beach of Glücksburg with its historic promenade – visitors have been strolling here for over 150 years. Shallow water near the shore, bathing platform, beach chairs. The historic beach hotel provides an elegant backdrop. Seasonal lifeguard service. Shallow water ideal for small children. Arrive by MS Viking ferry directly from Flensburg harbour.

Parking:free (parking disc), limited

Lifeguard:seasonal, sometimes on site

Dogs:allowed outside the season

Beachfront dining

🍴Restaurant Felix – Strandhotel Glücksburg – Gault-Millau, lava grill, fjord view · year-round

🍴Pier 54 – beach bistro, fish rolls, burgers, cocktails, terrace · seasonal

🍴Strandpavillon – snacks, drinks right by the Strandhotel · seasonal

🍴Ice cream parlour & kiosk – on the promenade · summer

💡 Pre-book beach chairs online at gluecksburg.de – they sell out fast in high season. Arrive by MS Viking from Flensburg harbour.

~1 km · walk from villa!Right by Villa BorealFree

Bockholm – The Beach on Your Doorstep

~1 km · 10 min walk from Berglyk 8 · natural shore · fjord view · quiet · no crowds

Natural shoreFjord view to DenmarkVery quietDogs allowedPrivate jetty (villa)

The most immediate water access for Villa Boreal guests – reachable on foot. The shore at Bockholm is naturally preserved: no crowds, no organised bathing, no parking stress. A quiet natural bay with panoramic views of the Flensburg Fjord and the Danish coast opposite. The villa's private jetty is located here. Perfect for morning swims, evening walks or meditative moments with coffee and fjord.

Access:10 min walk from Berglyk 8

Dogs:allowed

Infrastructure:For beach life: Bockholmwik (~2 km) or Holnis (~14 km)

Dining nearby

🍴Bock 19 – Bockholmwik – café & restaurant with fjord view, regional-seasonal, homemade cakes · ~2 km

💡 Villa Boreal's private jetty: step out early, fjord in the morning mist, coffee in hand. This is not a beach you can book anywhere.

~18 km · ~20 minFlensburg's most popular beachDining ✓

Solitüde – Flensburg's Favourite Beach

~18 km · ~20 min · east shore of Flensburg · large sandy beach · dunes · lifeguard · restaurant · mini-golf

Wide sandy beachDune landscapeLifeguardSUP & surfMini-golfRestaurant + snack bar

Flensburg's finest beach – a generous sandy beach with small dunes, curving into the bay of Meierwik. Lively beach atmosphere, SUP rental, surf school, beach volleyball, mini-golf and an excellent restaurant in the historic manor house. Bus line 3 from Flensburg.

Parking:free, several lots

Lifeguard:manned (in season)

Dogs:outside the bathing season

Beachfront dining

🍴Ristorante Acqua – (formerly Acquarello) – inside the historic manor at Solitüde 13, modern Italian, fjord view, 100 indoor / 120 outdoor seats · acqua-fl.de

🍴Bastian's beach snack – burgers, currywurst, drinks right on the beach · seasonal

🍴Solitüde mini-golf – right next to the restaurant · seasonal

💡 Acqua/Acquarello is one of the loveliest evening restaurants on the fjord. Reservation recommended – often fully booked in the evenings.

~17 km · ~20 minMarina flairFree

Fahrensodde – Natural Beach at the Marina

~17 km · ~20 min · Flensburg-Mürwik · natural beach · marina · 2 sailing clubs · DLRG headquarters

Natural beachSailing harbourCanoe clubWind-exposedCoastal path → Solitüde

Fahrensodde is a small stretch of coast in the Flensburg district of Mürwik with characteristic marina atmosphere. Two sailing clubs and Flensburg's oldest canoe club call this home. Natural and uncrowded. Great starting point for the coastal path towards Solitüde.

Parking:free, limited

Special:DLRG Flensburg headquarters

Combination:Ewoldtweg → Solitüde (~1.5 km), back by bus line 3

💡 A nice combo walk: Fahrensodde → Solitüde via the Ewoldtweg, return by bus line 3. The classic Flensburg summer afternoon.

~22 km · ~25 minNo entry feeDining ✓

Wassersleben – The Border Beach

~22 km · ~25 min · Harrislee municipality · 300 m from the DK border · ~600 m sandy beach · lifeguard · playground · mini-golf

Sandy beach ~600 mLifeguardPlaygroundMini-golf2 dining options

Wassersleben lies 300 metres from the German-Danish border. Around 600 m of sandy beach, shallow water, playground, mini-golf, beach volleyball. Parking directly at the beach, lifeguard service. A footpath leads to Denmark to the north.

Parking:free, right at the beach

Lifeguard:15 June–31 August, intermittent

Special:Footpath to Denmark (Kollund) 400 m to the north

Beachfront dining

🍴Trenta Quattro – right at the beach, pizza, pasta, burgers with a real sea view, terrace · trentaquattro.de

🍴Beach kiosk – Hotel Wassersleben – bar & snacks, daily 10 am–8 pm · Wassersleben 4, Harrislee

💡 Walk into Denmark from here: Schusterkate border crossing (400 m north) – a narrow footbridge with border stone no. 1. Quite an experience as a stroll.

~20 km · ~22 minFree

Ostseebad – Flensburg North Exit

~20 km · ~22 min · north edge of Flensburg · 500 m sandy beach · jetty · playground · kiosk · grills

Sandy beach ~500 mLifeguard (seasonal)Long jettyPlaygroundGrill spots

The beach at the northern exit of Flensburg, on the way to Wassersleben. Good infrastructure: seasonal lifeguard, free parking, BBQ areas, long jetty, playground and kiosk. Around 500 m of coastline. Less busy than Solitüde.

Parking:free

Lifeguard:seasonal

Combination:1 km beach walk to Solitüde possible

💡 Less well known than Solitüde – noticeably quieter in high season. A nice 1 km beach walk to Solitüde is possible.

~12 km · ~15 minBest fjord panoramaFree

Quellental & Holnis Point – Natural Beach at the Lighthouse

~12 km · ~15 min · Holnis peninsula, west side · natural coast · 23 m Holnis cliff · panorama · surfers & kiters

Natural coastHolnis cliff 23 mPanoramic viewSurfers & kitersNo infrastructure

The western side of the Holnis peninsula – less known than Holnis Drei on the eastern side, but in many ways more beautiful. From the Holnis cliff (23 m high) you get a unique panoramic view of both sides of the fjord simultaneously. Natural shore, wind-sheltered niches, lighthouse. No organised facilities – pure nature.

Parking:few free spaces at Holnis

Special:former brickworks site, historic groynes

💡 The best vantage point on the entire fjord: from the cliff edge you can see Germany and Denmark at the same time. Early in the morning all alone here – unforgettable.

Outer Fjord & Angeln Coast

Where the fjord meets the Baltic Sea – natural beaches, Habernis, fishing harbours and untouched shores

6 Beaches

~14 km · ~18 minBest children's beach3 dining options ✓

Holnis Drei – The Fjord's Family Beach

~14 km · ~18 min · east side of Holnis · sandy beach · very shallow water · beach chairs · surf school · lifeguard

Fine sandy beachLifeguardVisitor's tax ~2 €Surf school & SUPBeach chairs3 restaurants

The region's best family beach. The water is so shallow that even toddlers can splash safely. Beach chairs, SUP and windsurfing boards available for rent, surf school, lifeguard. Three dining venues and the Adventure Fjordgolf mini-golf course along the resort beach.

Parking:large car park ~€1.50/day, come early!

Lifeguard:seasonally manned

Dogs:outside the bathing season

Dining at Holnis spa beach

🍴Strandcafé Holnis – Ostsee Strandhaus – breakfast buffet from 8 am (€24.90), cakes, waffles, tarte flambée · Apr–Oct daily 8 am–6/8 pm

🍴Strandpavillon Holnis – burgers, snacks, cold Flens, occasional live music · seasonal

🍴Ristorante San Remo – Mediterranean cuisine, pizza, pasta, terrace with fjord view · seasonal

🍴Adventure Minigolf Fjordgolf – right on the promenade · seasonal

💡 Arrive early in summer – the car park fills up fast. The Holnis beach café has the best breakfast terrace on the entire fjord coast.

~2 km · walk from villa!Natural beach on your doorstepCafé next door ✓

Bockholmwik – The Natural Beach from Villa Boreal

~2 km · ~4 min · 25 min walk from Berglyk 8 · natural beach · wild rose cove · kite & surf · campsite · dogs

Wide natural beachKite & surfDogs allowedCampsite & marinaFördesteig stage

The nearest full beach from Villa Boreal – reachable on foot. Spacious, natural, with wild rose bushes providing windbreak niches and a small marina at the western end. Few bathers, many hikers, surfers and kiters. Dogs allowed.

Parking:free, at the campsite

Dogs:allowed, dog meadow at the campsite

Tip:5 km loop beach → Siegum forest → meadows → back

Dining

🍴Bock 19 – café & restaurant with fjord view, regional-seasonal, homemade cakes, hot dishes · right at Bockholmwik

💡 Evening walk from Berglyk 8 to Bockholmwik (~2 km footpath) with a picnic and sunset over the fjord – the only excursion that doesn't require a car.

~10 km · ~12 minInsider tip – "Northern Caribbean"Strand Lounge ✓

Habernis – The Quiet Bay with the Beach Lounge

~10 km · ~12 min · Habernis 7, Steinberg · natural beach · Baltic · moor walks · very quiet · Strand Lounge

Natural beach on the BalticHabernisser moorVery quietDogs allowedStrand Lounge

Habernis sits at the outer edge of the Flensburg Fjord, right on the open Baltic Sea – perhaps the region's best-kept secret. Just a few houses, a natural beach, the Habernis moorland behind with hiking trails through dunes and forests, and a sea view that stretches further than any other fjord beach.

Parking:free, limited

Dogs:allowed

Hike:3–6 km moor loop through dunes and forest

Beachfront dining

🍴Strand Lounge Habernis – right by the water, beach terrace, Baltic view, burgers (200 g Husum heifer), salads, pasta, fish, cocktails · Wed–Thu 2–9 pm, Fri–Sun 12–9 pm · strandlounge-habernis.de

💡 Visit Habernis on weekdays, hike the moor trail (3–6 km), then enjoy cocktails at the Beach Lounge at sunset – the insider tip among the region's beach days.

~8 km · ~10 minBeach & fishing harbourDining ✓

Langballigau – Beach, Harbour & Fish Rolls

~8 km · ~10 min · sandy beach · fishing harbour · cutters · beach chairs · ferry to Denmark

Sandy beachLifeguardFishing harbourDog beach next doorFerry → Denmark3 venues

Langballigau combines everything in a compact area: lovely sandy beach, lifeguard service, shallow family-friendly water, the picturesque fishing harbour right next door. Beach chairs for rent. The MS Feodora II departs for the ferry to Sønderborg, Denmark. Separate dog beach.

Parking:free, right at the beach

Dogs:separate dog beach towards Westerholz

Ferry:MS Feodora II → Sønderborg (DK), seasonal

Beachfront dining

🍴Odinfischer Bistro – fresh smoked fish from the cutter, fish rolls, smoked eel · tel. +49 152 22607873 · seasonal at the harbour

🍴Fährhaus Langballigau – restaurant at the harbour, regional cuisine, fjord view · seasonal

🍴Eiscafé Piccolo – ice cream, waffles, coffee right on the beach · summer

💡 Buy fish from the cutter in the morning (Christopher Lehuniak, tel. +49 152 22607873), beach in the afternoon, ferry to Sønderborg in the evening – the complete Langballigau day.

~10 km · ~12 minQuietest beachFree

Westerholz – The Quiet Beach Section

~10 km · ~12 min · right next to Langballigau · quiet natural beach · jetty · dog beach

Natural beachSmall bathing jettyDogs allowedBistro StrandgutPromenade to Langballigau

Westerholz is the quieter counterpart to Langballigau – less known, less visited, with a beautiful woodland section behind the beach. Small, well-maintained natural beach with a bathing bridge, official dog beach.

Parking:free, CVW campsite

Dogs:allowed

Hike:Langballig valley to Unewatt (Angeln countryside museum)

Dining

🍴Bistro Strandgut – homemade tarte flambée, soups, cakes, tortes, indoor and outdoor seating · seasonal

💡 Beach walk Langballigau → Westerholz → back (about 30 min each way) with a stop at Bistro Strandgut for homemade cake – a relaxed half-day.

~12 km · ~15 minWildest stretch of beachFree

Siegumlund & Westerholz Natural Shore

~12 km · ~15 min · wild natural beach · solitary · no infrastructure · Fördesteig

Wild natural beachNo infrastructureVery solitaryFördesteig

Siegumlund is the wildest and most secluded beach section in the area – stretching from Westerholz towards Bockholmwik, this untouched natural coast is barely developed and rarely visited. No kiosk, no car park, no lifeguard. Just water, coastline and the Fördesteig hiking trail.

Access:Fördesteig stage Bockholmwik → Langballigau

Character:No kiosk, no parking, no lifeguard – pure nature

💡 Swim here in the early morning – all alone, fjord like a mirror, harbour porpoises possible. No other beach in the region offers this kind of silence.

Danish Fjord Coast

The other shore – Danish bathing beaches, Annie's Kiosk, the Gendarmstien trail and bays with tropical flair

4 Beaches & Spots

Denmark · ~25 km · ~25 minNo entry fee

Kollund Beach – Coastal Village at the Border

~25 km · ~25 min · Denmark, Kruså municipality · natural beach · woods to the water · grill area · Gendarmstien

Natural beachDenmarkOften pebblyWoods to the waterGrill areaDogs allowed

Kollund lies directly on the Danish side of the border. The beach is small and often stony, but with a beautiful view of the inner fjord. Forest reaches right down to the water. BBQ area, WC, free parking. The Gendarmstien trail runs right along the beach.

Parking:free, small area

Dogs:allowed

Gendarmstien:start of the coastal trail to Sønderhav (15 km)

💡 Combination: Kollund → hot dog at Annie's Kiosk Sønderhav (12 km, by car or via the Gendarmstien) = the classic Denmark day trip from the fjord region.

Denmark · ~28 km · ~28 minCult: Annie's Kiosk since 1936Cult snack ✓

Sønderhav & Annie's Kiosk – The Legendary Hot Dog Haven

~28 km · ~28 min · Denmark, Fjordvejen · no bathing beach · panorama · Ox Islands · Tuesday biker meet

DenmarkPanoramic viewOx IslandsAnnie's Kiosk – ~1,000 hot dogs/dayTuesday biker meet

Sønderhav is not a swimming beach – it's an experience. The small village on the Fjordvejen is world-famous for Annie's Kiosk: since 1936, around 1,000 Danish hot dogs daily. Spectacular view of the Oxen Islands. On summer Tuesdays, up to 500 motorcycles gather.

Parking:available, full on Tuesdays in summer

Annie's Kiosk:daily ~1,000 hot dogs, Danish soft serve, cult status

Biker meet:Tuesdays in summer, up to 500 motorcycles

Dining

🍴Annie's Kiosk – since 1936, ~1,000 Danish hot dogs daily, soft serve · Sønderhav 20, 6340 Kruså · seasonal

🍴Restaurant Bind – Siegfried Lenz's favourite restaurant, fine dining, fjord view · Sønderhav

💡 Tuesdays in summer: up to 500 motorcycles, a unique spectacle. On quiet weekdays: almost alone with the most spectacular view on the fjord.

Denmark · ~30 km · ~30 minHolnis panoramaFree

Rønshoved – Beach View of the Holnis Peninsula

~30 km · ~30 min · Denmark, Gendarmstien · small natural beach · panoramic view of Holnis

DenmarkNatural beachView of HolnisDogs allowed

Rønshoved offers one of the most beautiful views of the entire fjord: the Holnis peninsula lies directly opposite in full view. Small natural beach, the Gendarmstien trail right here. Tranquility, cows nearby, hardly any tourists.

Parking:free

Dogs:allowed

Gendarmstien:Sønderhav → Brunsnæs stage runs right past

💡 Walk up the small lane to the main road – from up there you get a panoramic view over the fjord and the Ox Islands that beats any guidebook.

Denmark · ~40 km · ~40 minMost popular beach in South JutlandBeach café ✓

Vemmingbund Beach – The Danish Family Paradise

~40 km · ~40 min · DK between Broager and Sønderborg · fine sand · playground · beach café · Gendarmstien

Fine sandDenmarkGently shelvingPlaygroundBeach caféDogs allowed

Vemmingbund is a small bay with holiday homes between Broager and Sønderborg – one of Southern Jutland's most popular beaches. Long stretch of sand, shallow water, ideal for swimming. Small beach café with Danish soft ice cream.

Parking:large free car park

Dogs:allowed

Combination:Vemmingbund + Dybbøl redoubts (history) + Sønderborg castle = full day out

Dining

🍴Strandcafé Vemmingbund – Danish soft serve with crocant or liquorice sprinkles, snacks, coffee · right on the beach · seasonal

💡 Danish soft serve with crocant – a simple joy that crowns the whole outing. Combination: Vemmingbund + Dybbøl redoubts + Sønderborg castle = the perfect day out.