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Kellenhusen (Ostsee)
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Explore the Kellenhusen Forest (Kellenhusener Forst) by bike or on foot; it features excellent shelter from strong coastal winds.
- The beach promenade is beautiful, but remember to pay the "Kurabgabe" (visitor's tax) to access the main beach areas during the season.
- To avoid the crowds, visit the iconic 300-meter-long pier early in the morning or late evening.
- Parking can be tight near the promenade in summer, so look for public lots slightly further inland.
🍽 Food
Grab a classic fish sandwich (like Matjes or Bismarck herring) at one of the small snack stands directly on the promenade.
Try this traditional cold-smoked ham served with brown bread in local rustic restaurants.
Enjoy this crisp local beer with your seafood dish at a beachfront terrace.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for local Sanddorn (sea buckthorn) jam, juice, or cosmetics in the local souvenir and grocery shops.
Browse the small boutiques along the promenade for nautical home decor and coastal fashion.
Take a quiet stroll through this dense coastal forest, complete with walking trails and a wild boar enclosure.
Walk further south away from the main pier for a much quieter beach experience where you can relax to the sound of the waves.
Water temperature…
Kellenhusen is a special gem on the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic coast, which impresses with its unique location between the Kellenhusen Forest and the Baltic Sea. The town has retained its family charm and features a first-rate blend of nature experience and a modern beach holiday. The extensive beach promenade invites you to stroll, while the Badestrand Kellenhusen with its fine sand and characteristic beach chairs forms the heart of the resort. Here, families will find shallow shore zones, and sports enthusiasts will find numerous opportunities for water sports. An architectural highlight is the 305-meter-long pier, whose shape resembles a sculpture floating flat over the water. It not only gives a fantastic view over the Bay of Lübeck but also serves as a pier for excursion boats and a venue for cultural events. In the evening, the pier is transformed into a colorful spectacle by modern light staging. The adjacent forest also has numerous hiking and cycling trails, which provide pleasant shade even on hot days and are a welcome change from beach life. Culinary-wise, Kellenhusen spoils its guests with fresh fish from the Baltic Sea and regional specialties in cozy restaurants right on the promenade. Arrival is easy via the A1 motorway, and on-site everything is conveniently accessible on foot or by bike. The combination of a healthy stimulating climate, maritime flair, and direct proximity to nature makes Kellenhusen a good destination for those seeking relaxation of all ages.
- Location: Germany
- Top sights: Badestrand Kellenhusen · Wildschweingehege · Großsteingrab Dahme
- Nearby: Grömitz (8 km)
- Population: ~1.074
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 60 | 48 | 45 | 36 | 51 | 63 | 77 | 69 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 62 |
Geography
Facts
- 305m long pier
- Kellenhusen Forest
- Bay of Lübeck
- Beach chair culture
- Shallow water zones
- A1 motorway access
- Promenade shopping
- Baltic health resort
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