Schleswig is attractively located on the Baltic at the Shlei head, which is a long narrow inlet. Belonging to Kiel University, the Landesmuseum of Archaeology is home to one of the most spectacular prehistoric material collections in Germany. One of the many outstanding items is the 23 meter famous Nydam Boat from A.D. 350. When spending a week or weekend, Schleswig tourists will amazed at the art treasures displayed at the Landesmuseum of Art and Culture. Dating from the twelfth century to the twentieth century, there are wonderful furnishings, furniture, and medieval sculpture from stately mansions to common houses, folk art, and many other items.
Visitors staying in Schleswig hotels or Schleswig cheap hotels near the old town will enjoy a trip to the Gothic Cathedral of St Peter. Most of it dates from the twelfth to fifteenth century except the 110.50-meter tower constructed in 1889-94. The carved oak Bordesholm Altar is 16 meters high with over 390 carved figures. EasyToBook.com makes it easy to find luxury hotels in Schleswig and the discount hotels Schleswig has available.