Germany's Northernmost State: Schleswig Holstein

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1. Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost of the 16 states of Germany. Danish, German, Low German and North Frisian are the official languages of the state. Schleswig-Holstein combines Danish and German aspects of culture.

2. Schleswig-Holstein is a state of germany now but wasn't originally one before. Schleswig-Holstein didn't really matter until the mid thirteenth century when it rose up as a principality. It is said that its the median between Germany and Denmark and will be forever undivided between the two. Only because the two countries keep fighting over who it belongs to. The two countries have an agreement about Schleswig and so right now it belongs to Germany and the relationship between Germany and Denmark right now is good so they don't fight over it right now and hopefully not in the future.

3. Kiel is the capital and most populous city in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Kiel has become one of the major maritime centres of Germany. For instance, the city is known for a variety of international sailing events, including the annual Kiel Week, which is the biggest sailing event in the world. Kiel Fjord and the village of Kiel was probably first settled by Vikings who wanted to colonise the land that they had raided, and for many years they settled in German villages.

4. Lübeck is a city in Schleswig-Holstein. Because of its extensive Brick Gothic architecture, it is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Much of the old town has kept a medieval appearance with old buildings and narrow streets. At one time the town could only be entered via any of four town gates, of which today two remain, the well-known Holstentor (1478) and the Burgtor (1444).

5. The northern state has the largest national park in central Europe - the Wadden Sea National Park. The park incorporates part of the largest area of tidal flats in the world and has been an UNESCO World Heritage site since 2009.

6. Wacken Open Air becomes a shanty town filled with around 75,000 metal heads every August and things tend to get muddy... very muddy. It also has a rather spectacular looking classical festival, held this year in August. The Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival is staged in castles, palaces and churches around the state.

7. In 2014, Schleswig-Holstein became the first German state to cover 100 percent of its energy needs through renewable energy. With steady winds blowing in off the North Sea, the state creates most of its energy via wind turbines.

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[crazyman]

Bismarck had a plan; Bismarck *always* had a plan. 😎

[c.h.ingate]

My grandfather came to the U.S. in the 1890's. His home village was Maasholm which was a fishing village located close to the Baltic. I have distant cousins who reside there.

[Interrogative]

I’m an American but my family immigrated from schleswig a long time ago, seems like it would be cool to go back there.

[jeannettemartinez]

I appreciate your videos. They're very interesting.

[TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[brickstoneproductions]

No, we aren't Danes. Holstein has always been ethnically German. Schleswig was Danish for a long time but so what? Things change. Politically speaking, Schleswig was closely tied to Denmark for a few hundred years, Holstein however was part of the Holy Roman Empire Of German Nations for almost 1000 years and closer linked to the German world, the fact that both were ruled by the Danish King doesn't give you a claim to it either. The British King technically rules Canada, should Canada join Britain now? It doesn't matter either that Schleswig was ethnically Danish for 500 & ethnically German since 200 years, regions in Poland like Masuria were German for 700 years and Polish since 79 years, should we Germans get Masuria?No!

[Maridun]

Slesvig-Holsten was Danish for more than a 1000 years - however Denmark failed to understand how important the demography in a region is for the loyalty.
If the government had encouraged lots of Danes to move to the southern part of Slesvig and Holsten, things might have looked a lot different.

The regions have only been german for app. 160 years.

[Jesussayspayattention]

Hallo from Oregon USA, my Mother's (Bock, Kramer) Grandparents und my Father's Mother (Rennau) Grandparents immigrated from this Region of Germany a very long time ago.

[Alex-qrdo]

Are you called Schleswig Holsteinischer if you live in this area? I don't speak german.

[LogoTimeClark]

My grandmother was born on Fehmarn Island and my father's family is from the area between Fehmarn and Lubeck. I would plan a trip to N Germany but the pandemic has interfered with planning one. I would like to fly to Hamburg and rent a car to travel. I'm a bit unsure of driving in Germany since everything would be unfamiliar. I've watched videos and looked at maps. Mein Deutsch ist schlect so das ist eine Sorge fur mich. Would it be better to find a tour that handles lodging and travel?

[uschimuller]

By the way.. I live near Büsum and i need 5 minutes to the northsea. But i need only 60 minutes to the Balticsea.... We are the area between the oceans!!!
For me are not the oceans the best thing. I love our seagulls. Sometimes you have some seagulls in your backjard - i love it 😁

[TheCarrotMan]

Came here to see some history about the place my great grandpa is from (specifically Plön) only to see people arguing abt whether or not its Danish 😂

[marieDg]

I was born in Australia but my family is from Schwarzenbek. I wish I could get duel citizenship

[chrstianevers]

Poor pictures trying to show a great country. Bad!