Sights on Fehmarn

On Fehmarn there's so much to discover, you will want to stay longer than just a few days. Get to know the cultural, historical and natural beauty of the island and visit the museums, churches, historical buildings, ...

Historical Buildings and Monuments

Fehmarnsund Bridge: The "biggest coat-hanger of the world" was completed in 1963 and has since served as the reliable connection between Germany and the „6th continent" (Fehmarn).

Niobe Monument: The monument at the beach of Gammendorf is to remind us of the sinking of the training sailing boat of Niobe in 1932, when 69 men died.

Stone Age grave: In Wulfen, rebuilt in 2010.

Jimi-Hendrix-Memorial: The Love-and-Peace-Festival at Flügge in September 1970 was the last concert Jimi Hendrix played before his death. This memorial stone near the camping Flügger Strand was set up to honour this day.

Ruin of castle Glambeck: Built in 1210 by the Danish king, the fortress in Burgtiefe was destroyed in 1628 and covered by sand. It was washed free again in 1872 only.

Ferry Harbour of Puttgarden: The „Gate to the North" provides ferry services between Rødby in Denmark and Fehmarn. Ferries leave every 30 minutes, the crossing takes about 45 minutes.
http://www.scandlines.de – Tel.: +49-1805-116688

Museums

Peter-Wiepert-Museum of Local History: Located in the oldest house of the island, built in 1581, the museum gives you an insight into local history and much more. Burg, open June till October.

http://www.museum-fehmarn.de

E. L. Kirchner Documentation: The Fehmarn times of the painter Ernst Ludwig Kirchner are displayed in the public library. Burg, open year-round.

http://www.kirchnervereinfehmarn.de

Museum of Mills & Farming: The museum is housed inside the mill „Jachen Flünk", built in 1778. Lemkenhafen, open June till October.
http://www.museum-fehmarn.de

Open Air Museum Katharinenhof: Find out about the old trade and farming techniques. Katharinenhof, open Easter till October.
http://www.museum-katharinenhof.de 

Churches

St. Nikolai-Church in Burg

http://www.st-nikolai-kirche-burg.de


St.-Jürgen-Chapel in Burg: The gothic red brick building, located on Kapellenweg, is a protestant chapel.

St.-Johannis-Church in Petersdorf: Built in the 13th century. The 64m tower is the tallest on the island and was used as a daylight landmark in shipping.
http://www.kg-petersdorf.de

St. Petri-Church in Landkirchen: Three-winged church, built around 1230 on a small hill. The wooden tower (1638) is standing a few meters away from the nave.

St. Johannis-Church in Bannesdorf: The church was built in the 13th century, its wooden tower in 1701.

Lighthouses

Lighthouse Flügge: Built in 1914/15 next to an old light house, this is the only lighthouse on Fehmarn that is open to the public. Climb the 162 steps and enjoy the view. Open April till October.

Lighthouse Marienleuchte: Fehmarns first lighthouse was called "Marienleuchte" to honour the Danish queen Marie Sophie Frederikke. In 1964 a new tower was set up as the old one was too short.

Lighthouse Strukkamphuk: The lighthouse was installed in 1872 and is the smallest on the island.

Lighthouse Staberhuk: Built in 1903 on the south-eastern tip of Fehmarn. The painter Ernst Ludwig Kirchner lived here.

Lighthouse Westermarkelsdorf: Lighthouse on the north-western tip of Fehmarn.