Fehmarn
Germany · Schleswig-HolsteinDE
Town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Fehmarn is an island in the Baltic Sea, off the eastern coast of Germany's northernmost state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is Germany's third-largest island, after Rügen and Usedom. Fehmarn is separated from the German peninsula of Wagria in Holstein by the Fehmarn Sound, and from the southern Danish island of Lolland by the Fehmarn Belt. It is connected to the Holsatian mainland by the Fehmarn Sound Bridge. The island belongs to the district of Ostholstein. The closest larger towns on the mainland are Heiligenhafen and Oldenburg in Holstein. Right opposite Fehmarn, on the tip of the Wagrian Peninsula, is Großenbrode.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 13,218
- Coordinates
- 54.438, 11.194
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Fehmarn
Set in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Fehmarn is a compact town. It counts about 13,218 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Fehmarn is strongest on water sports, nature and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Fehmarn
Water Sports in Fehmarn
(7)Water Sports in Fehmarn covers Bodyboard, Diving, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Sailboats. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Fehmarn.
Nature in Fehmarn
(2)Nature lovers get Beaches and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Fehmarn is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Fehmarn
(2)Sports lovers get Biking and Skateboard. Everything listed here comes from what Fehmarn is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Fehmarn
(1)Adventure in Fehmarn covers Abseiling. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Fehmarn.
More to do in Fehmarn
(1)The other activities shortlist for Fehmarn: Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Fehmarn is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Fehmarn
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Fehmarn are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Schleswig-Holstein. Time zone: Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Fehmarn that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fehmarn known for?
- Fehmarn, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is best known for water sports, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 13,218 residents.
- What can you do in Fehmarn?
- Recorded activities in Fehmarn include Bodyboard, Diving, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Sailboats. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Fehmarn?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Fehmarn located?
- Fehmarn is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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