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We've compiled the best of the best in Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Coast - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
A proud owner of a Michelin star since it opened its doors in 1978, Landhaus Scherrer continues to be one of the city's best-known and most celebrated restaurants. The focus is on the use of organic, sustainable ingredients to produce classic and modern German cuisine with international touches, and unsurprisingly, the accompanying wine list is exceptional.
This extension of the Louis C. Jacob Hotel consists of a relaxed Bistro, a wine bar, and a more formal Brasserie that boasts a large bay window with excellent views of ships gliding up the Elbe. But it's the brasserie that stands out, offering a unique take on French dishes with seasonal northern German ingredients as well as local fish delicacies.
This bright-red lightship served in the English Channel before it retired to the city harbor in 1989 and became a landmark restaurant, guesthouse, and pub. Local favorites such as Hamburger Pannfisch (panfried fish with mustard sauce) and Labskaus (a mixture of corned beef, potato, onion, beet, and gherkins) are on the ship's extensive menu, along with Argentine steaks and rack of lamb.
One of the best dining choices in the region has held a Michelin star for more than twenty years. Located in an old manor house (now a luxurious Relais & Chateaux hotel), the gourmet restaurant is open for dinner and offers a prix-fixe menu with international dishes. In summer, outdoor dining on the patio is a great way to relax.
This restaurant embodies the idea of “think global, act local” and brings American food to your table through its menu, which is inspired by Creole and Cajun cuisines in Louisiana. Kitchens's concept is rooted in travel experiences and culinary adaptation in an elegant environment. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and anyone can also enjoy cocktails on its rooftop bar Moon 46 overlooking the HafenCity.
Committed to the city's maritime heritage, Wullenwever serves fish such as bass, halibut, plaice, pike, and trout, which is fried or sautéed according to local country cooking. It's certainly one of the most attractive establishments in town, with dark furniture, chandeliers, and oil paintings on pale pastel walls.
