Palais für aktuelle Kunst
Contemporary Art Gallery.
Galleries and Ateliers
Exhibitions of Northern Germany Artists.
11.06.-14.06.2020 – 53. Glückstädter Matjeswochen – The Matjes season
Each year on the second Thursday in June, the ceremonial ‘Matjes tasting’ initiates a four-day-long spectacular to celebrate...
December – Glückstädter Sternenzauber (Magic of the Stars)
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, our very special Sternenzauber provides a wide range of joyful and peaceful Events.
Music, Theatre and Readings
At the theatre or under the open sky…
Your hosts
Holiday apartments, hotels and nice little bed and breakfast.
Motor Caravans / Camping
Are you traveling with your mobile home or would you like to set up your tent at a campsite? Find all further information here.
Holstein – Unterelbe and Auenland
Paddling, bicycle tours & more.
Brunsbüttel and Kiel Canal
Intersection of the Elbe and the Kiel Canal.
Cities in Schleswig-Holstein
Urban flair in the land between the seas.
Rigmor von Glückstadt
Sailing on a cultural monument.
The Tidenkieker (tide watcher)
Nature trips on the Elbe.
Open for Business Sundays in Glückstadt
Open for Business Sundays.
Restaurants
Click here for a selection of restaurants in Glückstadt...
Cafés and tea shops
Click here for a selection of Cafés in Glückstadt...
Glückstadt Fish Calendar
Enjoy our seasonal fish specialities...
Town History
Compared to most other German cities, Glückstadt is very young. Its history can be followed continuously from the days of its foundation until today.
Town Anniversary 2017
In 2017 our town hosted an exciting year full of events.
Landscape and climate
The view as far as the horizon, the wide open landscape, the Elbe and the dykes… Glückstadt is located right in the middle of one of the most beautiful regions in Schleswig-Holstein - the [...]
Audio tour through the historic maritime town of Glückstadt and the museum
Both harbour and fishing industry have played a vital role throughout Glückstadt’s 400 years of history. Join our audio guide and explore our historic town and listen to vivid stories.
Historic town of Glückstadt – A view of the town
Glückstadt owes its picturesque atmosphere to its unique layout and historic townscape. Visitors can still see that the town was initially built as a fortress.
Sightseeing Tour – Following in the King’s footsteps
There’s something very special about Glückstadt: it is the only town in Schleswig-Holstein founded by a king. The town’s layout was designed on the drawing board and bears no resemblance to other [...]
