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 [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]