{"id":2485,"date":"2016-05-10T03:48:21","date_gmt":"2016-05-10T03:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/glueckstadt-matjeswochen.de\/glueckstadt-der-koenigstraum-an-der-elbe\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:19:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:19:24","slug":"glueckstadt-der-koenigstraum-an-der-elbe-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Gl\u00fcckstadt on the Elbe \u2013 A King\u00b4s dream come true"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Welcome to Gl\u00fcckstadt!<\/span><\/h2>\n

You are in luck! Because Gl\u00fcckstadt is the perfect place for your holiday in Schleswig-Holstein.
\nWhether you are a Matjes aficionado, fancy relaxing or simply love cycling – Gl\u00fcckstadt has something for everyone.
\nWe have got the best insider tips and information for you, whether you are looking for somewhere to stay, want to find out more about the events happening in Gl\u00fcckstadt or just want to see the sights and explore our town.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” equal_columns=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1486916155530{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n

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A view of the town<\/i><\/h3>\n\t
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Historic and picturesque<\/b><\/p>\n

Gl\u00fcckstadt owes its picturesque atmosphere to its unique layout and historic townscape.<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n

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A trip to the waters<\/i><\/h3>\n\t
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The Elbe at Gl\u00fcckstadt<\/b><\/p>\n

River branches, tidal gullies and sleepy harbours are the perfect mixture for a relaxed trip on the Elbe. For all sailing enthusiasts, we recommend a sailing tour on the \u2018Rigmor von Gl\u00fcckstadt\u2019.<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n

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Biking \/ Happy Routes<\/i><\/h3>\n\t
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Bike tours through the region<\/b><\/p>\n

Bicycle paths and Gl\u00fcckstadt go together like sheep on a dyke. Here, you can ride your bicycle where you like \u2013 whether it\u2019s along the Elbe or on the North Sea Cycle Route.<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” equal_columns=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1486975976524{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n

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Matjes \u2013 our original<\/i><\/h3>\n\t
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Local delicacy<\/b><\/p>\n

Do you know why maiden are so sought-after in Gl\u00fcckstadt? Because they are both tender and delicious! We\u2019re talking of course about our fresh Matjes.<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n

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Shopping<\/i><\/h3>\n\t
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Shopping<\/b><\/p>\n

Enjoy a wonderful shopping day in a relaxed atmosphere in the historic town of Gl\u00fcckstadt.<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n

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Cultural Life<\/i><\/h3>\n\t
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Culture & Art<\/b><\/p>\n

Gl\u00fcckstadt has a vibrant and diverse cultural scene. The town offers a variety of different exhibition spaces, from the Palais f\u00fcr aktuelle Kunst to a number of small galleries.<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1487065957190{padding-top: 45px !important;}” id=”traum”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Gl\u00fcckstadt on the Elbe \u2013 a king\u2019s dream come true” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1570020177468{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

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400 Years ago King Christian IV of Denmark laid the first foundation stone for our lovely town in 1617. He had a dream: to found a town on the Elbe river, that would become a grand and powerful rival to Hamburg..<\/p>\n

Several centuries later, the king\u2019s ambitious dreams have resulted in the idyllic little town of Gl\u00fcckstadt. Its picturesque atmosphere, romantic little alleys, historic town centre and location on the Elbe amidst the wondrous marsh landscape of the \u2018Elbmarschen\u2019 give a unique character to the historical monument that is the town of Gl\u00fcckstadt.<\/p>\n

With their regularly changing exhibitions, the town\u2019s numerous art galleries and ateliers, the Detlefsen Museum and the Palais f\u00fcr aktuelle Kunst (Contemporary Art Gallery) form a large part of Gl\u00fcckstadt\u2019s cultural scene.<\/p>\n

And if you get tired and hungry of all that culture, you can relax in one of Gl\u00fcckstadt\u2019s cosy hotels and restaurants. Most of all, you can try the local delicacy: the original Gl\u00fcckstadt Matjes (soused herring). Known far beyond the region, this tasty seafood even has its own annual celebration.<\/p>\n

The Matjes, however, is not the only maritime feature of Gl\u00fcckstadt: there\u2019s also the charming row of houses along the harbour, as well as the harbour\u2019s new panoramic stairs (a great place to while away the time), the \u2018Rigmor\u2019 of Gl\u00fcckstadt (Germany\u2019s oldest sailing ship still in operation) and, last but not least, the breathtaking view from the dyke on the Elbe river.<\/p>\n

And although the large ships pass us by without a further look, a part of the king\u2019s dream came true \u2013 and is visible in Gl\u00fcckstadt every day.<\/p>\n

Welcome to Gl\u00fcckstadt!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_video host=”self_hosted” mp4=”https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023_glueckstadt_imagefilm_720p.mp4″ webm=”https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023_glueckstadt_imagefilm_720p.webm” poster_image=”https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/ausschnitt-imagefilm.jpg”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1487153629064{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Original Gl\u00fcckstadt Matjes” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1570020405394{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Gourmets know and love them \u2013 our Original Gl\u00fcckstadt Matjes. It is only here in Gl\u00fcckstadt that this type of herring is allowed to mature in oak barrels before being filleted by hand. Click here for more information on this traditional craft and how and where to best enjoy this tender silver treat and, and of course, to learn more about Gl\u00fcckst\u00e4dter Matjeswochen (a four day-long spectacular in mid-June).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” css=”.vc_custom_1487153629064{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n

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Gl\u00fcckstadt Matjes<\/h3>\n\t
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Gl\u00fcckst\u00e4dter Matjeswochen<\/h3>\n\t
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<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” equal_columns=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1570023440523{margin-left: 10px !important;padding-top: 45px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Cycling along our Happy Routes” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1570023400048{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”]The best way to explore Gl\u00fcckstadt and the surrounding region is by bicycle! Ten signposted and themed Gl\u00fcckstadt cycle paths fully cover the Cycling Region Gl\u00fcckstadt and include all the highlights. With the wind at your back, you’ll almost fly across the flat landscape. It\u2019s the perfect way to get away from it all, enjoy life and just drift….[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false”][vc_column width=”1\/3″]\n
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Cycling Region Gl\u00fcckstadt<\/h3>\n\t
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Long-Distance Tours<\/h3>\n\t
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Accommodation in Gl\u00fcckstadt<\/h2>\n

Where would you like to wake up in the morning when you are on holiday? In a picturesque countryside location or in the unique atmosphere of Gl\u00fcckstadt?<\/p>\n

In Gl\u00fcckstadt, you can have both. From cosy town hotels and romantic guest houses to lovingly arranged private accommodation and holiday apartments. Or how about a youth hostel room with a view of the harbour?<\/p>\n

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Accommodation<\/h3>\n\t
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Events in Gl\u00fcckstadt<\/h2>\n

There is always something happening in Gl\u00fcckstadt! Our cultural highlights include the Gl\u00fcckst\u00e4dter Matjeswochen (a four day-long spectacular in mid-June), the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, the KulturM\u00e4rz (Culture in March), the Kulturnacht (Night of Culture) or the Sternenzauber (Magic of the Stars) with its Christmas market in December.<\/p>\n

In addition, numerous other events are held throughout the year: From concerts and readings to guided city tours and boat tours on the Elbe.<\/p>\n

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[mk_page_section bg_color=”#007f87″ full_width=”true” full_height=”true” padding_top=”0″ padding_bottom=”0″ skip_arrow=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_column_text][layerslider_vc id=”6″][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_color=”#007f87″ full_width=”true” js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ top_shape_color=”#ffffff” bottom_shape_color=”#ffffff” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1570019547061{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Welcome to Gl\u00fcckstadt! You are in luck! Because Gl\u00fcckstadt is the perfect place for your holiday in Schleswig-Holstein. Whether you are a Matjes aficionado, fancy relaxing or simply love cycling – Gl\u00fcckstadt has something […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2485","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2485"}],"version-history":[{"count":28,"href":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2485\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19412,"href":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2485\/revisions\/19412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/glueckstadt-tourismus.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}