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Nordic Film Days Luebeck
6–10 November
November is a perfect mix of relaxed, peaceful hiking tours through places like the Lüneburger Heide or Geltinger Bucht, or for exploring fantastic city trips to Moelln, Luebeck, Lueneburg, or Schmallenberg. Here are some tips.
The Nordic Film Days in Luebeck are one of the oldest and most significant festivals for Nordic and Baltic films outside the Nordic countries. Held annually in Luebeck, the festival showcases films from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Finland, and the Baltic states. Established in 1956, it provides Nordic filmmakers with a unique platform to engage with German and international audiences, showing feature films, documentaries, short films, and children's films.
The festival celebrates the unique history and culture of Northern Europe, often highlighting social issues, historical topics, and the region's natural landscapes. In addition to screenings, there are panel discussions, director Q&As, and workshops that promote lively cultural exchange. The historic city of Luebeck itself, with its medieval architecture and canals, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a stunning backdrop for this cinematic event each fall.
Starting November 27
Hiking in October is a wonderful experience, especially in places like the Lüneburger Heide. In October, the fresh autumn air and the warm, earthy tones of the changing leaves make for a picturesque hike. Temperatures are generally cool and pleasant, ideal for hikes without summer's heat, and crowds are fewer, making it a peaceful time for exploration.
The Lüneburger Heide is famous for its heath landscape, which typically blooms in late summer but turns to golden, amber, and brown hues in October. With its gentle hills, open landscapes, and quiet forests, the heath offers well-maintained trails for all skill levels. It’s also dotted with charming old villages, historic farms, and grazing sheep, giving it a unique tranquility and almost timeless quality in the autumn.
A must-see for Christmas market lovers! The Christmas market in Lueneburg is a charming and atmospheric event held every year in this historic Hanseatic city. Set among medieval buildings and cobblestone streets, the market transforms the city center of Lueneburg into a festive wonderland.
The main market takes place at the Am Sande square and the town hall square, where visitors can find handcrafted gifts, jewelry, and delicious holiday treats. Nearby, there's an Advent forest, decorated with strings of lights to create a magical winter scene. Christmas concerts are often held at St. Michaelis Church, adding to the festive atmosphere. It’s a wonderful destination to enjoy cozy holiday traditions in a beautifully preserved medieval setting.
15/16 November
Emerging from the mysterious shadows of the Kurpark, discover Moelln’s rich history and listen to the special tales of the town’s folklore. This family-friendly tour takes you to well-known sites rumored to be haunted by goblins and ghosts—and you might even meet one yourself!
The tour is filled with captivating stories and spooky anecdotes that spark children's imaginations and provide the right dose of excitement. It starts with a flashlight test at the entrance to the Kurpark on Lindenweg and ends at the historic market square by the famous Till Eulenspiegel Fountain.
Are you in Schmallenberg in the Sauerland and enjoy stick bread and campfires? Then you should definitely visit here. The entire town gathers to enjoy the bonfire, roasting stick bread over the crackling flames by twisting dough around sticks until golden and crispy on the outside.
Anytime
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The Geltinger Birk is a large nature reserve on the Baltic Sea coast in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. This approximately 773-hectare area is known for its diverse landscape of salt marshes, sand dunes, wetlands, and coastal forests, making it one of the richest ecological areas in Northern Germany.
