Located in Schleswig-Holstein, this quaint and pretty town is well connected by road on the A1 Autobahn to the cities of Hamburg and Lubeck. Having emerged in the thirteenth century, the town offers great chances to see German medieval architecture at its best. This comes most impressively in the form of the stunning Schloss Aahrensburg, or Aahrensburg Castle, which is the dominant attraction for passing visitors.

Built between 1570 and 1585, Schloss Aahrensburg is a private foundation and possesses of a delightful range of furniture, porcelain and paintings. It embodies the towns’ history perfectly and is set amidst an impressive scenic landscape and park area.
It also hosts several events and markets throughout the year, such as the Medieval Market in May where you can see enactments and stonemasonry from days gone by, an open air-cinema and artistic installation projects.
The Badlantic Oasis Wellness Spa is also certainly worth a look, offering several leisure choices for swimmers and those with children