Germany's longest Baltic Sea fjord stretches over 42 kilometres from its entrance at Schleimünde to the old ducal city of Schleswig. The journey takes you through the gently undulating hills of Schleswig-Holstein, created by the last ice age. Nature and culture are closely intertwined here - even the Vikings founded their trading metropolis Haithabu in the protection of the Schlei. A unique area that is best discovered on your own keel. All important information is available here at a glance!
NAUTICAL INFORMATION
- Length (Schlei): 42 nm (78 km)
- Driving licenceyes (SBF See)
- Water depth:at least 3 m (target depth)
- Buoyage:continuous
- Maximum speed: 15 km/h (8.1 kn), Schleimünde to south of Kappeln and Missunder Enge 10 km/h (5.4 kn)
- Clearance height: unlimited with open bridges (see below)
- Movable bridges: 2
- Bascule bridge Kappeln: closed: 3.30 m; bascule bridge Lindaunis: closed 3.80 m
- Harbours: Fully adequate (numerous marinas and guest moorings in the area, see map)
- Commercial shipping: low
- Degree of ambition: The Schlei is also suitable for beginners, but good seamanship (classic navigation, weather) is a prerequisite.
CITIES AND HARBOURS
Schleswig, with its cathedral and Viking Tower as landmarks visible from afar, not only offers the best supply options and services, but also a number of sights (see left side). There are also several marinas, such as the central City harbour or the Wiking marina below the Viking Tower (with viewing café and tower).
Kappeln lived from fishing for a long time and is now a nice regional centre of attraction for land and water tourists. First a roll with smoked eel, then a stroll through the town. You can either lie down in one of the pits of the City harbour north of the bridge (watch out when the current is rising!) or just south of the jetty of the Arniss Sailing Club ASC.
Maasholm (see photo) attracts visitors to its narrow peninsula with the cosy charm of a fishing village, with cobbled streets and the legendary "Maasholmer Currywurst" right next to the fully equipped Sports boat harbour.
PLACES OF INTEREST
The Haithabu Viking Museum south of Schleswig (see map) is an absolute must when visiting this area: with fascinating artefacts and illustrative texts, maps and photos, it provides modern information about the culture of the Norsemen and life in the medieval trading town of the same name that stood on this site. With cinema and outdoor area with Viking houses. Admission: 7 euros (family ticket 15 euros), opening hours (31 March-31 October): 9 am-5 pm. Bus: Line 4810 from Schleswig-Bhf.
The second highlight in Schleswig is Gottorf Castle where the Landes-
museum of Schleswig-Holstein, focussing on art, culture and archaeology (with the famous bog bodies and the Nydam ship). Admission: 9 euros (reduced 5 euros, family ticket 19 euros), opening hours (31 March-31 October): 10 am-5 pm (Sat. and Sun. until 6 pm).
CHARTERING IN THE HUNTING GROUND
- Schlei trips to Schleswig and back can easily be completed in a week from Flensburg, where there are currently three charter offers. The total distance is then around 140 nm or 260 km (see BOOTE 10/2010 ). An overview of the providers and their boats: Freewater Yacht Charter Base: Flensburg (Marina Sonwik), boats: Linssen Sturdy 40 AC Twin (steel displacement, 4+2 berths, weekly prices: 1390-2340 euros), Range Cruiser 450 Sedan (steel displacement, 4+2 berths, weekly prices: 3950-5950 euros). Contact: Freewater Yachtcharter, Kiefernhain 3, 22297 Hamburg, Tel. 040-64 50 57 30.
- Motorboat charter Flensburg Base: Flensburg (Marina Sonwik), boats: Bénéteau Antares 6.80 (cabin cruiser/glider, 2 berths, weekly rates: 599-950 euros), Saga 27 AK (cabin cruiser/displacement, 4 berths, weekly rates: 599-1190 euros). Contact: Post Yachtservice, Kanonenstr. 8, 24972 Steinbergkirchen, Tel. 0176-83 16 37 36. www.motorbootcharter-flensburg.de
- Yacht charter Palme Base: Flensburg (Marina Sonwik), boats: Delphia 800 Escape (GRP displacement, 4+2 berths, weekly prices: 995-1545 euros), Bavaria Sport 34 HT (motor yacht/glider, 4 berths, weekly prices: 1900-2900 euros). Contact: Yachtcharter Palme, Otto-Lilienthal-Str. 16-18, 14542 Werder/H., Tel. 03327-57 00 66.
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