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Date: 25-26th June 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelled: 45 kms from Rendsburg to Schleswig, Germany <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visited: Schleswig  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stayed: Schleswig Marina Hafen Wohnmobil, \u20ac20, N54.51190, E09.56800\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Budget: 32 days @ \u20ac101 per day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Considering we went to bed full of Chinese food and alcohol we have a good night\u2019s sleep ready for our next adventure. It\u2019s our usual start to the morning as we contemplate the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next tourist opportunity as we proceed north is Schleswig, which stands on the Baltic Seas longest fiord. Reviewing our P4Night options there are a couple of stellplatz but the one closest to the centrum is part of the marina complex. Everyone comments it\u2019s very busy and often full by mid-morning, so it\u2019s the early bird that gets the best spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we make ready for the road, say our goodbyes to Gerry and Harvey and make for the A7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schleswig first gets a mention in 804 as a Viking settlement this coninues for the next 200 years. Historically the Dukes of Gottorf called it home for some 600 years before they were turfed out. Since then it has been part of Denmark or Germany depending on how the wind was blowing. You can read into its history by following the link below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thirty minutes later we roll into traffic chaos in Schleswig<\/a>. There are road closures and Police smiling and pointing this way and that, as there is a triathlon here this morning. I follow the yellow U signs (German for detour) and hope for the best. Soon enough we roll into the stellplatz just as someone leaves and we get a spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I see a Dutch fellow parked in the premium water front spot packing up, yah he tells me he\u2019s going, so 15 minutes later coming early has paid off and we have a waterfront view of the Schlei Fiord for the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The morning passes quickly whilst Pam organises a load of washing. The harbourmaster\u2019s office has an adjoining laundry and \u20ac2.50 seems a bargain for a big washing machine. After lunch we walk the marina and get ready to walk into town. Just as we are about to leave we get a shower of rain. Once the weather settles we walk off to explore firstly the Dom of St Petri<\/a> (cathedral).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Dom 125m spire is a landmark from anywhere in Schleswig.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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As it was a seafarers church there are some model ships hanging around.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shame about the white board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dom is famous for the Bordesholmer Alter, circa 1541. Standing 12.5m high, there are 24 panels with more than 400 intricately carved figures. (We had to wait for a christening to finish to get a photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dom done we find it\u2019s raining again, so we sit it out in the church for 15 minutes before starting back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Back in the Hymer and dried off, we have a quiet evening. The rain and wind has gone, by 9 pm it\u2019s warm and humid once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After breakfast next morning we set off for Schloss Gottorf<\/a>. It\u2019s a very pleasant 2 km walk along the edge of the fiord from the marina stellplatz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A defensive castle with moat was built on this site in 1160. Over several hundred years it changed from a castle to a palace. It has been the home of Danish and Swedish Kings and surprising the Czar\u2019s of Russia have called it home. Today it\u2019s a series of museums. We pay our \u20ac15pp entry fee and go for a wander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Schloss is huge, its last rebirth as Baroque Palace was in the late 17th century, with the surrounding trees a photo of the whole front is not possible. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lots of religious carvings including this huge timber piece of St George slaying the dragon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This chalice, circa 1250<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Numerous works from the Dutch and German masters, circa 16-17th century<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The royal chapel and the grand stag banquet room are the most elaborate and visually spectacular in the palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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