Ahrensburg accommodation from NZ$153

The Hotel Zur Windmühle is 7 kilometres from the heart of Ahrensburg. Or, alternatively, the Entrée Hotel Glinde is situated 13 kilometres away. Two other accommodation options include the Hotel Jungclaus and the Hotel Sachsentor Hamburg Bergedorf.

You'd be a flamin' galah to leave without exploring all the other fabulous attractions on offer in Schleswig-Holstein. If you love nature, be sure to explore Schleswig-Holstein's beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. If nature's not your thing, explore a selection of the area's castles, historic mansions and war relics and monuments. Travellers in this region of Germany often enjoy mountain climbing, hiking and horse riding.

Kick back and spend the day discovering the Ehrenhain Park, Church of Kaltenkirchen and Am Markt, which you'll find in Kaltenkirchen, 25 kilometres to the northwest of Ahrensburg. Should you wish to stay in Kaltenkirchen, check out the Arena Hotel and Wiking Hotel. Or, you could consider staying in Elmshorn, 40 kilometres to the west of Ahrensburg, where you'll find the Novum Hotel Drei Kronen and Sportlife Hotel Elmshorn. The Elmshorn Water Tower, Steindammpark and Elmshorn Industrial Museum are popular places to see when you're in Elmshorn.

Why not spend a few hours cheering along with fellow sports enthusiasts at a local match? You'll find Imtech Arena 25 kilometres to the west of Ahrensburg. For visitors who fancy staying nearby, make a reservation at the Hotel Schmidt or the Hostel.

Travellers planning on flying via Hamburg Airport may like to book some accommodation at the ibis Hamburg Airport or the appartello - smarttime living Hamburg, both of which are a short distance away.