Guesthouse on the Kiel Canal, Germany | Nord-West 1700

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Cosy rooms styled with love, for restful nights and relaxed days by the North Sea or Baltic.

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North Sea or Baltic?

Right in the heart of Schleswig-Holstein’s countryside

In the heart of Schleswig-Holstein lies the small, dreamy village of Liesbüttel. Set near the Kiel Canal, the guesthouse makes the perfect base for your holiday.

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Near the Kiel Canal

Just a few kilometres to the Kiel Canal, the North Sea and the Baltic.

Cycling country

Right on the Kiel Canal cycle path, flat and lovely for tours with your own bike.

Hearty breakfast

Breakfast made with regional produce, much of it from the farm next door.

Family-run

Susanne & Jens welcome you in person, with an eye for detail.

The hosts of the Nord-West 1700 guesthouse

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Susanne & Jens look forward to meeting you

Escape the daily grind. In peaceful, rural Liesbüttel the old country life is still waiting for you, even our breakfast uses produce from the farm next door. The Kiel Canal with its cycle path is right at the door.

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Impressions

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Entrance to the guesthouse

Common room

Relaxing in the garden

The North Sea

Things to do & tips

What you can do around here

A fresh pick every time you visit. From ship spotting to the North Sea and Wacken.

Festival atmosphere at night, crowd with raised hands in front of the stage

Wacken Open Air: a room instead of campingJust about 18 km from the biggest metal festival in the world. Sleep in a real bed, shower in peace, start the day with breakfast.

Cruise ship EUROPA on the Kiel Canal

Ship spotting and cruise ships on the Kiel CanalOn the busiest artificial waterway in the world, freighters and cruise ships pass by close enough to touch.

Bicycles on the bank of the Kiel Canal in the evening sun

Cycling along the Kiel CanalRight on the Kiel Canal cycle path, one of the loveliest routes in northern Germany. Flat, quiet and always with ships in view.

Lighthouse on the North Sea coast with a sheep on the salt marsh

Day trips to the North SeaMudflats, shrimp cutters and wide beaches. The Dithmarschen North Sea coast is 40 to 70 minutes away.

Coastal forest on the Baltic Sea with a view of the water

Day trips to the Baltic SeaFjord, fish rolls and naval history. Kiel Bay lies about an hour to the east by car.

High ropes course in the area around the guesthouse

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Days out with childrenStone Age park, high ropes course, seals and a transporter ferry. Many family destinations are right on the doorstep.

Dog sitting on the beach by the coast

A holiday with your dog on the Kiel CanalDog beaches on the North Sea and Baltic, paths along the canal and a vet in the village. Your four-legged friend is welcome.

Photographers with tripods at sunset by the sea

Photo spots on the Kiel Canal and in DithmarschenFreighters, high bridges, rapeseed fields and wide horizons. The whole region is one big photo playground.

Steel lattice of a high bridge over the Kiel Canal

Railways, bridges and locks on the canalThe Rendsburg high bridge, the transporter ferry and historic locks. Engineering landmarks at their best on the canal.

Coastal bird foraging by the water

Nature and birdwatchingCranes, sea eagles and migrating birds. Schleswig-Holstein lies on one of Europe’s major migration routes.

A walk on the path along the Kiel Canal

Walks and strolls along the canalFlat paths along the canal, through woods and over dykes. Central Holstein is gentle walking country.

Terrace of a café right on the Kiel Canal

Farm cafés, farm shops and where to eatCoffee by the canal, regional food and farm shops. In the Hademarschen countryside you can taste country life.

An illuminated ship in the evening, a cosy mood

Days out in bad weatherRain? No problem. Aquariums, museums and a warm adventure pool are waiting nearby.

Motorcycle with sidecar at the harbour

Motorcycle tours through Schleswig-HolsteinA quiet base between the North Sea and the Baltic. Empty country roads, free canal ferries and the sea in both directions.

Calm water on the Kiel Canal in the evening light

Angling around the Kiel CanalCanal, the Eider river and the coast on the doorstep. With a valid licence you will find quiet spots by the water.

Surfer on a wave in the evening light

Water sports on the North Sea and BalticPlenty of wind and water. St. Peter-Ording, the fjord and calm spots for SUP and kayak.

A quiet double room at guesthouse Nord-West 1700

For business travellers and contractorsSleep well, parking and an invoice. A straightforward base for work and assignments.

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