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Bad Schwartau

Schleswig-Holstein, Germany · Europe

About Bad Schwartau

Bad Schwartau is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ratekau, 60km from Fehmarn Sound Bridge.

Bad Schwartau is a town located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. With a population of 19,722, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bad Schwartau sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bad Schwartau to your route.

About Bad Schwartau

Bad Schwartau (German pronunciation: [baːt ˈʃvaʁtaʊ] ; Low German: Bad Swartau) is the largest city in the district of Ostholstein, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated on the river Trave and the Schwartau creek, approx. 5 km north of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck. Bad Schwartau is a spa-city, well known for

Read more its iodide saline waters. The city is located about 13 km from the Baltic Sea.

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Where is Bad Schwartau located?

Bad Schwartau is located in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 53.9189 latitude, 10.6969 longitude.

What is the population of Bad Schwartau?

Bad Schwartau has a population of approximately 19,722 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
19,722
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Schleswig-Holstein
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
53.9189, 10.6969

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Bad Schwartau

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Lübeck Old Town

The UNESCO-listed 'Queen of the Hanseatic League,' known for its brick Gothic architecture, Holstentor gate, and world-famous marzipan.

6 km · about 10 min drive

bridge

Fehmarn Sound Bridge

The elegant 963 m 'coat hanger' arch bridge of 1963 carrying road and rail across the Fehmarn Sound to Germany's Baltic island of Fehmarn, a protected landmark on the Vogelfluglinie route.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Bad Schwartau

  • 60 kmFehmarn Sound BridgeThe elegant 963 m 'coat hanger' arch bridge of 1963 carrying road and rail across the Fehmarn Sound to Germany's Baltic island of Fehmarn, a protected landmark on the Vogelfluglinie route.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bad Schwartau.

Ratekau

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 15,921

Stockelsdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 16,562

Lübeck

🇩🇪 Germany

6 km away

Timmendorfer Strand

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 9,127

Selmsdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 2,261

Hamberge

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 1,357

Scharbeutz

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 12,087

Travemünde

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km away

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