Ratzeburg

Surrounded by four lakes and connected to the mainland only by three causeways, Ratzeburg is a small island-town in Schleswig-Holstein whose old town sits entirely on water. Long known as a rowing destination, it was home to the club and academy founded by Karl Adam that produced many celebrated rowers. The town also functions as a spa resort (Luftkurort) and sits near several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.

• Population14,552
• Nearest water from center0.7 km
• Nearest mountain from center0.9 km
• UNESCO within 50 km4