Holiday apartment in Arnis

Anleger und Häuserzeile in Arnis an der Schlei

Anleger und Häuserzeile in Arnis, Schleswig-Holstein Photo: Dietmar Rabich via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Arnis is a very small historic town on a peninsula in the Schlei. Its history as a mariners' town, its founding in 1667, and the original layout of the settlement shape the character of the place. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Arnis is choosing a stay closely connected to the local area on the Schlei with a distinct historical profile.

Jetty and row of houses in Arnis on the Schlei — Jetty and row of houses in Arnis, Schleswig-Holstein — Photo: Dietmar Rabich — source page — license URL: CC BY-SA 4.0

Key facts about Arnis

Arnis is located on a peninsula in the Schlei in Schleswig-Holstein.
The town was founded in 1667 by families from nearby Kappeln.
Arnis developed as a mariners' town.
Arnis is described as Germany's smallest town by population and area; this classification may change with current administrative and population data.

Historic local character on the Schlei

The town's history is closely connected with mariners and shipping. Arnis was founded in 1667 and grew out of a community of families who came from nearby Kappeln. This origin is a defining part of the town's history and sets Arnis apart from any ordinary place to stay on the Schlei.

Otto Eberhardt shipyard in Arnis — Shipyard “Otto Eberhardt” in Arnis — Photo: Dietmar Rabich — source page — license URL: CC BY-SA 4.0

The original layout of the town also contributes to its unmistakable appearance. Anyone choosing accommodation in Arnis can therefore orient their stay around the town's history, its location on the Schlei peninsula, and its compact local character.

Listed house in Lange Straße in Arnis — Listed house in Lange Straße, Arnis — Photo: Clemensfranz — source page — license URL: CC BY-SA 4.0

Which location for accommodation suits your holiday?

Arnis is a compact municipality and not a place with several clearly separated holiday districts. When searching for accommodation, the focus is therefore less on choosing between different districts and more on deciding in principle on a stay with a close local connection. If you are looking for a very small historic town on the Schlei as your base, Arnis fits this travel profile.

Base your choice of accommodation on your planned stay in Arnis and check the location and facilities of each offer separately. For a broader regional search area, you can also find accommodation in the Kappeln-Land area.

Take the Schlei crossing into account when planning

A ferry connection is reported for the link between Arnis and Sundsacker. If your excursion planning is based on this Schlei crossing, you should check the current information on ferry operations in advance. No assumptions can be made from this about timetables, frequency, reliability, or guaranteed availability.

Ferry and ferry jetty in Arnis with row of houses — Ferry and ferry jetty in Arnis — Photo: Dietmar Rabich — source page — license URL: CC BY-SA 4.0

Frequently asked questions about Arnis

What kind of holiday destination is Arnis?

Arnis is a very small historic town on a peninsula in the Schlei. Maritime history and the original layout of the settlement shape the character of the place. A stay can therefore be shaped mainly by the town's history, location, and atmosphere.

What defines the character of Arnis?

Arnis was founded in 1667 by families from nearby Kappeln and developed as a mariners' town. This history and the original layout give the small town its own historical profile.

What should you check before choosing Arnis as your base?

Arnis is compact. If you want to use the ferry connection between Arnis and Sundsacker for your planning, check its current operation before building your excursions around it.