Schleswig-Holstein

Germany's northernmost state, between the North Sea and the Baltic, with a deep herring-fishing and curing tradition centred on ports like Glückstadt and Lübeck. Matjes, the young salt-cured herring, is the regional signature. Producers including Hawesta, Larsen, and Glückstädter Matjes pack herring in countless cures and sauces, supplying much of the German market.