The Hotel Hafen Flensburg crew A Passion for Hospitality

Our managing director Kirsten Herrmann is not just always on the go here on board, she’s also good on her feet in her spare time, jogging through the surrounding area and making the most of the fresh air. When she’s not jogging she likes to spend time with her family and friends, and is never averse to a good read.

On board right from the very start: As Assistant Hotel Manager and point of contact for all events, Nancy knows Hotel Hafen Flensburg inside out. After having worked in Kiel, London, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg she went to the far north for love's sake - and directly signed on with us. In her spare time she likes to travel, and she is particularly inspired by catering and gastronomy events and always brings fresh ideas with her.

Some people find their way into hospitality by chance — and turn it into a true calling. That was exactly how it was for Tim: in 2017, he rather unexpectedly found himself behind the bar, and what initially seemed like a detour turned out to be the right course. Nine years later, in 2026, he also made his experience official by passing his examination as a restaurant specialist. As a supervisor, he supports the restaurant management — while providing the calm counterbalance to the temperament of the hospitality world. Unobtrusive, precise, reliable.

Outside of work, his heart beats for rum — from classic bottlings to rare treasures — and he is following the world of wine with growing interest. With his camera, he roams the region, always searching for the right light and that one perfect moment. He prefers exploring northern German landscapes by bicycle.

As the Director of Culinary Services, Bodo Lööck was there to guide Kirsten Herrmann's first career steps 30 years ago. Now, she has risen to become the Hotel Director of Hotel Hafen Flensburg and has appointed him as the head chef for the hotel's own restaurant, Columbus, to cap off his life's work. The reunited team has given the Columbus restaurant a fresh Nordic breeze.

Bodo Lööck, our current head chef, breathes new life into our kitchen with his impressive experience from the Historic Krug in Oeversee, where he worked from 1985 to 2023. His culinary journey began with an apprenticeship at this place of tradition, followed by a remarkable career that is also documented in various Schleswig-Holstein cookbooks, both as an author and contributor.

Now with us, Bodo blends traditional culinary art with innovative ideas. At home, he loves cooking for his wife and relaxing with a good glass of wine. Always in search of inspiration, Bodo continually discovers new culinary trends that he skillfully incorporates into our menu.

From inviting rooms and the right atmosphere to smooth operations behind the scenes, Dina is the one who makes it all happen. As our Housekeeping Manager, she has been ensuring a pleasant ambience since September 2025, with a keen eye for order, consistent maintenance, and high-quality care products, making our guests feel completely at ease. She learned her profession from the ground up, completing training as a specialist in housekeeping and social care, complemented by 13 years of management experience in retail, where staff scheduling, team leadership, and organisation were part of everyday life. Since 2020, she has returned to housekeeping — and with us, she is exactly where she belongs.

In her private life, she explores the world on long bike rides with her husband or by travelling to faraway countries. At home, a small but very strong-willed companion is waiting for her: her Chihuahua.