Hohenhorn: Village Green, Sachsenwald and Countryside

A hotel stay in Hohenhorn can be combined with a historic village setting and outdoor activities. When choosing your destination, you can distinguish between local highlights and attractions across the wider destination of the Duchy of Lauenburg. This can help you decide whether to focus on exploring Hohenhorn itself or include regional nature and cultural offerings in your plans.

Local History, Sachsenwald and Countryside

A walk through Hohenhorn can take in the Brink. The layout of the historic village green is still recognizable there, and several memorial stones mark local historical events. Together, these places give the walk a tangible connection to the village’s history. If you enjoy including such impressions in your stay, the Brink and the memorial stones offer a local focus.

On Hohenhorn’s western edge, the village borders directly on the Sachsenwald. The forest is a destination for horseback riding and cycling, while the varied Hohenhorn countryside is well suited to walks. When planning, you can choose between forest-based activities and a walk through the countryside. Individual paths and access conditions may change, so check the latest conditions before setting out.

Hohenhorn also has a farm shop. A local strawberry farm offers pick-your-own strawberries in summer. If you would like to take advantage of this seasonal option, check availability locally before your visit.

Nature in the Wider Destination of the Duchy of Lauenburg

Across the wider destination of the Duchy of Lauenburg, the landscape unfolds on a larger scale: clear lakes, quiet forests and gentle hills characterize the region’s natural environment. Forests account for 26 percent of the Duchy of Lauenburg district, which also includes 48 lakes. The district is also home to the Sachsenwald, Schleswig-Holstein’s largest contiguous forest.

At the heart of the Duchy of Lauenburg lies the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park. You can hike, cycle, canoe and swim in forest lakes there; four signposted cycling routes offer various options for bike trips. Covering an area of about 35 by 17 kilometers, the nature park provides habitat for kingfishers, white-tailed eagles and cranes, among other species. The observation tower on Lake Mechow invites you to watch waterbirds; with a little luck, you may also spot a white-tailed eagle there.

Culture in the Duchy of Lauenburg

Culture can also be included in your regional plans. The Kultursommer am Kanal takes place every summer as a four-week cultural festival. Check the current program for your travel dates. The Elbe Shipping Museum in Lauenburg/Elbe presents the interactive, three-story exhibition “Mensch-Modell-Maschine” about shipping. Visitors can get hands-on with models and interactive stations. The District Museum of the Duchy of Lauenburg in Ratzeburg focuses on the history of the Dukes of Lauenburg and the inner-German border.

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