Kittlitz: Nature, History and Farm Café

There are three local perspectives to consider when choosing Kittlitz: its landscapes and wildlife, an archaeological monument, and a farm café. The wider Herzogtum Lauenburg destination also offers a regional setting with forests, lakes, nature experiences and culture.

Nature and History in Kittlitz

The Kittlitzer Hofsee and Surroundings nature reserve lies west of Kittlitz. This landscape includes the Kittlitzer Hofsee, wet meadows, alder swamp forests along the Kittlitzer Bach and the adjacent Eichhorst. These habitats provide a home for wildlife, including nesting cranes. If you consider landscapes and wildlife when choosing a destination, this natural area is a clear local point of reference.

An archaeological monument stands on the Schaalsee in Kittlitz: the remains of a small Slavic fortification dating from around the 10th century. The monument was discovered in 1985. The approximate date refers to the remains of the fortification; 1985 is the year it was discovered.

Dielencafé Kittlitz is a farm café on the Kittlitzer Hofsee. Its menu includes homemade cakes and pastries, open sandwiches, savoury dishes, ice cream specialities, breakfast and brunch. If you are planning a visit to eat, check the current menu in advance, as it may change seasonally.

In the wider Herzogtum Lauenburg destination

Forests and lakes shape the wider landscape of the Herzogtum Lauenburg destination. The district of Herzogtum Lauenburg is 26 percent forest and includes 48 lakes. The district is also home to the Sachsenwald, Schleswig-Holstein’s largest continuous forest. The Schaalsee is also part of the landscape of Herzogtum Lauenburg: it is the deepest clear-water lake in northern Germany, with its deepest point 72 metres below the water’s surface.

The Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park lies in the heart of Herzogtum Lauenburg. Covering an area of about 35 by 17 kilometres, it provides a habitat for kingfishers, white-tailed eagles and cranes, among other wildlife. In the nature park, you can hike, cycle, canoe and swim in forest lakes; there are also four signposted cycle routes. Visitor facilities include hiking trails, observation towers, nature trails and places to rest. Guided excursions with experts explore the district’s wildlife and plant life as well as its cultural history. Check the current programme for specific dates.

The Elbe, the more than 100-year-old Elbe-Lübeck Canal and the more than 40 lakes in Herzogtum Lauenburg invite you to enjoy sports and recreation in, on and by the water. You can sail on Lake Ratzeburg. A canoe trip can take you from the Schaalsee via the lakes of Lauenburg and the Wakenitz to Lübeck. The difference is useful for planning: sailing takes place on a lake, while the possible canoe trip links several bodies of water on the way to Lübeck. For a specific canoe trip, check local navigation conditions.

The exhibits at the Herzogtum Lauenburg District Museum in Ratzeburg focus on the history of the dukes of Lauenburg and the inner German border. The Elbschifffahrtsmuseum in Lauenburg/Elbe features the three-storey interactive exhibition “Mensch-Modell-Maschine” about shipping; you can get hands-on with models and experiment stations.

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Go to the overview of the wider destination: Herzogtum Lauenburg.