Discover Hetlingen: Beach, Schanze and the Elbe

Hetlingen is best explored when planning a trip through Hetlinger Schanze: a beach on the banks of the Elbe, shipping, the pylons of the Elbe crossing and the history of a former fortress offer different perspectives on the place. If you’re looking for a hotel in Hetlingen, these interests can help you choose a destination that suits your plans.

Beach and views of the Elbe at Hetlinger Schanze

Hetlinger Schanze combines a large beach on the banks of the Elbe with views of shipping on the river and the pylons of the Elbe crossing. This gives the place several specific points of interest for an outing: the open river landscape, traffic on the water and the pylons. If you’re interested in the Elbe, you can take in the natural surroundings and shipping together here. However, there is an important restriction to bear in mind when visiting: swimming is not permitted because of the strong current. Also check local access conditions before your trip.

A former fortress on the sand dune

Hetlinger Schanze was a fortress on a sand dune, built in the 17th century and later demolished. Its military history gives the place a second historical focus alongside its views of the Elbe. When planning your trip, you can therefore decide whether you’re more interested in shipping and the river landscape or in the former fortification.

Getting there

The Sietwende (Steinkirchen) stop serves Hetlinger Schanze. If you’re planning to visit by public transport, check the current timetable before your trip.

More perspectives in the wider destination of Pinneberg

The wider destination of Pinneberg offers more nature, recreation and cultural attractions. Pinneberger Fahlt is a wooded area and local recreation area in Pinneberg city forest; it is used for walking, jogging and sports activities. Pinneberg’s Baumpark offers a different focus: it is a park featuring the 26 “Trees of the Year.” The idea originated as part of the International Garden Show igs Hamburg 2013, in the Pinneberger Baumschulland exhibition area. The two examples therefore differ in their focus: recreation in a wooded area on the one hand, and trees and garden-show history on the other.

Cablesport Arena Pinneberg is a cable park on a lake for water skiing and wakeboarding. If water sports are important to your plans, check the season and prices in advance, as both may change.

Drosteipark is located directly behind Pinneberg town centre and has walking paths as well as opportunities for sports and exercise. The Drostei is the cultural centre of Pinneberg district and hosts exhibitions, concerts and literary events. These two destinations differ mainly in character: walking paths and exercise in the park, or cultural events at the Drostei.

Baumschulmuseum Pinneberg is the only museum in the German-speaking world devoted to the nursery industry. It therefore offers a specialised focus that differs from the tree park featuring its 26 “Trees of the Year.”

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