Wittmoldt on Lake Kleiner Plöner See

Wittmoldt is shaped by the Schwentine River and Lake Kleiner Plöner See. On the peninsula of Gut Wittmoldt, the lakeshore landscape, art trail and estate history come together. The wider Plön destination also includes other lakes, guided canoe tours and cycling routes. When planning your trip, it is therefore worth considering Wittmoldt’s local offerings separately from the wider regional context.

Lakeside Trail and Shoreline Landscape

Gut Wittmoldt is located on a peninsula in Lake Kleiner Plöner See in Holstein Switzerland. The lakeside trail begins in the heart of the old estate and leads through the former park. It brings together sculptures by Bernhard G. Lehmann and a natural lakeshore landscape. A total of 35 sculptures are spread along the peninsula’s shoreline. The estate has direct access to the water, and an art and culture trail runs along the peninsula’s shore. The lakeside trail is permanently open to visitors.

A visit brings together different impressions: the path through the former estate park, the sculptures and the natural lakeshore landscape. If you are interested in art in a landscape setting, you can take in these aspects together.

Manor House and Local History

The manor house was built in 1895 in the Historicist style. The area’s history goes back further: in the 18th century, Wittmoldt had a significant glassworks, particularly for bottle production. The manor house and glassmaking thus represent different chapters in Wittmoldt’s history—one in the estate’s architectural history, the other in the area’s historical production.

The connection to Plön also has a history: a road link brought an end to the centuries-old ferry crossing from Wittmoldt via Dörnick and the Schwentine River to Plön. The former ferry crossing thus adds another historical connection to the architectural and production history, without assigning it a specific year.

Accommodation and Events at Gut Wittmoldt

Gut Wittmoldt offers holiday accommodation as well as historic bed-and-breakfast rooms with direct access to the lake. This lets you compare the type of accommodation you are looking for with the specific options listed.

The estate also offers rooms for conferences, retreats, workshops and evening events. This may be relevant if you are looking for a suitable setting for a gathering. For a specific date, it is advisable to check availability in advance.

Plön as a Regional Setting

Plön District lies between the Baltic Sea and Holstein Switzerland and has about 50 kilometres of Baltic coastline. The district includes around 80 lakes, among them Lake Großer Plöner See, covering 29 km², and Lake Selenter See, covering 22 km². These figures place Wittmoldt within a wider lake and coastal landscape; they refer to Plön District.

In Plön, guided canoe tours pass through five of the town’s twelve lakes. While paddling, participants receive information about the town, the lakes and Holstein Switzerland. The Schwentine canoe route starts in Plön, enters Lake Kleiner Plöner See and continues towards Preetz. This means that the wider Plön destination offers both guided canoe tours and a described route along the Schwentine River.

There is also a regional point of reference for cycling holidays: Plön District has a well-developed network of cycle paths with destination and distance signs. These cycle paths are a distinct part of the regional offering and should be considered as such when planning.

Discover more destinations: Lebrade, Dörnick, Rantzau, Bosau, Bösdorf, Rathjensdorf, Dersau, Ascheberg

For the overview of the wider destination: Lake Großer Plöner See.