Discover Aukrug: circular trails, cycling and Dat ole Hus

Aukrug is an appealing choice of place to stay if you would like to combine outdoor activities with a visit to a local history museum. Options range from cycling and circular hiking trails to gliding and horse riding; Dat ole Hus in Aukrug-Bünzen adds a cultural and historical dimension. Aukrug’s central location between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea also makes it suitable for day trips to both coasts, as well as to Hamburg or Kiel.

Enjoying the outdoors in Aukrug

Numerous cycling routes and designated circular hiking trails are available for exploring on the ground. Cycling and hiking therefore offer two different ways to experience the landscape. If you enjoy other ways of getting around, you can explore it by glider or on horseback. This lets you plan your day around the activities that interest you most, rather than limiting your stay to just one way of exploring.

Dat ole Hus: house history and rural culture

Dat ole Hus in Aukrug-Bünzen is a local history museum housed in a thatched-roof building. It was first built around 1700 and rebuilt in 1804. The museum focuses on the region’s rural domestic culture and also displays tools dating from approximately 1750 to 1850. The history of the house and its exhibits offer different insights into rural life in the past. Guided tours of the interior are also available.

Fresh waffles with red berry compote can also be enjoyed as a refreshment during your museum visit. If you plan to stop for a bite, it is best to check in advance whether the café is open during your visit. This way, you can factor in a tour of the interior and a possible break without assuming that refreshments will be available.

Day trips from Aukrug

Aukrug’s central location between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea makes it a convenient starting point for day trips to both coasts, as well as to Hamburg or Kiel. When planning, you can choose between coastal destinations and the two cities. This is a separate choice from selecting activities in the area: cycling routes, circular hiking trails, gliding and horse riding shape your stay in Aukrug, while the day-trip destinations listed above broaden the range of possible excursions.

Rendsburg-Eckernförde in a wider context

In the wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, the district has 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline and a signposted cycling network stretching 1,000 kilometres. The district is also home to four nature parks, all of which are connected by the 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail. These figures describe Rendsburg-Eckernförde at district level and provide a broader context for the coast, cycling and hiking. They complement the specific leisure options in Aukrug without replacing them. In the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, the 98-metre-high Aschberg offers, in good weather, panoramic views extending to the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay and the state capital, Kiel.

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