Brügge: St. Johannis, Fleitenmarkt and Brüggerholz

Brügge can be explored through several themes: St. Johannis Church, the Fleitenmarkt and the rural character of Brüggerholz. These distinctive features can help you decide which interests to prioritize during your stay.

St. Johannis: Church and architectural history

St. Johannis Church stands on a small hill beside the Eider. This remarkable late Romanesque church dates from the 13th century; its present appearance dates back to the beginning of the 13th century. The earlier round-arched windows and the north portal are still clearly visible in the masonry.

The octagonal church tower is 42 metres high and is the second-oldest building in Brügge, after the church itself. The furnishings also make a distinctive impression: the unusual canopy altar is considered the most important furnishing in St. Johannis. Thus, visible masonry details, a distinctive tower shape and a prominent furnishing can all be seen in the same building.

Fleitenmarkt and Brüggerholz

The Fleitenmarkt is a small fair in Brügge, held around St. John’s Day and celebrated for centuries. This gives the event a different focus from the church’s architectural history: here, a long-standing local tradition takes centre stage. If you would like to experience the Fleitenmarkt, check the event dates in advance.

Brüggerholz adds a rural touch: it is part of Brügge, with farmsteads scattered across the area. Brüggerholz is considered particularly charming. The church, fair and scattered farmsteads offer different perspectives on the area—from its architecture to its rural character.

Getting there by train

Bordesholm railway station is on the Hamburg–Neumünster–Kiel railway line. From there, it takes about 20 minutes to walk to Brügge. The walking time can help you factor the journey from the station into your travel plans. Also check the current timetable before travelling.

Rendsburg-Eckernförde: cycling and nature activities on a larger scale

In the wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde destination, the district offers five long-distance cycling routes, five e-bike tours and twelve themed routes ranging from 24 to 79 kilometres. The district also has 1,000 kilometres of signposted cycle paths. These figures show different scales: individual themed routes with a specified range of lengths and a much larger cycle-path network. The longest themed route is more than three times as long as the shortest.

The district’s landscape is also described as diverse. The Westensee–Obere Eider Nature Park is characterised by numerous lake complexes in the Schleswig-Holstein Uplands. The banks of the Eider in this nature park provide a habitat for kingfishers. The Eidertal is a glacial meltwater valley with spring and transit bogs. A hiking trail through the Eidertal provides information about historic agriculture and gravel extraction. Visitor facilities there include public transport, information boards, seating and shelters.

Discover more destinations: Jevenstedt, Norby, Steenfeld, Rendsburg, Klein Wittensee, Seefeld, Osdorf, Büdelsdorf.

For the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.