Esgrus: St. Mary’s, Culture and Nature

Esgrus offers several specific points of interest to help you plan your trip: the Romanesque fieldstone church of St. Mary, historic manor estates, a natural monument, and cultural and outdoor activities. If you are looking for hotels in Esgrus, these themes can help you choose the focus of your stay: church art, local events, or routes for walking and cycling.

St. Mary’s and Historic Manor Estates

The municipality of Esgrus highlights the 12th-century Romanesque fieldstone church of St. Mary and the manor estates of Brunsholmhof and Frauenhof as particularly impressive sights. Several phases of construction and furnishing can be distinguished at St. Mary’s Church. The choir was enlarged around 1500; its vaults feature late Gothic vine ornamentation. Since 1725, galleries have enclosed the north and west sides of the nave. In the apse is a carved winged altar featuring a Crucifixion scene. Other features include a bronze baptismal font from 1619 with eight reliefs of the Apostles and a Baroque pulpit from 1681, whose painted scenes depict the life of Christ. The church tower is 38 metres high.

Historic Monuments and Nature in Esgrus

The Frauenhof historic monument ensemble includes a listed manor house, a gatehouse, an entrance avenue and a row of lime trees. The churchyard at St. Mary’s is protected as a garden monument and is connected to the church. One natural monument in Esgrus consists of a group of thirteen oak trees. Alongside the architecture, the components of a historic ensemble and a striking natural monument therefore offer distinct themes to consider when planning your trip.

Culture and Outdoor Activities

The Esgrus local cultural association organises talks, hikes and cycling tours. It also offers painting workshops; outdoor activities are organised as ongoing courses. Concerts are held at St. Mary’s. The activities “Sitting in Silence” and “Peace Light” are also associated with the church. One hiking route leads north from Kirchberg towards Schadelund or Atzbüll. Check the local signs before setting off.

An Overnight Option for Cyclists and Hikers

Kleiner Hof am Meer’s offer is aimed at travellers getting around by bicycle or on foot: the farm offers an overnight trekking pitch in an orchard meadow near a small natural pond. The pitch has an outdoor bathroom with a shower, toilet and washbasin. Confirm availability and facilities before booking. You can sample herbs from the herb garden; this may be seasonal.

Schleswig-Flensburg as a Regional Context

In the wider travel destination of Schleswig-Flensburg, Haithabu and the Danevirke have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since June 2018. At 773 hectares, Geltinger Birk is the largest nature reserve in the Schleswig-Flensburg district. The historic memorial site and Idstedt Museum provide information about German-Danish history surrounding the 1848 uprising and the Battle of Idstedt.

Transport in the Wider Area

In the wider Schleswig-Flensburg area, buses and NAH.SHUTTLE can be used with the Schleswig-Holstein fare and the Deutschlandticket. Check ticket and service details before travelling.

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