Discover Neversdorf: Swimming Area, Lake and Local History

Neversdorf Lake and Lakeside Landscape

A public, unguarded swimming area lies on the southern shore of the natural Neversdorf Lake. The sunbathing areas include both sunny and shaded spots. Their different settings may be a factor when choosing a place to relax.

Neversdorf Lake is a calcareous, unstratified lowland lake. It covers an area of 0.809 km², has a maximum depth of 9.8 metres and a shoreline length of 7.749 kilometres. These measurements describe the lake’s area, depth and shoreline.

Fields, woodland, pastures and settlements shape the rural lakeside landscape. Neversdorf is bordered by two protected bodies of water: Neversdorf Lake to the north and the Trave to the east. Large, continuous areas of woodland lie to the south and southeast of the municipality. The local landscape thus encompasses open spaces, bodies of water and woodland.

Activities on the Water

Motorboats are not permitted on Neversdorf Lake. Fish sought by anglers in the lake include eel, zander, perch and pike. Swimming and fishing therefore offer different ways to enjoy a visit to the lake.

History and Village Centre

The place name is of Slavic origin; the form “Niuerstorpe” is first recorded in 1231. Neversdorf is also located in the Limes Saxoniae, a Saxon border strip established around 810. The history of the place name thus reaches back to an early border region.

A school chronicle reports that a school stood on a peninsula in Neversdorf Lake until 1763. Children from Neversdorf and Krems I are said to have been taken there by boat. The account connects the lake with the school life of children from both places and with boats as a means of transport.

There is an inn and a spacious playground near the Dörpschün. The A 21, L 167 and B 432 run from Neversdorf to nearby places. Village life and road connections complement the lake and landscape as points of reference.

More to Explore in the Wider Segeberg Destination

In the wider Segeberg destination, the district has more to offer than Neversdorf’s local water and landscape attractions. Water-based activities across the district include canoeing and kayaking, boating, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing and swimming. Cultural offerings include museums, theatre performances and concerts. The regional selection of walks ranges from longer routes to short strolls; guided hikes and nature tours offer insights into local wildlife and plant life.

Farm cafés and farm shops are also part of what the Segeberg district has to offer. They serve homemade cakes, ice cream, bread, beer, juice and other farm specialities. One cultural attraction in the wider destination is the Alt-Segeberger Bürgerhaus Museum, which presents the history of the building and its residents dating back to 1541, as well as an exhibition on Segeberg’s 800-year development.

At Eekholt Wildlife Park, visitors can see more than 700 animals from 100 species across 67 hectares. As animal numbers may change, check the information before your visit. Every summer, the Karl May Games are staged at the open-air theatre at the foot of Bad Segeberg’s Kalkberg and can accommodate up to 7,700 spectators per performance. Check the dates for the relevant season before making plans.

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