Willenscharen: Wallberg, the Stör and blueberry season

Willenscharen combines a distinctive river landscape with an early testament to the town’s history and offerings centered on blueberries and farm culture. The Stör flows directly through the village; Willenscharen is also located in the southeastern part of Aukrug Nature Park. When planning your visit, it is worth distinguishing between a visit to Wallberg, seasonal blueberry picking at Heidelbeer-Hof Fölster, and the cultural and culinary offerings of Hof Ansgarius. This lets you choose a focus based on the time of year and your own interests.

Wallberg, the Stör and local history

Wallberg is an early historic fortification and has been protected as a monument since 1940. Its remains are clearly signposted, and there is a car park nearby. Information boards from the State Office for Prehistory and Early History explain Wallberg’s historical significance. Wallberg also offers views across the Stör valley. Here, the history of the monument meets scenic views.

The Stör Bridge is another local attraction; it was built in 1900. Willenscharen also offers a circular walk around Wallberg, as well as routes for walking, cycling, horse riding and boating. Alongside the historic landmarks, there are various ways to enjoy activities in the village. The bridge and the early historic fortification each highlight a different aspect of local history.

Blueberry season in August

In August, Heidelbeer-Hof Fölster offers blueberry picking straight from the bushes. A tractor-drawn blueberry train takes visitors to the plantation. The entrance to the picking area in Willenscharen is clearly signposted. The grounds also feature a large bouncy castle next to an irrigation pond. This means the farm’s offerings combine harvesting with other attractions, without requiring visitors to follow a set itinerary.

The food also features blueberries: the cake hut serves blueberry specialties, and sausages with fries are also available. Picking is tied to the blueberry season, and the food offerings may vary by season. Before your visit, check when picking is available and what food will be on offer on your chosen date.

Hof Ansgarius: food and culture

Hof Ansgarius is a café, inn and cultural meeting place all under one roof. Its cultural offerings include an arts and crafts barn and a forestry workshop with garden furniture exhibitions and wooden sculptures. There are also cakes made from old recipes. The different areas give this farm a different focus from Heidelbeer-Hof Fölster: here, dining and cultural offerings sit side by side, while the other farm focuses on seasonal blueberry picking and blueberry specialties.

Blueberry picking provides a specific seasonal anchor in August when choosing when to travel. Wallberg and the Stör Bridge represent local history, while the circular walk around Wallberg and the other routes add movement to your visit. Hof Ansgarius complements these options with a café, inn and crafts. This way, you can get to know Willenscharen through history, scenery, activities or farm culture, depending on your interests.

Discover more destinations: Horst-Herzhorn, Krempermoor, Hohenaspe, Lägerdorf, Heiligenstedten, Itzehoe, Rethwisch, Neuendorf-Sachsenbande

For the main travel overview: Steinburg.