A church with a history at its current location dating back to the 13th century, a restored octagonal pavilion associated with a story about Schliemann, and a natural beach in a former coastal border zone each give Kalkhorst a distinctive character. There is also a history park with hands-on activities, as well as opportunities for cycling and walking. When planning your trip, choose according to your interests: historic buildings, engaging ways to learn about history, or time outdoors along the coast and tree-lined avenues.

Church, pavilion and park

St. Lawrence Church has stood at its present location since the 13th century and has a Baroque altar dating from 1708. Two historical reference points come together here: a church with a long-standing presence at its location and a precisely dated piece of furnishings.

In the parish garden of the Kalkhorst parish, the restored octagonal Schliemann Pavilion is presented as a local attraction. It is associated with Heinrich Schliemann, who is said to have studied there as a schoolboy. The pavilion thus connects a specific building with a local story about Schliemann’s schooldays.

Kalkhorst Castle is surrounded by a 13-hectare castle park designed in the style of an English landscape garden. The 13 hectares describe the size of the grounds, while the English landscape garden describes their design style. The park therefore offers a different focus from the church and pavilion: instead of a single building, the emphasis is on an extensive, landscaped site.

Hands-on history

The minimare discovery park in Kalkhorst presents 1,000 years of Mecklenburg history in nine themed parks in a playful, engaging, hands-on way, for visitors of all ages. This sets it apart from the historic buildings: here, history is designed as an active experience in themed parks. The park’s multipurpose building also houses a shell museum, adding a dedicated museum experience to the historical interpretation.

Nature station, coastal route and walks

Regular guided beach walks and discovery tours take place at the Fischerkaten Nature Station. Cyclists can reach the station directly via the coastal route; it is also excellently connected to the Baltic Sea Cycle Route. This means that a tour offering and a cycling connection are two separate aspects to consider when planning.

The natural beach in the former coastal border zone near the Fischerkaten Nature Station is part of the European Natura 2000 network of protected areas. In the Kalkhorst area, former border patrol roads also invite visitors to cycle. Beaches and unspoilt tree-lined avenues are ideal for extended walks. There are also scenic views and sunsets to enjoy. Cycling and walking offer different options: the former border patrol roads are suitable for bike rides, while the beaches and avenues invite visitors to take longer walks.

Landscape in the wider destination of Northwest Mecklenburg

In the wider destination of Northwest Mecklenburg, the north includes the landscape area “Northwest Mecklenburg Hills with Wismar Bay”, while the “West Mecklenburg Lake District with Lake Schwerin” lies to the south. Terminal moraines, gently rolling ground moraine plateaus, steep and gently sloping coastal sections, meltwater channels and outwash plains shape Northwest Mecklenburg as a whole. This regional context complements Kalkhorst’s specific cultural and natural attractions with the wider range of landscapes found across the district.

Discover more destinations: Zierow, Klütz, Damshagen, Hohenkirchen, Boltenhagen

For the wider travel overview: Klützer Winkel Municipality.