Three themes provide a clear focus for a stay in Hornstorf: St. Laurentius village church, cycling connections in the surrounding area, and road links to Wismar and Poel. Hornstorf is about five kilometres from Wismar Bay. If you are looking for a hotel in Hornstorf, you can first consider whether local history, cycling or road connections will shape your stay.

Connections and travel

The eastern bypass leads to the A20 and A14. From Hornstorf, it also provides access to Wismar city centre and the island of Poel. Wismar Bay is about five kilometres away.

The railway can also be considered from a historical perspective and when planning your return journey: Hornstorf gained a rail connection in 1883 with the opening of the Wismar–Rostock railway. Regional trains from Schwerin or Rostock can take travellers back to Hornstorf. Check the timetable before travelling if you plan to return this way.

Cycling: Benz/Kalsow and other routes

For cycling tours, the cycle path alongside the B105 is a specific point of reference: it was completed as far as Benz/Kalsow in summer 2019. From Benz/Kalsow, cyclists can continue on the Baltic Sea Cycle Route towards Boltenhagen and Lübeck. Benz/Kalsow and the next section of the Baltic Sea Cycle Route are therefore two consecutive reference points for this direction.

Further afield, cycling routes run towards the island of Poel; southern cycle paths extend as far as Schwerin. These regional routes complement the connection via Benz/Kalsow, offering further ways to include cycling in your travel plans.

Village church and local history

St. Laurentius village church is the oldest building in Hornstorf and was built in the Gothic style. Hornstorf was first mentioned in a document in 1282. This year marks the mention of the village, while the Gothic style describes the church architecturally: these are distinct historical points of reference. The church also contains a pilgrim accommodation, providing pilgrims on the Via Baltica with a place to rest. St. Laurentius thus connects local history with a tangible link to the pilgrimage route.

Schwedenschanze adds another perspective, relating to the resettlement period of the 1930s. There are typical farmhouses there that were built during this period. Local history thus encompasses several themes: Hornstorf’s early mention, its Gothic village church and the farmhouses dating from the resettlement period. They offer different points of interest for anyone interested in architecture and local history.

Northwest Mecklenburg as a wider landscape setting

In the broader travel destination of Northwest Mecklenburg, the Northwest Mecklenburg Uplands with Wismar Bay lie to the north, while the West Mecklenburg Lake District with Lake Schwerin lies to the south. Northwest Mecklenburg’s landscape is characterised by terminal moraine ridges, gently undulating ground moraine plateaus, steep and flat coastal sections, meltwater and drainage channels, and outwash plains. For regional orientation, the county’s northern and southern areas offer distinct landscapes.

Discover more destinations: Benz Bei Wismar, Blowatz, Neuburg, Krusenhagen, Boiensdorf

For the broader travel overview: Amt Neuburg.