Lensahn combines nature trails, rural history and distinctive buildings. Forests, meadows, fields and a clear lake shape the landscape; historic tree-lined avenues and scenic cycling routes lead through the surrounding area and towards the Baltic coast. At the museum farm, you can view, touch and try out historical exhibits. There is also a nature trail, a forest swimming pool and St. Catherine’s Church. The range of attractions spans landscapes and outdoor activities as well as the history of technology and local history.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

For a walk, OstseeFerienLand promotes circular routes around the Great Mill Pond in Lensahn. This adds a lake-focused option to the cycling routes that lead through the surrounding countryside and towards the Baltic coast. You can also explore Lensahn and its surroundings on horseback. Check current riding options in advance, as availability may change.

Rural History at the Museum Farm

At the museum farm, historical exhibits bring rural history to life in a hands-on way: you can view, touch and try them out. The machinery hall and field barn display agricultural machinery from 1850 to 1960. A 2.4-kilometre nature trail leads to pond habitats and the Hildegard von Bingen Garden. The museum farm thus brings together the history of technology and nature-related themes.

Forest Swimming Pool

The heated forest swimming pool lies between the Forest Spa Park and the Mill Pond. Facilities include a 50-metre lane, a non-swimmers’ pool, a diving pool, a children’s paddling pool, a sunbathing lawn and a playground. Opening hours are seasonal and may change; facility details may also vary. Check the latest information before your visit.

Church, Parsonage and Art

Built around 1250, St. Catherine’s Church is Lensahn’s oldest surviving building. Its notable features include a Gothic baptismal font, the Peter Bell from 1622, the plague window, the Levetzow Chapel from 1740 and a contemporary Eule organ. The dates from different periods offer insight into several layers of the church’s history. The 18th-century parsonage was the childhood home of the writer Dr. Julius Stinde—a literary dimension to the history of the building and its furnishings. In the wider travel destination of Lübeck, the medieval city centre was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The Holsten Gate was built between 1464 and 1478, modelled on Dutch examples; from the outset, it served both defensive and representative purposes. Unlike Lensahn’s rural local history, Lübeck also tells the story of urban World Heritage.

Another place to see art is Gut Petersdor in Lensahn, home to the land-art installation “AL fresco”. If you want to visit the work specifically, check its current location in advance, as it may change.

Getting There

Lensahn is directly accessible via the A1 motorway at the Lensahn exit. This exit is a specific landmark for travelling by car.

Discover more destinations: Kücknitz.

For the overview of the wider destination: Lübeck.