Six lakes in the immediate vicinity, a 39-kilometre cycle route and a neo-Gothic church complex dating from 1894 offer different ways to plan a stay in Wankendorf. If you are looking for a hotel in Wankendorf, you can weigh up nature, cycling and local history as possible areas of focus.

Lake Landscape and Geology

Wankendorf lies on the edge of Holstein Switzerland. Six lakes in the immediate area can be reached on foot or by bicycle. There is a bathing area at Schierensee. Facilities and water conditions may change; check before visiting. The Wankendorf lake district and the Bornhöved area are considered a terminal moraine landscape. The formation of the landscape around Wankendorf is attributed to the second and third advances. This geological classification broadens the focus from leisure activities to the formation of the landscape.

Cycling Route and Sports

The 39-kilometre Land cycling route passes through Wankendorf and also through Stocksee, Schmalensee, Belau, Stolpe and Wahlstorf. The route may change; check the current route before setting off. The six lakes in the immediate vicinity and the 39-kilometre route represent different levels of planning: the first focuses on nature nearby, while the second is a route with a set distance and several named places.

Guests in the Wankendorf lake district can use a tennis facility with seven clay courts during the summer season. The skate park at the Old Station is open year-round. Check current access to the tennis facility and the skate park’s status before visiting.

Local History

The neo-Gothic church and rectory were built on the border between Wankendorf and Stolpe in 1894; the cemetery was laid out that same year alongside the neighbouring church. The Wankendorf local history museum is at Bahnhofstr. 60. Its permanent or special exhibitions explore local features and everyday life in the Wankendorf region. Unlike the complex’s architectural focus, the museum turns its attention to regional features and everyday life. Check opening hours and current exhibitions before your visit, as the programme and visiting hours may change.

In the wider destination of Plön

Plön district lies between the Baltic Sea and Holstein Switzerland and has around 50 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline. The district is home to around 80 lakes, including Lake Großer Plöner See, covering 29 km², and Lake Selenter See, covering 22 km². Large parts of the district are within Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, which covers 75,000 hectares and offers opportunities to experience nature and see rare animals. The district also has a signposted cycling network covering 850 kilometres. This district-wide network is a different level of planning from the 39-kilometre Land cycling route.

Discover more destinations: Stolpe, Schillsdorf, Belau, Großharrie.

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