Fargau-Pratjau is situated on Selent Lake and the Salzau; Salzau Manor House is centrally located in the municipality. This brings local cultural history and a protected landscape together as two distinct focal points. When planning your trip, you can take inspiration from the history of Salzau estate, long walks, or nature watching by the lake. Selent Lake also has bathing spots; they are unsupervised, and you should check local conditions before swimming.
Salzau Manor House and cultural history
Salzau estate is associated with the villages of Fargau and Pratjau. Its large manor house was built between 1881 and 1884 and described as a state cultural centre. Salzau Manor House is centrally located within Fargau-Pratjau and is described as the birthplace of the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. The festival is associated with events featuring music, art and readings, as well as cultural exchange. The specific programme may vary. So if attending the festival is a deciding factor for your trip, check the current dates.
Landscape and protected area
An extensive nature conservation area with forests, meadows and fields is part of the landscape of Fargau-Pratjau and is ideal for longer walks. Deciduous woodland predominates in the area around Selent Lake; there are also many grassland areas and a smaller proportion of arable land. The northern shore of Selent Lake has been protected since 1978. The “Selent Lake with the lowlands between Fargau and Pratjau and surrounding area” protected area aims to preserve ecologically significant habitat structures and functions. Check the protected-area boundaries and access rules before visiting.
Bathing spots and nature watching
On the northwestern shore, four sections provide access to the lake and small bathing spots. Five unsupervised bathing spots are spread around Selent Lake as a whole. The area you are referring to matters when planning: four access sections are on the northwestern shore, while the five unsupervised spots are spread around the entire lake. Some sections of the shore have jetties and a sunbathing lawn for recreational use; shoreline uses and facilities may change. Many waterbirds can be observed at Selent Lake throughout the year.
Placing it in the wider destination of Plön
The wider destination of Plön has around 80 lakes in the district of Plön. Lake Plön covers 29 km², and Selent Lake covers 22 km². Plön district lies between the Baltic Sea and Holstein Switzerland and has about 50 kilometres of Baltic coastline.
Plan your stay around your interests
When choosing accommodation, first consider what you want your trip to focus on: the history of the manor house, long walks, or nature watching by the lake. The cultural heritage and protected landscape offer different ways to get to know Fargau-Pratjau; combining them does not require any particular order. If you are planning to swim, bear in mind that the bathing spots are unsupervised and shoreline facilities may change.
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