A bathing spot on Lanker See and a clearly visible ringwall in Scharstorf highlight two different aspects of Schellhorn: water and history. When choosing where to stay, you can consider which theme you would prefer to shape your stay. In the broader destination of Plön, the view also opens up to lakes, nature and the Baltic Sea coast.
On Lanker See: bathing spot and water sports
Schellhorn has a bathing spot on Lanker See with information boards and a board for the lifebuoy. The lake is part of the Schwentine waterway and is used for canoeing, rowing and sailing; Schellhorn is one of the settlements bordering the lake. This brings a visit to a bathing spot and various water sports together as distinct ways to enjoy the water. If you are planning a specific boating activity, follow local guidance.
Ringwall in Scharstorf
In Schellhorn’s district of Scharstorf, a fortified Slavic settlement with a clearly visible ringwall has been preserved. The wall gives the historic site a visible form. For travellers interested in history, Scharstorf therefore offers a distinct focus alongside the town’s water-related attractions: the focus is on the preserved form of the fortified settlement.
The wider region: Plön District
In the broader destination of Plön, the perspective expands from the local lake to Plön District. It lies between the Baltic Sea and Holstein Switzerland and has around 50 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline. The district includes around 80 lakes, including Großer Plöner See, at 29 km², and Selenter See, at 22 km². These figures show the regional scale on which Schellhorn has its own connection to the water through Lanker See.
Nature and outdoor activities are also part of what Plön District has to offer. Large parts of the district lie within Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, which covers 75,000 hectares and offers opportunities to experience nature and see rare animals. The district’s gently rolling landscape is well suited to cycling and hiking tours. There is also a signposted 850-kilometre cycling network and developed Nordic walking trails. Routes may change in the future. The district therefore offers a range of options for a stay focused on outdoor activities.
The Baltic Sea coast is another waterside area in Plön District. There are opportunities for swimming from Mönkeberg to Sehlendorfer Strand; sailing, surfing, diving and boat excursions are also possible along the coast. This is a regional coastal option alongside Schellhorn’s connection to Lanker See.
Cultural points of interest further broaden the perspective on Plön: Plön Castle stands above the lake of the same name and is the district’s landmark. Gut Panker is over 500 years old and is now open to visitors; the estate was formerly managed by the Rantzau family. Lütjenburg is also in Plön District and is known for its old town centre. These examples complement the ringwall in Scharstorf with other historical themes within the broader destination.
Discover more destinations: Lehmkuhlen, Warnau, Bothkamp.
For the broader travel overview: Preetz-Land.
