Selk combines the Selker Noor with several distinct historical connections. The village lies directly on the Noor, which is used for walks and short hikes. Local history also includes the Königshügel monument at the village entrance, which is connected to the German-Danish War of 1864, and the Kograben, which ends in Selk and was once part of the Danewerk defensive system. This mix gives a stay two distinct focal points: nature by the Noor and history in the village. If you are looking for accommodation in Selk, you can plan your stay around these local features: outdoor activity by the Noor or the different historical themes.

Exploring the Selker Noor

The Selker Noor lies directly beside Selk and is used for walks and short hikes. If you are looking for outdoor activity, you can choose between a walk and a short hike. The Noor is a specific point of interest for nature lovers, distinct from the village’s historical themes.

Historical connections in Selk

The Königshügel monument at the village entrance is connected to the German-Danish War of 1864. Another point of interest is the Kograben: it ends in Selk and was once part of the Danewerk defensive system. The two features therefore relate to different historical contexts—the monument to the War of 1864, and the Kograben to the former Danewerk defensive structure. There is also a tradition that a battle between Viking kings took place in Selk in 872. Numerous burial mounds and barrows add to these local historical connections. Thus, the account of the battle dated to 872, the connection to the War of 1864, and the Kograben’s former function exist side by side.

Culture and nature in Schleswig-Flensburg

In the wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg, the connection to the Danewerk takes on a broader significance: Haithabu and the Danewerk have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2018, and more than 25 kilometres of the rampart still remain today. This connection leads from the Kograben, once part of the defensive system, to the wider context of the Danewerk. Another cultural and historical focus in the wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg is Idstedt. The Idstedt historic memorial site and museum provide information about German-Danish history around the uprising of 1848 and the Battle of Idstedt. Alongside Selk’s connection to the War of 1864, Idstedt offers a distinct historical focus.

The landscape and nature of the wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg also offer their own highlights. The Schlei Nature Park has gentle hills, forests, hedgerow landscapes, rapeseed and grain fields, sandy beaches, and bathing coves. The Schlei’s brackish-water areas provide habitats for numerous endangered bird species. Guided nature tours are offered there; the Viking-Frisian Way, the Ox Road, and 15 signposted themed cycle routes also lead through the landscape.

Discover more destinations: Borgwedel, Dannewerk, Fahrdorf, Geltorf, Busdorf, Jagel

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Haddeby.