Attractions and places to see around Högsdorf include a notable historical landmark and serve as a base for exploring the Holstein Switzerland region. This small municipality features a prehistoric megalithic tomb and is surrounded by significant natural features like the Dieksee and Kellersee lakes. The area offers picturesque landscapes ideal for various outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.
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The Canada goose is a species of bird in the anatidae family and is considered the most common goose in the world. Its native range is North America. It is a characteristic lowland bird there, breeding on inland lakes in prairie and agricultural areas.
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The Dieksee promenade takes you from the Malente Wildlife Park to the Diekseeholm forest. The Dieksee promenade runs along the western shore of the 368-hectare Dieksee lake. Here you will find many of Malente's hotels, guesthouses, and health clinics. Redesigned in 2007, the promenade consists partly of paved stone slabs and partly of hard-packed sand. During the construction work, a floating pontoon for events was installed near the pier for the 5-Lakes Cruise and Kellersee Cruise. An additional wooden walkway was also added to the promenade. Terraced platforms have been integrated along the embankment, offering a particularly beautiful view of the Dieksee.
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Eutin Castle in Eutin, East Holstein, is the cultural center and nucleus of the town. Along with Gottorf Castle and Glücksburg Castle, it is one of the most important secular court buildings in Schleswig-Holstein. The four-winged complex originated from a medieval castle and was expanded into a royal residence over several centuries.
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Guided Tour of the Magnificent Chambers of Eutin Castle Stroll through the 850-year-old Eutin Castle and its magnificent chambers on a guided tour or on your own. The tour includes visits to the castle chapel, the original castle kitchen, and the former living quarters of the dukes. Today, the castle impresses visitors from all over the world as a museum and with special exhibitions. Large-scale ceiling paintings, precious wall coverings, original furniture, paintings, clocks, and furnishings such as three unusual ship models of Tsar Peter the Great can be admired. Prices: €8 per person | 0-6 years free | 7-12 years €2.00 | Families: 2 adults and children €16.00 | Public tour of the castle: €4 plus admission fee Reduced admission: Guests with an Ostholstein Museum ticket, schoolchildren aged 13 and over, trainees and students up to 28 years of age, severely disabled persons, welfare recipients, and the unemployed: €4.00 Photography permit: €1.50 for unlimited photographs in the castle exhibition, without flash, tripod, or similar, and for private use only.
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The Janusallee pier is within walking distance of the Wonderworld of Water on the Kellersee promenade. The "Janusallee" pier is used by the Kellersee cruise on the journey from Malente to Sielbeck-Uklei. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the children's playground on Janusallee and the Wonderworld of Water on the Kellersee promenade. Parking spaces with public restrooms are just a few minutes' walk away. Passengers boarding here purchase their tickets for the Kellersee tour aboard the MS Luise.
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This lake also offers great opportunities for anglers. You can catch eels, perch, bream, pike, tench, zander, carp, roach, rudd, and burbot. For further important information and legal regulations regarding this fishing area, as well as for fishing permits, please contact: Schwarten Fishing Tenant Kellerstraße 52 23714 Bad Malente-Gremsmühlen Tel.: +49 4523 3563
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Kellersee borders Malente to the east. It has a total area of approximately 50.6 hectares and a maximum depth of approximately 27 meters. A 14.6 km hiking trail surrounds the lake, including several highlights along the way. These include, for example, the "WunderWeltWasser" nature trail for all ages and the Rothensande estate, the original setting for the Immenhof films. Kellersee can be explored by both excursion boats and sailboats. Canoe trips from Eutin-Fissau are also possible, and there is also a swimming area here. Other swimming areas can be found in Wöbbensredder or at Hamburger Strand in Sielbeck. The swimming areas in Sielbeck and Fissau are unguarded. Anglers also have plenty of opportunities here, as the lake has a good population of zander, pike, and sea bass. Numerous waterfowl can also be observed here. This lake also offers great opportunities for anglers. You can catch eels, perch, bream, pike, tench, zander, carp, and others 🐟
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Real water lovers never get enough of the cool water. In Malente, in the middle of the Holstein Switzerland holiday region, you can experience water sports in all their variety. If you like cycling, you could, for example, set off on the Dieksee in a pedal boat. In the calm waters of the lake district, even beginners can try diving and learn easily. The Schwentine, with its romantically overgrown banks and pretty villas, is ideal for trying stand-up paddling in a beautiful setting with its shallow waters. These and many other refreshing activities are - just like the water in Malente - often just a few minutes away.
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Högsdorf itself is home to a prehistoric Megalithic tomb (Großsteingräber bei Flehm). Nearby, you can explore Eutin Castle, a significant cultural center in East Holstein that originated from a medieval castle and was expanded into a ducal residence over centuries.
The region around Högsdorf is rich in natural beauty. You can visit the Dieksee Promenade, offering pleasant walks along the Dieksee lake. Another prominent natural feature is the Kellersee, with scenic spots like Kellersee — Lakeside view at Sielbeck and Kellersee Pier. Don't miss the Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve, known for its wildlife and bird breeding grounds.
Yes, several attractions are suitable for families. The Dieksee Promenade is great for walks, and Eutin Castle offers guided tours that can be engaging for older children. The Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve provides an adventurous experience with its wooden bridges and wildlife spotting. The lakes, including Dieksee and Kellersee, offer water sports like pedal boating and stand-up paddling, and the Kellersee Pier is a pleasant spot for all ages.
The Holstein Switzerland region around Högsdorf is ideal for various outdoor activities. You can find numerous routes for hiking, cycling, and mountain biking. For specific trails, explore the guides for easy hikes around Högsdorf, cycling around Högsdorf, and MTB trails around Högsdorf.
Absolutely. The Kellersee, for example, is surrounded by a 14.6 km hiking trail, which includes the "WunderWeltWasser" nature trail. For more options, you can find a selection of easy hikes around Högsdorf, including routes like the 'Flehm Long Barrow – Megalithic tombs near Flehm loop'.
For picturesque views, visit the Dieksee Promenade, which offers terraced platforms with beautiful perspectives of the Dieksee lake. The Kellersee — Lakeside view at Sielbeck provides stunning vistas of the Kellersee. Additionally, the Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve features a relatively new vantage point overlooking the inland lake and bird breeding grounds.
The Dieksee and Kellersee offer a variety of water activities. On the Dieksee, you can enjoy the 5-Lakes Cruise. The Kellersee is great for water sports like pedal boating and stand-up paddling, especially on the calm waters of the Schwentine. Swimming areas are available in Sielbeck and Fissau, and anglers can find good populations of zander, pike, and sea bass in the Kellersee.
Yes, the Sehlendorfer Binnensee Nature Reserve is a notable natural area. It features narrow wooden bridges, robust cattle, and a vantage point with views of the inland lake and bird breeding grounds, making it an excellent spot for observing various bird species in an almost wild setting.
The best time to visit Högsdorf and its surrounding attractions, especially for outdoor activities like hiking, cycling, and enjoying the lakes, is typically during the warmer months from spring to early autumn (May to September). This period offers pleasant weather for exploring nature reserves, promenades, and engaging in water sports.
The Kellersee — Lakeside view at Sielbeck is noted as dog-friendly, offering trails and natural surroundings suitable for walks with your pet. Many of the outdoor trails and natural areas in the Holstein Switzerland region are generally welcoming to dogs, but it's always advisable to keep them on a leash and respect local regulations, especially in nature reserves.
Yes, Eutin Castle has restaurants in its inner courtyard. The Dieksee Promenade, located along the western shore of the Dieksee lake, is also home to many of Malente's hotels and guesthouses, which often include dining options.


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