Fehmarn: coast, cycling routes and water sports

Fehmarn brings together natural beaches, inland lakes, steep coastlines, fields and meadows to create a diverse island landscape. Signposted cycling routes follow the coast or run along dykes, connecting scenery, villages and attractions. Surfing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) and wakeboarding are also among the water sports on offer.

Cycling on signposted routes

Fehmarn has 300 kilometres of signposted cycle paths and a 78-kilometre island loop. The routes run, among other places, along the coast or on dykes, connecting scenery, villages and attractions. The two distances reflect different ways of planning: 300 kilometres describes the extent of the network, while 78 kilometres is the length of a specific loop. If you prefer to choose from several routes, the network provides guidance; if you want to focus on one continuous tour, the island loop is a clearly defined starting point. This means you can plan your cycling either around possible destinations or around the type of tour you have in mind.

Different types of water sports

Fehmarn is known as a destination for surfing, SUP and wakeboarding. There are 18 surf spots, beginner courses and equipment hire; Wulfen also has a wake park as part of its water sports offering. When deciding which activities to include in your travel plans, the different options can help you choose—for example, a course, a surf spot or wakeboarding. Operators, seasonal opening times and local access rules may change; check the latest information before visiting.

Landscape and nature experiences

At the Wallnau Waterbird Reserve on Fehmarn, a one-kilometre nature trail leads through the nature reserve. This trail offers a different scale from the 78-kilometre island loop: here, a nature trail in a protected area is contrasted with a longer cycling route. These different distances provide a practical guide if you are considering a nature walk and cycling as separate parts of your travel plans.

Culture in the wider Ostholstein destination

The wider Ostholstein destination offers an additional cultural focus. Every summer, the Eutin Festival presents different opera or operetta performances outdoors. The Ostholstein Museum in Eutin features changing exhibitions and a permanent exhibition about Eutin in its heyday around 1800. Kloster Cismar in the municipality of Grömitz also hosts changing exhibitions; concerts take place in the vaulted hall during the winter months.

Choose accommodation based on your travel plans

If water sports are your main focus, consider the activities that interest you. If you are travelling with others who have different interests, it can help to prioritise your plans first and then assess the accommodation’s location against them. This way, you can base your choice on the experiences you want to shape your stay.

Discover more places on Fehmarn

Discover more places on Fehmarn: Lemkenhafen, Orth on Fehmarn, Wenkendorf, Puttgarden, Petersdorf, Dänschendorf on Fehmarn, Burg on Fehmarn, Gammendorf, Lemkendorf, Altjellingsdorf, Bisdorf, Katharinenhof, Marienleuchte, Presen, Sulsdorf, Vadersdorf, Staberdorf, Bojendorf, Albertsdorf, Klausdorf, Meeschendorf, Püttsee, Neujellingsdorf, Fehmarnsund, Bannesdorf, Wulfen, Landkirchen, Blieschendorf.

For the wider travel overview: Ostholstein.