Grube: Baltic Sea, nature and village history

A stay in Grube offers something for a range of interests: the Baltic Sea at Rosenfelder Strand, nature watching and a vivid village history.

Beach and birdwatching

Grube’s access to the Baltic Sea is the 2.5-kilometre-long Rosenfelder Strand, a natural beach with no visitor fee. There are sections for guests with dogs and for naturists. The dune landscape is considered unspoilt. As local access rules may change, it is best to check them before your visit to the beach.

The birdwatching station is close to the beach. It includes three hectares of water and eleven hectares of extensively managed grassland. Three viewing openings offer close-up views of different bird species. Which animals you can see may vary by season. The station is best reached on foot or by bicycle; when planning your visit, also check the current route.

Another natural feature can be found at the former dairy chimney structure by Haus Avalon, near the church: white storks nest there. After returning from their winter quarters, you can watch the nesting activity live. Grube thus offers two distinct forms of nature watching: views of different bird species at the station and a stork’s nest at its specific location.

Village history and architecture

The Grube Village Museum is housed in a typical building dating from 1890. Its ethnographic and prehistoric collection explores rural life before the advent of modern technology. Documented topics include harvesting and processing reeds, as well as the draining of Lake Grube in 1938. A visit to the museum thus takes you from everyday work to a defining change in the landscape.

St. Jürgen’s Church also brings together local history and art. It was first mentioned in a document in 1232 and is an Early Gothic brick church. Inside is an important 15th-century triptych altar, considered a significant example of Late Gothic panel painting. Siggeneben is also connected with Grube: this heritage-listed village is known for its whitewashed thatched-roof houses. Access to individual properties may be restricted.

Routes, views and activities

From Grube, you can use more than 300 kilometres of developed and signposted cycling and hiking trails to explore the wider OstseeFerienLand region. Routes and signposting may change, so check the latest information before setting out. A broader landscape in Ostholstein, the Oldenburger Graben lowland, offers another perspective: the 23-kilometre coastal lowland is criss-crossed by cycling and hiking trails that pass cultural and natural highlights.

At Paasch-Eyler-Platz, you can look out over the former lakebed of Lake Grube; information panels explain the site’s history. Dunker’scher Platz combines a view over the former lowland with two boules courts built to competition dimensions. You can choose between an informative view into the history of the landscape and a recreational activity on marked-out courts.

The Grube Scout site includes a lake, several hills, a 400-metre canoe course and an amphitheatre. It is maintained by the local scout group. Before visiting or using the site, check locally whether access is available. At Grube LSC Condor airfield, introductory courses and scenic flights are available; check the offers and conditions before booking.

When looking for accommodation in Grube, consider which theme you would like to shape your stay: the beach, nature watching, local history or getting active on cycling and hiking trails. These priorities can help you choose a location based on the experiences that matter to you.

Discover more destinations

Stockelsdorf, Bosau, Heiligenhafen, Timmendorfer Strand, Schashagen, Schönwalde Am Bungsberg, Altenkrempe and Ratekau.

For the wider travel overview: Ostholstein.