Schwartbuck between Lake Selent and the Baltic Sea

Schwartbuck lies between Lake Selent and the Baltic Sea and has more than 800 years of documented history. The place was first mentioned in 1216 as “SUARCE PUC”; it later developed into an estate and farming village. This offers two distinct perspectives for planning a trip: the history of a place that developed into an estate and farming village, and its location between inland waters and the coast. The broader destination of Plön also offers a wider perspective on lakes, the Baltic coast and other regional interests.

Village history and historic views

The early mention in 1216 and the later development into an estate and farming village give Schwartbuck’s history a long timeline. The architecture adds a specific point of interest: the impressive 17th- and 18th-century buildings of Schmoel Estate can be seen from the L 165 road towards the Baltic Sea. The local history and a historic view of Schmoel Estate thus meet in two different ways—through the early form of the name and through the visible architectural history.

Landscape between lake and coast

Its location between Lake Selent and the Baltic Sea makes the landscape an important part of Schwartbuck’s character. In the Mühlenau Valley, areas have been taken out of agricultural use and placed under nature protection. Both the village’s development as an estate and farming village and the protection of the landscape can therefore guide an exploration of Schwartbuck. These two perspectives complement each other without requiring a fixed itinerary.

The broader destination of Plön

The broader destination of Plön opens up a wider view of the district’s landscape. It includes around 80 lakes; Lake Great Plön covers 29 km², and Lake Selent covers 22 km². Plön District lies between the Baltic Sea and the Holstein Switzerland region and has around 50 kilometres of Baltic coastline. Lakes and coast thus offer different landscape highlights that you can take into account when planning your stay.

Along the Baltic coast in Plön District, you can swim, sail, surf, dive, take boat trips, go on offshore sailing trips, take cutter trips and fish from the shore. You can also explore the lakes by sailboat or excursion boat. In Plön District, you can paddle a canoe along the Schwentine Water Trail. The broader destination thus offers a range of ways to experience the water and enjoy activities on it.

Plön District also offers clear options for activities on land: its gently rolling landscape is well suited to cycling and hiking. A signposted cycling network extends for 850 kilometres, and there are also developed Nordic walking routes. 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.

There are also clearly defined highlights for those with cultural interests. Plön Castle stands above the lake of the same name and is the landmark of Plön District. Lütjenburg is also in the district and is known for its old town centre. These places add historical and urban perspectives to the landscape, without requiring nature, the coast and culture to be combined into a single outing.

When looking for accommodation, you can first consider whether Schwartbuck’s local history and its location between Lake Selent and the Baltic Sea should be the focus of your stay, or whether you would also like to explore the district of Plön’s broader range of landscapes and cultural attractions. This makes it easier to choose a destination that suits the interests that matter most to you on your trip.

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