Discover Bordesholm

In Bordesholm, the history of the monastery church spans a long construction period and a Late Gothic bronze tomb. Together with the history of the monastery island complex, this provides a concrete way to explore the town’s past. Those who enjoy discovering historic buildings and the stories behind them will find a distinctive focus here for planning their trip.

Monastery Church and Monastery Island

The monastery church on Lindenplatz is Bordesholm’s oldest surviving listed monument. It was built between 1230 and 1510. Inside is a Late Gothic bronze tomb for Anna of Brandenburg and Frederick I of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. The construction period and the tomb give the church two distinct historical points of reference: the building’s long history and the commemoration of the two people named above.

The monastery island complex in Bordesholm developed after the former collegiate foundation was moved there in 1330. The island in Lake Bordesholm was connected to the mainland by three causeways before the church and monastery buildings were erected there. The history of the complex thus encompasses the relocation of the foundation, the island’s connection to the mainland, and the subsequent construction of the buildings.

Visits and guided tours

You can visit the monastery church and its vaulted cellar. The church is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless another event is taking place. Guided tours are available for groups and school classes. Check the opening information before your visit, as daily opening is subject to other events.

You can tailor your visit to your interests: the church interior and the Late Gothic tomb are complemented by the option of visiting the vaulted cellar. Groups and school classes can also take advantage of a guided tour. The stated opening hours and the condition relating to events are particularly important when planning your visit.

The wider travel destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde

Beyond Bordesholm, the wider travel destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde offers more landscapes and routes to explore. The district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde is home to four nature parks. A substantial part of them consists of nature and landscape conservation areas, providing habitats for a diverse range of wildlife and plant life. The district also includes 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline. The local cultural history and the protected landscapes across the wider destination therefore offer different focuses to consider when choosing your trip.

Cyclists can enjoy a signposted network of 1,000 kilometres of cycling routes in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde. The 180-kilometre Nature Park Trail runs through the district’s four nature parks. The European long-distance footpath E1, marked throughout with a white St Andrew’s cross, also runs through the Hüttener Berge and Brekendorfer Wald and over the Aschberg. These details describe different ways to experience the wider region: an extensive cycling network, a trail through the nature parks, and a marked long-distance footpath passing through the named landscapes.

In fine weather, the 98-metre-high Aschberg offers panoramic views as far as the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay, and the state capital, Kiel. Around 70 kilometres, or two-thirds, of the Kiel Canal runs through the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde. The view from the Aschberg and the canal are further specific regional points of interest, distinct from visiting the monastery church.

Discover more destinations: Neudorf-Bornstein, Langwedel, Felde, Holtsee, Lütjenwestedt, Ascheffel, Dänischenhagen, Windeby.

Return to the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.