Borgstedt: Between the Eider and the Kiel Canal

Borgstedt combines a striking waterside location with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The town lies right on the Eider and the Kiel Canal, which is also known internationally as the Kiel Canal. Leisure options include a towpath along the Eider and a bathing area; Hüttener Berge Nature Park is also nearby. This gives you different options when planning your stay, with a focus on water, trails or nature.

Water and outdoor activities

The towpath, bathing area and activities in the nearby nature park each offer something different. Hüttener Berge Nature Park is associated with hiking, cycling, walking, sailing and swimming. If you are travelling with family, you can take your fellow travellers’ interests into account when planning and balance activities on land with time by the water. The different options can help you shape your days around your preferred mix of activities.

Getting here and choosing a location

The A7, running north–south, and the B203, running east–west, are important for road access to Borgstedt. The L42 is an alternative route towards Kiel. Road conditions and roadworks can change, so check current traffic conditions before setting off.

This can help you clarify the kind of trip you want and choose a location that suits your interests.

Within the wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde destination

The wider area offers a coastline and a range of options for activities. The district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde has 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline. Around 70 kilometres, or two-thirds, of the Kiel Canal run through the district. The cycling and hiking options also differ in scale: a signposted cycle network spanning 1,000 kilometres contrasts with the 180-kilometre Nature Park Trail, which passes through the district’s four nature parks. When planning your trip, you can weigh up whether cycling or hiking should take centre stage.

Numerous lake complexes shape the Schleswig-Holstein Uplands in Westensee-Obere Eider Nature Park. The park includes Westensee, which covers around 7 km² and is a popular destination for day trips. The banks of the Eider in this nature park provide a habitat for kingfishers. The district’s nature parks consist to a significant extent of nature and landscape conservation areas and provide a home for a diverse range of animal and plant life. The 98-metre-high Aschberg is also part of the wider destination’s landscape. On a clear day, the panoramic view extends to the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay and the state capital, Kiel.

Culture and regional food traditions

Rendsburg’s old town dates back to the 13th century and is still characterised by medieval buildings. The Jewish Museum in Rendsburg is housed in the oldest surviving synagogue in Schleswig-Holstein; the building is both a historic landmark and a memorial. These places add a historical dimension to the wider destination, alongside nature and water.

In Eckernförde, the coast and fishing traditions go hand in hand: the town has a four-kilometre-long white sandy beach and is associated with the smoking of sprats and other small fish. The famous “Kiel sprats” also actually come from the fishing town of Eckernförde.

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View the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.