Discover Brodersby: Village History and Coast

Brodersby combines village history with experiences by the water. The municipality includes the village of Brodersby and the Baltic Sea resort of Schönhagen. In Schönhagen, the sandy beach and steep coast offer opportunities for swimming and walking; at the Brodersby-Burg bathing area, the water is shallow and suitable for families. This gives you a choice of different waterside experiences when planning your day: the beach and walks in Schönhagen, or swimming in the shallow water at Brodersby-Burg.

Village Museum and Local History

The Brodersby Village Museum covers two floors and 450 square metres. Its interactive exhibits explore rural life and work in the last century. The exhibition areas include a schoolroom, workshops, a blacksmith’s forge and a post office, as well as insights into the everyday work of a dentist and a hairdresser. This brings local history to life through specific occupations and activities. Traditional techniques such as spinning, weaving, woodturning and brush making take centre stage on Craftspeople’s Day. As specific event dates may change, check them before planning a visit.

St. Andrew’s Church in Brodersby retains its original Romanesque floor plan and probably dates back to the 12th century. A bee museum is located next to the village museum; there is also a local archive on site with historical documents. The museum, church and archive each offer a different focus: from rural everyday life and traditional crafts to Romanesque church architecture.

Landscape and Activities

The municipality of Brodersby-Goltoft lies directly on the Schlei in a varied landscape; the Schlei, which is associated with Brodersby, is considered a nature park. Above the Brodersbyer Noor, Kirchberg offers panoramic views of the local landscape. For those planning longer hikes, the Royumer Runde and Goltofter Runde are two local routes suited to more ambitious hikers.

Trips on the water are another possible experience: passenger boats depart on sightseeing trips from the pier at nearby Missunde. If you are planning a trip, check the timetable beforehand. A tourist information point is located in the Markt-Treff for questions on site. Check the latest service information before planning a visit.

Find the Right Accommodation for Your Trip

First consider which of these themes will shape your trip, and use them to guide your search for accommodation in Brodersby.

The Geeler Kroog in Brodersby/Geel is a guesthouse, village inn and café all in one. If you include it in your plans, check the latest information about its operations before your trip.

Brodersby in the Wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde Destination

The wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde destination offers a broader view of regional attractions. Rendsburg-Eckernförde district has 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline and a signposted network of 1,000 kilometres of cycle routes. The district is home to four nature parks; the 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail runs through all four. If you would like to add cycling or longer hikes to your travel plans, you can make these regional opportunities a focus in their own right.

Another view of the landscape can be enjoyed from the 98-metre-high Aschberg. In fine weather, the panoramic view extends to the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay and the state capital, Kiel. The European long-distance trail E1 passes through the Hüttener Berge and Brekendorfer Wald and over the Aschberg; it is marked throughout with a white St. Andrew’s cross.

Discover more destinations: Holzbunge, Bendorf, Hoffeld, Kosel, Kronshagen, Altenhof, Lütjenwestedt, Karby.

Back to the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.