Discover Thumby: Sieseby between thatched roofs and the Schlei

Thumby brings together a distinctive cultural site and the waters of the Schlei: the municipality is home to Sieseby, a village on the Schlei known for its thatched roofs and restored historic workers’ houses. In 2000, Sieseby became Schleswig-Holstein’s first protected historic area. The village’s appearance and history give your stay a clear focus; the activities on the water offer a different perspective on the place.

Sieseby: village character and water

The restored thatched-roof workers’ houses bring Sieseby’s character to life. Its designation as a protected historic area is also a distinctive part of its history. When choosing accommodation in Thumby, you can decide whether you want to focus mainly on exploring this historic village centre or also include activities on the water.

A landing stage on the Schlei is served by public boats during the summer months. Check the timetable before travelling if you would like to plan around this seasonal service. This makes boat travel a practical option for summer planning, without confusing it with access to the canoe launch site.

The easily accessible canoe launch site is near the historic former ferry landing. It has a slipway; access is via Dorfstraße and Alter Schulweg, and parking is available in the village. When choosing between the boat service and the canoe launch site, it is not only the water itself that matters, but also the different ways of getting onto it. Check the launch site’s practical conditions locally before setting off.

Rendsburg-Eckernförde as a wider travel area

If you are planning to travel beyond Sieseby, you can also consider the wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde. The district has 55 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline, and four nature parks are also located within its boundaries. A substantial part of these parks consists of nature and landscape conservation areas, which provide habitats for a wide variety of plant and animal life. This broadens the range of things to explore to include protected landscapes and wildlife watching.

Numerous lake systems shape the Schleswig-Holstein Uplands in the Westensee–Upper Eider Nature Park. The park includes Westensee, a popular destination for excursions covering around seven square kilometres. The banks of the Eider in the nature park provide a habitat for kingfishers.

There are also options for active trips across the district: the signposted cycle network extends for 1,000 kilometres. The 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail passes through the district’s four nature parks. If cycling or hiking is important to your trip, these regional offerings may help shape your choice.

Cultural attractions across the wider destination range from Rendsburg’s old town, which dates back to the 13th century and is still characterised by medieval buildings, to the Jewish Museum in Schleswig-Holstein’s oldest surviving synagogue. The museum is both a historic architectural monument and a memorial. At the Molfsee Open-Air Museum, the grounds also feature a historic fairground with two carousels, a swing boat and a strength-testing game, as well as a large playground. This lets you choose regional themes to suit your interests: local history and water in Sieseby, or nature, outdoor activities and culture across the wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde destination.

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