Discover Bollingstedt: Nature, Trails and Culture

Bollingstedt brings together water, moorland and forest, with trails for walks and bike rides. The Bollingstedter Au flows through the village; the Mühlenteich pond and Bollingstedter Moor to the north reveal different sides of the landscape. Cultural history and connections to other destinations are also useful to consider when planning your trip.

The Au, Moorland and Mühlenteich Pond

The Bollingstedter Au flows through Bollingstedt. The Au is also named in the title of the FFH area “Treene Winderatter See bis Friedrichstadt und Bollingstedter Au”; the area’s number is 1322-391. Bollingstedter Moor lies north of the village and is considered an intact habitat of exceptional beauty.

Walking trails run along the Mühlenteich pond. The area provides a habitat for a great variety of waterbirds, and the pond is associated with an old mill. Here, nature watching and a historical connection come together by the water. If you’re exploring on foot, you can combine a visit to the Mühlenteich with longer walks.

Walks and Bike Rides

Steinholz forest is ideal for long walks. A walk through Steinholz can continue to Gammellund, a district of Bollingstedt, and on to Gammellunder See. Along with the trails by the Mühlenteich, the longer routes through the forest offer another option when planning your day.

A well-developed network of cycle paths surrounds Bollingstedt, making it easy to explore the surrounding area in every direction. Whether you’re on foot or by bike, you can choose a different focus: a walk by the water, a longer route through Steinholz, or a bike ride to explore the area.

Connections and Choosing a Location

Regular public transport connects Bollingstedt with Jübek railway station. From Jübek, train connections offer travel to Husum, Kiel, Flensburg and Hamburg. Check the timetable before setting off to make sure your plans fit the available connections.

The North Sea and Baltic Sea beaches, as well as destinations in Denmark, are also accessible from Bollingstedt via good transport connections. The distinction between local routes and connections via Jübek can help you choose a location that suits your travel plans.

Culture Locally and Across the Wider Destination

A nearby cultural attraction is St. Petrus Church in Eggebek. This single-nave Romanesque brick church has a core dating to around 1200. Its architecture offers a different point of interest from the trails and natural areas around Bollingstedt.

In the wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg, Haithabu and the Danewerk have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2018. The Idstedt historical memorial site and museum provide information about German-Danish history surrounding the 1848 uprising and the Battle of Idstedt. Tolk-Schau family and amusement park is also part of the wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg. Its attractions include rides, playgrounds, park trains, fairy-tale huts and more than 100 life-size dinosaurs. These regional cultural and leisure destinations complement the natural surroundings and trails that define Bollingstedt itself.

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