Jerrishoe: Local History, Farm Shop and Landscape

Jerrishoe combines a local history dating back to 1196 with a nature conservation project, a farm shop and tours through a landscape shaped by hedgerows. The topics offer different points of interest: local history, regional food, nature and tours.

A place name with several interpretations

Jerrishoe’s roots go back to 1196. One explanation traces the place name to the personal name Jerrik and “hoe” meaning hill. Alongside this is an alternative local interpretation, linking the name to the extraction of bog iron ore, practised in the region for centuries. Thus, a linguistic explanation and a regional historical interpretation exist side by side.

Nature conservation project and landscape structure

As of April 2026, the nature conservation project in Jerrishoe comprised 25 tree islands, each measuring approximately 20 by 20 metres. Pastureland was retained between the tree and shrub islands. The mix of trees, shrubs and open land described for this stage of the project creates sunny, sheltered spots as well as cooler, shady areas. The project aims to encourage native flowering plants and provide food for wild bees, butterflies, hoverflies and bumblebees. As the project grows, these habitat benefits may increase. The nature theme therefore encompasses both a variety of landscape structures and the planned development of flowering plants and food sources for pollinators.

Farm shop and baked goods

Hof Neue Erde sells grain and potatoes mainly through its own farm shop. The shop also offers fruit, vegetables, baked goods, eggs, spices and animal feed. The farm’s own bakery makes bread, rolls and other baked goods three times a week. For travellers who want to include farm-gate shopping in their holiday plans, the farm offers a different focus from local history or landscape tours. The range and baking schedule may change; check both before your visit.

Tours and canoeing on the Treene

The 43-kilometre Great Inland Tour includes Jerrishoe along its route. It passes through a wide landscape with a dense network of hedgerows and small villages; most of the route follows quiet roads and farm tracks. Nearby, the Treene Circular Tour runs alongside extensive forests, meadows, fields and the Treene. Canoeing on the Treene is also possible during the summer half of the year, launching from Langstedt. The tours therefore differ primarily in their scenery: hedgerows and villages define the Great Inland Tour, while forests, meadows, fields and the river take centre stage on the Treene Circular Tour.

In the wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg

The wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg offers further cultural and nature experiences. Haithabu and the Danevirke have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since June 2018; more than 25 kilometres of the rampart of the Danevirke still remain today. The Idstedt Historic Memorial and Museum provide information about German-Danish history surrounding the uprising of 1848 and the Battle of Idstedt. Geltinger Birk offers a distinctive nature experience: at 773 hectares, it is the largest nature reserve in the Schleswig-Flensburg district. It has well-maintained paths and guided walks that share information about the local flora and fauna.

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