Discover Martensrade: Water, history and culture

Martensrade lies in the Probstei region and the Lake Selent natural area; it is bordered to the north by Lake Selent and to the south by the Gödfeldteich nature reserve. The lake and nature reserve are clear landscape landmarks of the village. The village’s history, closely connected to Wittenberg Estate, a municipal bathing area and cultural events throughout the year add to its appeal. If you are looking for accommodation in Martensrade, you can plan your stay around what interests you most: time by the water, cycling between districts or attending an event in the cultural programme.

Bathing area on Lake Selent

The municipal bathing area is located at Grabensee on Lake Selent. Facilities include a jetty, a bathing island and picnic spots; the area is intended for relaxing, swimming and playing. The lake therefore offers a clear focus for a day out: you can spend time by the water, swim or plan a picnic break. If you are planning your visit around this facility, check the current amenities in advance.

Wittenberg Estate and culture in Martensrade

The village’s history is closely connected to Wittenberg Estate. Wittenberg was first mentioned in 1299; Otto Reventlow acquired the estate in 1584. Cultural events open to everyone take place in Martensrade throughout the year. History and culture therefore appeal to different interests: the village’s early milestones and events that provide a specific reason to visit. If you are planning your trip around a particular date, check the event date in advance.

Cycling and connections

A cycle path connects the districts of Martensrade and Wittenberger Passau. If you would like to include cycling in your stay, you can factor this local route into your plans. Martensrade is also on the B 202; road connections lead towards Kiel and the Baltic Sea beaches. These involve different planning considerations: would you like to take a cycle route between two districts, or will your road trips take you towards Kiel and the Baltic Sea?

Plön as the wider landscape setting

The wider destination of Plön broadens the view from Martensrade’s local natural setting to the district as a whole: Plön district lies between the Baltic Sea and Holstein Switzerland and has around 50 kilometres of Baltic coastline. The district is home to about 80 lakes, including Lake Großer Plöner See, which covers 29 km², and Lake Selent, which covers 22 km². The district’s Baltic coast offers opportunities for swimming from Mönkeberg to Sehlendorfer Strand. Sailing, surfing, diving, boat trips, offshore excursions, cutter trips and surf fishing are also possible along the coast. In Martensrade itself, the bathing area at Grabensee is the local point of access to the water; the wider range of coastal activities is part of Plön district as a whole. If you would like to plan a more regional trip, you can therefore compare the local focus on Lake Selent with Plön’s wider choice of lakes and coastline.

The Holstein Switzerland Nature Park also shapes the wider natural setting: large parts of Plön district lie within it. The nature park covers 75,000 hectares and offers opportunities to experience nature and see rare animals. The gently rolling landscapes in Plön district are well suited to cycling and hiking. This is on a different scale from the local cycle path between Martensrade and Wittenberger Passau: locally, a route between two districts is specifically identified, while the wider district landscape offers opportunities for more cycling and hiking tours.

Discover more destinations: Schwentinental, Großer Plöner See, Rastorf, Probstei, Preetz-Land, Högsdorf, Kühren, Fargau-Pratjau.

Go to the wider travel overview: Plön.