Discover Hohn: Nature, the Eider and local history

Hohn combines nature around Lake Hohn with varied insights into local history: at the village museum, St. Mary’s Church and the old railway station. There is also the Hohn ferry across the Eider and a cycling and walking path on the former railway embankment. You can shape your stay around wildlife watching, outdoor activities or historical interests.

Nature at Lake Hohn and bird migration

Lake Hohn is considered the last remaining shallow geest lake. It is part of a nature reserve bordering Königsmoor and Hartshooper Moor. It is also a breeding and resting area for numerous bird species; thousands of migratory birds gather there in autumn. If you want to plan your trip around bird migration, autumn is the specific season to consider.

Watch otters

At the Hohn otter enclosure, an observation platform offers a view of two young otters. Wild otters may also be seen in local waters and at Lake Hohn. This gives you the option of watching otters at the enclosure as well as the possibility of spotting them in the wild.

Ferry history and paths

The Hohn ferry provides a crossing of the Eider for pedestrians and cyclists. The ferry service was first mentioned in 1634 and resumed in 1999. If you plan to include the ferry in your day, check the timetable in advance. A cycling and walking path also runs along the former railway embankment in Hohn.

The ferry and the railway embankment offer two practical points of reference for planning a day on foot or by bike. They can be combined with nature and cultural attractions without imposing a set order for your stay. The view extends to the district level: Rendsburg-Eckernförde District has a signposted cycling network stretching 1,000 kilometres.

Everyday life and history in Hohn

The Hohn Village Museum shows how people in Hohn lived around a hundred years ago. Its rooms feature tools and household items donated by local residents, as well as examples of crafts, porcelain and documents. The archive also supports genealogical research. Here, a historical portrayal of everyday life meets another way to explore family history.

A Transall aircraft stands at the old railway station in Hohn. The display includes a military history exhibition about Air Transport Wing 63 and the aircraft’s connection with the community. St. Mary’s Church offers a different historical perspective: consecrated in 1694, it is more than 300 years old. Its furnishings include a medieval baptismal font, a late-medieval crucifix and carved details on the pulpit and west gallery.

When choosing accommodation in Hohn, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: wildlife watching, cycling and walking, or local history.

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