Goosefeld: Rural Character and Megalithic History

Goosefeld combines a largely rural character with a specific archaeological story: the village lies on the edge of Hüttener Berge Nature Park, and a previously unknown megalithic tomb was discovered here in 2020. This profile is complemented by walks to numerous megalithic tombs, cycling tours in Hüttener Berge Nature Park, and opportunities for riding holidays. Nature, culture, and different ways to spend your holiday thus sit side by side.

Rural Character and Megalithic History

Its location on the edge of the nature park and its largely rural character are the two defining features of Goosefeld’s landscape. There is also a discovery whose more recent history can be recounted precisely: the previously unknown megalithic tomb was moved near the existing megalithic tomb LA 35 and reconstructed. Reconstruction began in December 2023.

The sequence of discovery, relocation, and reconstruction gives the archaeological story a special dimension. Beside LA 35 is a tomb that only became known in 2020. For those interested in culture, this contrast offers a specific point of reference: it draws attention both to individual megalithic tombs and to how differently their more recent histories can unfold. This gives Goosefeld’s rural character a distinctive cultural and historical dimension.

Walks, Cycling Tours, and Riding Holidays

The range of leisure activities associated with Goosefeld includes walks to numerous megalithic tombs, cycling tours in Hüttener Berge Nature Park, and opportunities for riding holidays. These activities offer different focuses: walks highlight the megalithic tombs, cycling tours are connected with the nature park, and a riding holiday centers on horseback riding. When planning, you can prioritize the options according to your own interests rather than combining them into a single itinerary.

This prioritization can be a useful starting point when looking for accommodation. Consider whether you are choosing Goosefeld primarily for its rural character and megalithic history, or whether cycling or a riding holiday is the deciding factor. This will help clarify which travel style you want to shape your stay.

The wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde

The wider destination of Rendsburg-Eckernförde takes in the district as a whole. It has 55 kilometers of Baltic Sea coastline; around 70 kilometers, or two-thirds, of the Kiel Canal also run through the district. Cycling and hiking opportunities should also be viewed regionally: a 1,000-kilometer network of signposted cycle routes is complemented by a 180-kilometer nature park hiking trail that runs through the district’s four nature parks. The two types of routes offer different options for a trip focused on cycling or hiking.

The four nature parks in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde consist largely of nature and landscape conservation areas and provide habitats for diverse wildlife and plant life. In good weather, the 98-meter-high Aschberg offers sweeping views: from there, the panorama extends to the Kiel Canal, Eckernförde Bay, and Kiel. These are features of the wider destination; Goosefeld itself is defined by its location on the edge of Hüttener Berge Nature Park and its rural character.

The district’s cultural history also offers discoveries of its own. The old town of Rendsburg was established in the 13th century and is still characterized by medieval buildings. The Jewish Museum in Rendsburg is housed in Schleswig-Holstein’s oldest surviving synagogue; the building is both a historic monument and a memorial. The Dutch windmill in Groß Wittensee dates from 1874.

One culinary tradition associated with the wider destination comes from Eckernförde, where sprats and other small fish are smoked. The famous Kiel sprats actually come from the fishing town of Eckernförde.

View the wider destination overview: Schlei-Ostsee.