Quern: Scheersberg and St. Nicolai

Quern is located in the Angeln hill country near the Flensburg Fjord. With Scheersberg, Bismarck Tower, and the St. Nicolai ensemble in Großquern, the area brings together landscape and cultural history. At 69 m above sea level, Scheersberg is the most prominent elevation in Angeln; the tower connects two viewing platforms with a permanent exhibition along the climb. St. Nicolai also includes the churchyard. When choosing accommodation, you can first decide whether Scheersberg and its exhibition, the church ensemble, or both should be the focus of your trip.

Elevation, views, and an exhibition at Scheersberg

Scheersberg lies between Groß-Quern and Nübelfeld railway station. Bismarck Tower was completed in 1903. During extensive restoration work from 2014 to 2018, a permanent exhibition was installed across four floors of the tower, accompanying visitors as they climb. The two viewing platforms are on the second and fourth floors. The dates tell two parts of the story: 1903 marks the tower’s completion, and 2014 to 2018 its restoration and the installation of the exhibition. If you are travelling with children, you can take the different interests of architectural history, the exhibition, and the views into account when planning together.

St. Nicolai and the churchyard in Großquern

Another cultural-history highlight is in Großquern. The St. Nicolai ensemble is listed as a protected monument in the category of churches; the churchyard is also part of it. In contrast to Bismarck Tower, the emphasis here is on the connection between church and churchyard, while the tower is about its history, exhibition, and viewing levels. For travellers who would like to compare cultural sites, these offer two different perspectives: a church ensemble and a tower with a historical exhibition.

Educational activities and excursion programmes

Scheersberg is also home to the work of IBJ Scheersberg. All year round, it provides cultural, social, and political education for young people and families from Germany and Europe, as well as people from the surrounding villages. In addition to topics relating to architecture and landscape, this educational work offers another perspective on Scheersberg. The International Youth Education Centre Scheersberg puts together individually tailored excursion programmes for companies, clubs, and other organisations. If you are planning such a programme, check availability in advance.

Getting here and choosing accommodation

Bus route 835 stops directly in front of Scheersberg. It runs from the ZOB or Sörup railway station. Check the latest service and stop information before travelling. You can also take this travel information into account when choosing accommodation if Scheersberg is to be a central part of your itinerary. When comparing accommodation, you can also consider what your trip will focus on: Bismarck Tower and its exhibition, the St. Nicolai ensemble in Großquern, or an excursion programme for an organisation. This way, you can choose a base that suits your own itinerary.

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