Steinfeld: Trails, Craftsmanship and History

Steinfeld combines the former railway line with insights into craftsmanship and architectural history. Cycling and walking trails, candle-making and a historic thatched cottage offer a range of interests. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first consider whether outdoor activities, local history or a combination of the two should shape your stay.

The former railway line as a route through Angeln

The former railway line between Schleswig and Süderbrarup officially opened as a cycling and walking route in 2024. It is about 21 kilometres long and runs through the Angeln countryside. 3.3 kilometres of the Old Railway Line are in Steinfeld; this section passes the former station and a rest area. On the railway line, walkers and cyclists share the route; horse riding is not permitted. You can explore the Steinfeld section on its own or include the longer route between the two towns in your plans. Comparing the local section with the full route can help you decide how much activity you want to take on.

MarktTreff Steinfeld is right next to the Old Railway Line between Süderbrarup and Schleswig. It has a 24/7 grocery shop and regional products; the retail offering may change. Its location by the route and the shopping option are two separate points to consider when planning your stay.

Craftsmanship and local history

At KerzenHuus in Steinfeld, visitors make their own candles. The activity takes place in a relaxed atmosphere, with guidance as the candles are made. This is a hands-on complement to cycling and walking: here, the focus is on creating something yourself rather than on the route and landscape. If you would like to combine different kinds of activities, it offers a different way to experience Steinfeld than a day on the trail.

The historic thatched cottage at Hasselholzstraße 28 is a listed historic building dating from around 1800. The single-storey building is a timber-framed structure with its gable end facing the street and a thatched half-hipped roof. Its timber frame, building form and roof give the cottage a distinctive architectural character. For a stay focused on architectural history, this historic building offers a contrast to the hands-on activity at KerzenHuus.

The Kius-Ulsnis-Steinfeld village museum features objects from homes, farms and craft workshops in Ulsnis and Steinfeld; some date from the 17th and 18th centuries. The collection brings together different aspects of everyday life and complements the architectural history with objects from households, agriculture and crafts. While the cottage offers a glimpse of a building from a particular period, some of the museum objects date back to the 17th century.

Steinfeld and the wider Schleswig-Flensburg travel destination

Steinfeld is about five kilometres from the Schlei Baltic Sea fjord. There are holiday accommodations and opportunities for herring fishing in the area.

The wider Schleswig-Flensburg travel destination also offers well-developed cycling and walking trails, beaches, sailing waters, forests and golf courses. Haithabu and the Danevirke have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since June 2018. These regional attractions offer a different scale from Steinfeld’s section of the former railway line and its local insights into craftsmanship and architectural history. When choosing accommodation, a helpful first question is whether you want to focus on Steinfeld’s attractions or include other interests across the district.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Rügge, Wagersrott, Saustrup, Ulsnis, Boren, Stolk, Nottfeld, Loit.

To the overview of the wider travel destination: Süderbrarup.