Discover Willenscharen: the Stör, Wallberg and farm culture

Willenscharen lies in the southeast of Aukrug Nature Park; the Stör flows directly through the village. This combination of riverside scenery and rural surroundings gives a stay a clear focus: time outdoors can be combined with historic traces, farm culture and seasonal experiences. For planning, both the landscape and specific places and activities are therefore of interest.

Riverside scenery and historic traces

Wallberg is an early historic fortification that has been protected as a historic monument since 1940. Information boards from the State Office for Prehistory and Early History explain its historical significance. From there, the view extends across the Stör Valley. The remains are clearly signposted, and a parking area is nearby. This brings together views and history in one place. As signage and parking options may change, it is best to check both before your visit.

The Stör Bridge, built in 1900, is a local attraction. Willenscharen also offers a walk at Wallberg and routes for hiking, cycling, horseback riding and boating. This gives you a choice of different ways to experience the surrounding area. The Aukrug Adventure Tour connects river valleys, forests, rolling Geest countryside, lakes and regional culinary experiences. It is mostly paved and uses many single-lane farm roads or tracks. When planning a tour, you can take both the scenery and the character of the route into account; check conditions before setting out.

Blueberry season and farm culture

At Heidelbeer-Hof Fölster, you can pick blueberries straight from the bushes in August. A tractor-pulled blueberry train takes visitors to the plantation; there is a large bouncy castle next to the irrigation pond. The entrance to the picking area in Willenscharen is clearly signposted. Picking your own blueberries is tied to the season, so it is worth checking the current availability before setting out. The farm’s food offerings include blueberry specialties from a cake hut, as well as sausages with fries. The selection of food may vary seasonally.

Hof Ansgarius brings together a café, an inn and a cultural meeting place under one roof. Special insights there include an arts and crafts barn and a forestry workshop with garden furniture displays and wooden sculptures. There are also cakes made from old recipes. Hof Ansgarius therefore offers a different focus from the seasonal blueberry harvest: culture, handcrafted objects and a place to stop for refreshments take centre stage here. As the business may change, check the latest information before visiting.

The options differ considerably when planning your trip: Wallberg combines the history of a historic monument with views of the Stör Valley, while the bridge and routes offer further ways to explore outdoors. In August, picking your own blueberries adds a seasonal experience; Hof Ansgarius expands the options with culture and regional cuisine. This lets you tailor your trip to your interests and—when it comes to the blueberry harvest—to the time of year.

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