The village centre of Tramm is centred around the chapel on Dorfstraße. A small cemetery and large lime trees are right next to it. This layout makes the chapel a clear landmark in the village centre and offers a tangible insight into the village’s structure. Regular church services are held in the chapel; check the latest dates in advance if attending a service is part of your plans.
The local history of tractors also adds a distinctive touch. Residents founded the Oldtimer Trecker Club, united by a shared interest in collecting and driving historic tractors. For travellers interested in the history of technology and vehicles, the story behind the club’s founding adds a community-oriented dimension to Tramm’s village centre.
A description from 2022 notes that the A24 crosses the municipal area for three kilometres and that the Tramm rest area is on the carriageway heading towards Hamburg. For up-to-date details on rest facilities and road services, check the information separately before travelling. These details relate to the municipal area and a specific direction of travel; the chapel, meanwhile, marks the village centre.
The wider destination of the Duchy of Lauenburg
The wider destination of the Duchy of Lauenburg offers a broader view of forests and lakes. Forests make up 26 per cent of the Duchy of Lauenburg district, which is home to 48 lakes. The district also contains the Sachsenwald, the largest contiguous forest in Schleswig-Holstein. The Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park lies at the heart of the duchy; its area, around 35 by 17 kilometres, provides habitats for kingfishers, white-tailed eagles and cranes, among other species.
The Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park has hiking trails, observation towers, nature trails and places to rest, and has been a protected area for visitors to explore since 1960. Visitors can hike, cycle, canoe and swim in forest lakes. Four signposted cycling routes add to the range of activities. Guided excursions with experts focus on the district’s wildlife, plant life and cultural history; check the programme for individual dates. The observation tower on Lake Mechow invites visitors to watch waterbirds, and, with a little luck, you may also spot a white-tailed eagle there.
For longer hikes, the European long-distance trails E1, E6 and E9 run from north to south through the Duchy of Lauenburg via Ratzeburg, Mölln and Lauenburg. These trails offer a different perspective on the region from individual wildlife observations or the signposted cycling routes.
Culture and regional cuisine
Cultural attractions and regional food are also part of the Duchy of Lauenburg. The Elbe Shipping Museum in Lauenburg/Elbe features the interactive, three-storey exhibition “Man-Model-Machine” about shipping. Visitors can get hands-on with the models and experimental stations. The Duchy of Lauenburg District Museum in Ratzeburg displays exhibits on the history of the Dukes of Lauenburg and the inner-German border. The Kultursommer am Kanal takes place every year in summer as a four-week cultural festival; check the programme for the relevant year when planning your visit. Farm and country cafés in the Duchy of Lauenburg are known for their homemade cakes, made using regional produce.
Discover more destinations: Römnitz, Ziehten, Roseburg, Geesthacht, Lauenburg Lakes, Groß Grönau, Kittlitz, Alt Mölln
View the wider travel overview: Duchy of Lauenburg.
