Heiligenhafen offers a range of ways to enjoy a stay by the water and on land. The Erlebnis-Seebrücke, water sports, fishing harbor, and paths for walking or cycling shape the local selection. To plan your trip, you can decide which of these activities matter to you and whether you would also like to include culture in the wider Ostholstein travel destination.
Pier and water sports
The Erlebnis-Seebrücke extends out into the sea and offers several levels for strolling. It also has playgrounds and a sun deck facing the sea. This means you can plan to visit the pier for both exercise and time by the water. If you would like to be active yourself, Heiligenhafen offers surfing, kitesurfing, and sailing. Surfing and sailing schools offer courses for beginners and other participants. Water sports enthusiasts can choose between a range of disciplines and courses.
Fishing harbor, routes and getting here
At the fishing harbor, you can buy fresh fish directly from the fishing boats; deep-sea fishing trips are also available from Heiligenhafen. Buying fish can be part of your meal planning, while a fishing trip means a dedicated outing to sea. You can walk or cycle along the Binnensee promenade, by the beach, in the hinterland, and around town. Bicycles and Segways are available to rent.
You can reach Heiligenhafen by car from Lübeck or Hamburg via the A1 and the Heiligenhafen exit. Providers and specific offers may change. If a course, a deep-sea fishing trip, buying directly from a fishing boat, or a rental vehicle is important to you, check whether it is available for your dates.
Culture and landscape in the wider Ostholstein travel destination
The wider Ostholstein travel destination has additional, distinct cultural and natural attractions. Every summer, Eutin hosts a range of open-air opera or operetta performances. The Ostholstein Museum in Eutin presents changing exhibitions and a permanent exhibition about Eutin during its heyday around 1800. Cismar Monastery in the municipality of Grömitz presents changing exhibitions and hosts concerts in its vaulted hall during the winter half of the year.
For a different kind of landscape, the Eutiner See circular route runs partly directly along the shore of the Großer Eutiner See and partly along natural paths through the forest. Along the way, it offers views of Eutin, Eutin Castle, and the castle gardens. The seasonal cultural offerings vary: open-air performances in Eutin take place every summer, while concerts at Cismar Monastery are held during the winter half of the year. Check specific event dates if one of these offerings is important to your trip.
Find hotels by your travel priorities
If you also include culture in Ostholstein, you add a distinct regional theme with seasonal offerings. This lets you start your search with the travel program you want.
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Go to the wider travel overview: Ostholstein.
