Giekau combines time at the Seekrug bathing area with historical sites such as Neuhaus Estate on Lake Selent and a fieldstone hall church dating from the 13th century. To plan your stay, you can first consider whether water activities or cultural history should be the main focus. Swimming and paddling are as much a part of the picture as buildings and historical traces from different periods.

Time by the water at the Seekrug bathing area

People swim and paddle at the Seekrug bathing area in Giekau; it is also a place to relax by the water. This offers several options: getting out on the water, swimming and taking a quieter break on the shore. Consider whether you would prefer to make your visit active or allow time for both. Check local bathing conditions before your visit.

Neuhaus Estate: historical traces on Lake Selent

Neuhaus Estate is a historic estate on Lake Selent. Its surviving historical traces include a motte and the remains of a moated castle. Here, the focus is on the history of the estate and the different forms of the castle complex that have been preserved. This offers a different focus from the bathing area: swimming, paddling and relaxing take center stage there, while Neuhaus Estate adds a cultural-historical dimension to a stay in Giekau.

A church with layers from different periods

The fieldstone hall church in Giekau dates from the 13th century and is considered the focal point of the community. Its west tower was designed later in the Neoclassical style; it also features a richly figured Late Gothic triptych. The church thus brings together elements from different periods: the medieval hall church, the later Neoclassical tower and the Late Gothic artwork. For those interested in culture, the architecture and triptych complement the historical traces at Neuhaus Estate with a distinct perspective on architectural history and sacred art.

Plön as a wider setting

The district of Plön, part of the wider travel destination of Plön, lies between the Baltic Sea and Holstein Switzerland and has around 50 kilometers of Baltic Sea coastline. The district has around 80 lakes, including Lake Großer Plöner See, covering 29 km², and Lake Selent, covering 22 km². Along the district’s Baltic Sea coast, visitors can swim, sail, surf, dive, take boat trips, go on offshore sailing trips and cutter excursions, and fish in the surf. On the lakes, you can also travel by sailboat or excursion boat; the Schwentine waterway can be explored by canoe within the district of Plön. This regional variety provides a broader setting for trip planning alongside Giekau’s specific bathing and cultural attractions.

Giekau for your accommodation search

If bathing areas, historical traces and church architecture match your travel interests, you may want to consider Giekau for your stay. When searching for hotels in Giekau, it helps to decide in advance whether you mainly want to spend time by the water or focus on cultural history. The wider travel destination of Plön adds further lake and coastal activities to the local options.

Go to the wider travel overview: Plön.