Discover Hohn through two main themes: the landscape around Hohner See and the history of the village. When planning your visit, you can focus on nature watching, walking or cycling routes, exhibitions, and historical details according to your interests.
Hohner See and its birdlife
Hohner See is considered the last remaining shallow-water lake on geestland. It is part of a nature reserve that also includes Königsmoor and Hartshooper Moor. The lake is a breeding and resting ground for numerous bird species. In autumn, thousands of migratory birds gather there before flying south. Landscape and season are closely connected here: the lake is a destination for nature enthusiasts, while autumn marks the special window for observing the migration of birds.
Watching otters and getting outdoors
Wildlife watching in Hohn has two sides: at the otter enclosure, you can watch young otters from an observation platform. Wild otters may also be seen in the surrounding rivers, streams and ditches, as well as at Hohner See. While migratory bird activity at the lake is concentrated particularly in autumn, wild otters can potentially be spotted at several waterways in the area.
The Hohner ferry offers pedestrians and cyclists a crossing of the Eider through a natural setting. Near Hohn railway station, the old railway embankment is used as a cycling and walking path. These are two distinct ways to explore actively: a river crossing and a route along the former railway line. If you are planning a crossing, it is worth checking the timetable.
Railway station, village museum and St Mary's Church
The Hohn Village Museum is housed in the old railway station. Items donated by residents document village life; a database supports genealogical research reaching back to the 18th-century colonists. A Transall aircraft and a military history exhibition on Air Transport Wing 63 are also on display at the old railway station. This brings village history and family research together with a distinct theme from military history.
St Mary's Church, which is more than 300 years old, was consecrated in 1694. Its features include a medieval baptismal font, a late-medieval crucifix, and carved details on the pulpit and west gallery. The date of its consecration and older furnishings thus sit side by side, adding another, architectural dimension to the history of the village.
Baking on scheduled dates
The village museum also includes the Backhuus, with its wood-fired stone oven. On scheduled dates, bread, cakes and pizza are baked there under the guidance of experienced bakers—for Hohn residents or as part of museum events. The oven is available only on scheduled dates, not every day. If you would like to include this in your plans, check whether a baking session is scheduled for your travel dates.
The wider region
Beyond Hohn, the wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde destination offers a regional setting for cycling and nature activities. The district has a signposted cycling network 1,000 kilometres long and is also home to four nature parks. These figures complement Hohn's local themes with a regional perspective.
Plan your holiday apartment and stay
When looking for a holiday apartment, you can start by considering what you would like your stay to focus on: birdlife and waterways, walking or cycling routes, or village history. Then compare the available options according to the criteria that matter for your trip. Hohn combines nature watching and cultural interests, so you do not have to limit your stay to just one of these.
Discover more destinations: Hoffeld, Lütjenwestedt, Krummwisch, Hohner Harde, Schönhorst, Thumby, Holtsee, Norby.
View the wider travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.
