Hohner See gives Hohn a distinctive natural feature: it is considered the last remaining shallow Geest lake and is part of a nature reserve bordering Königsmoor and Hartshooper Moor. Numerous bird species use the area as a breeding and resting site; thousands of migratory birds gather there in autumn. Seasonal bird migration is therefore one of the special natural features of a stay in Hohn.
Animals at the lake and in the otter enclosure
At the Hohn otter enclosure, an observation platform offers a chance to watch two young otters. Wild otters may also be seen in local waterways and at Hohner See. This offers two different nature experiences: watching the otters at the enclosure and the possibility of spotting animals living freely in their natural surroundings.
Exploring on foot and by bike
The Hohn ferry crosses the Eider for pedestrians and cyclists. It revives a historic connection first mentioned in 1634 and resumed in 1999. If you plan to include the crossing in an outing, check the current timetable in advance.
The former railway line in Hohn is also used as a cycling and walking path. The ferry and the railway embankment thus offer two different starting points for activities on foot or by bike. The ferry provides a crossing over the Eider, while the former railway embankment itself serves as a path.
Village museum, Transall and St Mary’s Church
The Hohn Village Museum uses its rooms to show how people lived here around a hundred years ago. Its collection includes donated tools, household items, handicrafts, porcelain and documents. The archive also supports genealogical research. A visit combines a glimpse into everyday life in the past with objects from different aspects of village life; the archive offers a separate resource for family history research.
A Transall aircraft stands at the old railway station in Hohn. A military history exhibition focuses on Air Transport Wing 63 and the aircraft’s connection with the community. The site at the former station and the exhibition’s subject bring another aspect of local history into view.
St Mary’s Church was consecrated in 1694 and is over 300 years old. Its furnishings include a medieval baptismal font and a late medieval crucifix. Carved details on the pulpit and west gallery complement these historic pieces. Visitors interested in architectural history will find not only the year of consecration but also features from different periods in the church’s furnishings.
Hohn in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel destination
Hohn is part of the wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel destination. At district level, the signposted cycling network covers 1,000 kilometres. There are also four nature parks, all of which are linked by the 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail. These details describe the wider regional context: the Hohn ferry and former railway embankment are specific options in Hohn, while the cycling network and hiking trail relate to the Rendsburg-Eckernförde destination as a whole. Depending on your interests, you can focus your stay on Hohn’s nature and local history or add cycling and hiking across the district.
Discover more destinations: Sophienhamm, Prinzenmoor.
Go to the overview of the wider travel area: Hohner Harde.
