Four inland lakes, around 20 kilometres of shoreline along the Schlei and archaeological traces from the Viking Age give Kosel a distinct character. The surrounding hilly landscape has also been strongly shaped by glacial processes. If you are looking for accommodation in Kosel, you can explore the area according to your interests: water and landscape are just as central as local history, cycling and hiking.
Lakes, the Schlei and hilly landscapes
The four inland lakes cover a combined area of more than 50 hectares. Kosel’s shoreline along the Schlei stretches for around 20 kilometres. These figures describe different aspects of the area: the lakes are inland, while the Schlei gives it a coastal and waterfront connection. Together with the hilly terrain shaped by glacial processes, they create a varied landscape that is not defined by a single shoreline.
These differences can help you choose the right kind of stay. If local history is your main interest, the archaeological traces offer a starting point; if you would like to combine scenery and activity, the cycling and hiking trails are another part of what Kosel has to offer. The four lakes and the Schlei shoreline provide the landscape setting, but do not dictate a specific route or itinerary.
Traces of local history
Kosel’s archaeological heritage includes evidence of Viking Age settlements, as well as excavated settlement sites in western and eastern Kosel. These two areas show that the settlement traces are not confined to a single location. Anyone interested in early history will find a tangible historical connection here, offering more than a general view of the landscape.
A historic walking and cycling route ran through Kosel and the surrounding area. A central viewpoint in the village takes in the pastor’s widow’s house, the parsonage, the old smithy, Koseler Hof and the former Kroymann School. These buildings and places give the view a local focus. Ten information boards along the cycling and hiking trails also tell the history of the municipality. Archaeological settlement traces and later village landmarks thus offer different ways to explore local history.
Explore on foot and by bike
The information boards are located along Kosel’s cycling and hiking trails, combining outdoor activity with insights into the municipality’s history. Some of the trails are also suitable for Nordic walking. This applies to some trails, not necessarily every route, so check that your chosen route is currently suitable before setting out.
The Netzausleger is described as a rest stop during a cycling tour that includes crossing the Schlei. The Netzausleger in Kosel or Missunde is located at the narrowest point of the Schlei. The Missunde ferry connects Missunde in Kosel with Brodersby, linking the regions of Angeln and Schwansen. If you plan to cross by ferry, check the timetable before setting out. In the wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel region, the district’s signposted cycling network covers 1,000 kilometres—an option for anyone wishing to explore cycling routes beyond Kosel.
Culture and places to eat
Bohnert is associated with the summer open-air art and cultural event “Under the Sky of Bohnert.” If you would like to include the event in your trip, check the latest dates; the programme may vary. There is also a choice of places to eat: restaurants, pubs, cafés and inns can be found in Kosel and the surrounding Kosel communities. As individual businesses may change their offerings, it is worth checking their opening hours in advance.
Kosel offers these tangible points of connection with its landscape and culture, without prescribing a set itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Rickert, Schwedeneck, Aukrug, Hanerau-Hademarschen, GĂĽby, Owschlag, Bordesholm, Eiderkanal
For the broader travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.
