The Kiel Canal divides Sehestedt into a northern and a southern part—a defining feature of the town that dates back to the canal’s construction between 1887 and 1895. Gut Sehestedt, the House of History and St. Peter and Paul Church each offer a different historical perspective; there are also paths along the canal, through the forest and to the energy park site. This makes it easy to tailor your stay to your specific interests rather than trying to cover every topic in a single outing.

Ferry and getting your bearings on the canal

The Sehestedt ferry provides a free crossing of the Kiel Canal for motor vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. It is located at canal kilometre 75.331. If you plan to take the ferry, check the latest service information beforehand, as operating conditions may change. A snack bar and a local shop are right next to the ferry landing. If you plan to visit these, check their current opening hours in advance. A motorhome pitch next to the ferry offers views of the canal and ocean-going vessels. If you would like to stay overnight, check current availability.

Estate, museum and historic buildings

Gut Sehestedt stands on the site of an old moated castle, which was surrounded by a moat until 1865. The estate complex includes the manor house, built in 1728. Three half-timbered buildings with thatched roofs on the estate have been listed since 1996. The history of the moated castle, the manor house and the protected half-timbered buildings offer different ways to explore the town’s history.

The House of History displays historical sources, original objects and short films; special exhibitions are held regularly. St. Peter and Paul Church has a half-timbered tower and an interior that is largely Late Classical in style, dating from 1829. Another historical landmark is a memorial stone associated with a parachuting accident involving Bold Guard near Sehestedt. Residents of Sehestedt and Scots inaugurated it on 27 July 1975.

Routes along the canal, through the forest and to the energy park

The local routes vary in length and theme. The village loop is 4.2 kilometres long: it leads from the Danish monument to the ferry landing and then along the canal to KanalTreff. At 3.0 kilometres, the Small Forest Loop is the shortest of the three. The forest walk passes unusual trees and wetland habitats before returning between the canal and the forest. The 4.8-kilometre Energy Park Loop is the longest; it leads to the energy park site, where visitors can learn about renewable energy. So, alongside the canal path, you can choose to focus on the forest and wetlands or on renewable energy.

Sehestedt within the wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel destination

Within the wider Rendsburg-Eckernförde travel destination, the 180-kilometre Nature Park Hiking Trail passes through the district’s four nature parks. In Hüttener Berge Nature Park, the route reaches Sehestedt after 36.5 kilometres. This distinguishes the local routes from a longer hiking trail that places Sehestedt in a regional context.

Discover more destinations: Tackesdorf, Borgdorf-Seedorf, Beldorf, Rieseby, Dänischenhagen, Eisendorf, Rickert, Molfsee.

Go to the regional travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.