A special “money chute” made from an iron spoon offers a glimpse into the history of Wanderup Church: a former sacrament niche in the north wall of the choir was later converted into a collection box. The money chute was associated with charitable donations to villagers.
Village Church and Local History Museum
Wanderup Church is a Romanesque fieldstone building, probably dating from before 1200. Two original Romanesque windows have been preserved on the north side; historically, the church also served as a refuge during attacks. The same building thus brings together early architecture and a former protective function.
When the original building became too small, it was extended to the west. The wooden bell tower was built in 1754 after lightning destroyed the previous tower and bell. This makes it possible to distinguish the extension from the later rebuilding of the tower.
Wanderup Local History Museum was founded in 1971 to document the history and development of a village on the geest. It is housed in the former teacher’s residence of a school building dating from 1859. Local history from around 1800 onward is presented, alongside a collection of native wildlife, textiles and household appliances.
The Dämpferhalle serves as an exhibition hall for large agricultural machines. Further agricultural equipment is displayed outdoors. The museum thus brings together local history and everyday culture with nature topics and agricultural technology.
Village Character and Wichtelpark
Wanderup retains the layout of a typical roadside village, and several thatched-roof houses have been preserved. The village’s appearance therefore adds another facet of its history to the view of individual historic buildings.
Wichtelpark is open year-round. Wooden gnomes are placed beside the paths, on a bench and in the treetops. As you explore the park, you may come across the figures in various places—not just right beside the path.
Swimming Lake and Trails
Wanderup’s publicly accessible swimming lake has toilets, changing rooms, an outdoor shower, a volleyball court, a large sunbathing lawn and free parking. The lake also has a paved path leading to a water platform, seating, storage space and a handrail to help you enter the water. Check the latest information on facilities and infrastructure at the lake before your visit.
The Wanderup Lake Tour is a 4.9-kilometre walking trail, with the swimming lake as the recommended starting point. The Great Inland Tour covers 43 kilometres, includes Wanderup and leads through an expansive hedgerow landscape and small villages. The two tours therefore differ considerably in length and scenery. Check the details of the Lake Tour before setting out.
Transport and Regional Context
Nearby Tarp provides access to the A7 and has a railway station. Buses run hourly between the region, Flensburg and Husum; check the timetables before travelling.
In the wider Schleswig-Flensburg destination, Haithabu and the Danewerk have been jointly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2018. More than 25 kilometres of the Danewerk rampart are still preserved today. Also in the wider Schleswig-Flensburg destination, the historic memorial site and Idstedt Museum provide information about German-Danish history surrounding the uprising of 1848 and the Battle of Idstedt.
Discover more destinations: Jerrishoe, Janneby, Langstedt, Süderhackstedt, Sollerup, Jörl
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