Wentorf near Hamburg: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Wentorf near Hamburg combines contemporary art, listed buildings and extensive parkland at the Woods Art Institute. Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Wentorf near Hamburg can then continue searching for accommodation.

Culture

The public cultural program includes music, theater, exhibitions, readings and festivals. The municipality also lists the Alte Schule community center and a municipal library as local cultural institutions.

The WAI Galleries present changing exhibitions across 2,300 square meters. Works on display include painting, sculpture, installation, video art, performance and photography. In the central exhibition building, the Reinking Collection alternates with changing solo exhibitions; the grounds also include a sculpture garden and a historic arboretum.

Since 2018, the main building has housed the event and seminar rooms of the Woods Art Institute. In addition to its exhibition program, WAI offers art classes as well as seminar and event rooms. Visits to the Woods Art Institute are possible exclusively as guided tours; tickets are booked via the website.

History

The listed main building at Golfstraße 5 is a residence designed in 1914 and 1921 in the English country-house style by August Ott and William Rzekonski. It stands in the northern part of the park at the highest point on the banks of the Bille; a lawn lies to the west, while trees stand on the other sides. The historic interior features stucco ceilings, wooden coffered ceilings, Delft tiles, and doors and windows with leaded glass. The main building was part of the former Weltevreden estate complex.

The Wentorf municipal archive is open to everyone for scholarly, local-history and genealogical research, by prior arrangement with the municipal archivist. The archive regularly offers lectures, exhibitions and excursions, usually in cooperation with the Wentorf Citizens' Association. Regional-history publications include Wentorf – The Local History Book, a history of the villa districts of Wentorf and a history of Wentorf-Süd.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Wentorf near Hamburg offers local recreational opportunities for hiking, cycling and horseback riding. The municipality names the Lohe as a suitable area for walks; the Bergedorfer Gehölz is also described as a suitable area for walks. The ravines of the Hohler Grund and new green corridors on the former barracks site are likewise identified as suitable areas for walks.

The WAI sculpture park features paths, terraced levels and mature trees in a historic landscape park and invites visitors to take a stroll.

Geographical Location

The Mühlenteich connects the towns of Reinbek and Wentorf and, at this point, the districts of Stormarn and the Duchy of Lauenburg. From Hamburg, Funkelplatz at the Mühlenteich site can be reached by taking the S21 to Reinbek station and then walking for three minutes. The Duchy of Lauenburg region is described as an area with cycle paths close to the water, green hiking trails, lakes, farm cafés and regional cuisine.

Further destination pages: Hohenhorn, Gudow, Brunstorf, Schulendorf, Nusse, Tramm, Kittlitz, Rondeshagen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Duchy of Lauenburg.