Pinneberg is a destination where nature, culture and history can be seen in a variety of places. Gardens, places for physical activity, historical traces and regional destinations shape the town and its surroundings.
Nature
The Rose Garden is located near Pinneberg and within Fahlt Municipal Forest. Around 8,000 roses in 80 varieties grow there. Rhododendrons, magnolias, bulbous plants and perennials create seasonal splashes of colour from spring through autumn.
The freely accessible fitness trails complement jogging, Nordic walking and cycling. In the Waldenau district, Klövensteen offers a forest playground and a fitness trail.
Funkturmsee, also known as Wollnysee, covers approximately five hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 3.5 metres. Wollnysee is located in a recreational area and has two barbecue areas.
Culture and History
The Drostei is the cultural centre of Pinneberg District. It presents changing exhibitions, concerts and literary events. As a Baroque mansion dating from the 18th century, it recalls Pinneberg’s former cultural heyday.
Pinneberg was first mentioned in 1351 as the site of a small castle belonging to the Counts of Schauenburg, which was called Pinneberg Castle. This castle stood on what is now Mühlenstraße and was the centre of the settlement for centuries.
Geographical Location
The Dune Route crosses the Rahwischniederung lowland. There are wet meadows and a stream there; common snipe breed there in spring. Buttermoor and Schnaakenmoor are located along the route and are nature reserves.
In the area surrounding Pinneberg lies “Kulturgeschictliches Denkmal Wulfsmühle”. The Marienhöhe Forest Park and Tafelberg are also located in the surrounding area.
In the wider regional surroundings of Pinneberg are the Hamburger Kunsthalle, the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, the Schilling coal-fired power station, Hamburg City Park, Grauerort Fort, Bredenberg and Bornberg.
This overview of places is followed by the search for a holiday apartment to rent in Pinneberg.
