Belau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Belau is associated with Lake Belau and Lake Schierensee. The landscape is characterised by a hilly moraine landscape with substantial populations of wild animals and birds, as well as small mixed forests and tree-lined avenues.

Nature

There is a public bathing area on the eastern shore of Lake Belau. The bathing area at Lake Belau near Perdöler Mühle is located approximately 2 km north of Belau and has infrastructure and camping facilities. Water sports are available on Lake Belau. Fishing is permitted there with the appropriate fishing licence.

The campsite on the north-western shore of Lake Belau has its own access to the water and offers boat hire. The campsite at Lake Belau is also open to horse riders.

Paths and Routes

Belau has an extensive network of hiking trails. The Vierer Weg is a hiking route between Belau and Ruhwinkel. A hike called Belauer See–Schierensee is listed.

The surrounding area can also be explored by bicycle via various routes: Belau is included on the 39 km-long Land cycling tour. The Holstein Switzerland long-distance cycle route runs along the planning area in Belau.

Culture and History

Belau Castle and the Perdoeler gatehouse, together with its associated stable and barn buildings, are listed as cultural monuments. The Kattholz oak is described as a pedunculate oak approximately 450 years old.

Local Area

A café-bistro in the former cowshed serves homemade cakes, gateaux and coffee specialities. The selection is complemented by a small menu featuring seasonal dishes.

Other places: Großharrie, Stolpe, Schillsdorf, Wankendorf

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Belau can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bokhorst-Wankendorf.