Breitenburg: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Breitenburg combines a distinctive history of its castle with wooded and open landscapes. Breitenburg Castle is one of the oldest surviving manor complexes in Schleswig-Holstein. The present-day castle developed from an agricultural estate established by Bordesholm monks in the mid-12th century on a geest ridge in the marshland. Breitenburg Castle acquired its L-shaped form in the 19th century.

History and Culture

The castle chapel at Breitenburg Castle is one of the first Protestant castle chapels in Holstein. The well in the castle courtyard was built in 1592 and took its present form in 1627; it is described as one of the most beautiful draw wells in Schleswig-Holstein. Breitenburg Castle is a significant regional attraction featuring a Hall of Mirrors, Knights’ Hall, Picture Gallery, old chapel, crowned castle well, Thorvaldsen Gallery and library.

Breitenburg Castle may not be entered without a prior appointment, as it is still inhabited by the noble family. The nearby area includes the Temple of Nordoe, a historic monument from the late 16th century near Breitenburg. It stands on a small hill and offers wide views over the surrounding landscape.

Landscape and Trails

Breitenburger Forest is a gently hilly, wooded area suitable for walking and recreation. Several established routes in the Breitenburger Forest region connect Breitenburg, Münsterdorf and Oelixdorf for hiking and cycling.

The Binnendünen Nordoe protected area extends across Breitenburg, Kremperheide and Dägeling. It includes inland dunes, open pioneer vegetation on sandy soils, heathland, grassland and oak forest. An established network of trails supports nature experiences and local recreation there.

Golf and Water

The Schloß Breitenburg Golf Club is located between Breitenburg Castle and Münsterdorf. Golf-Club Schloss Breitenburg has a 27-hole course. The course crosses the marshland, geest and hilly landscape of Schleswig-Holstein, with avenues, hedges and moors. Schloß Breitenburg Golf Club is designed to provide members and guests with a place for relaxation and leisure.

The Castle Tour passes the Schloss Breitenburg Golf Club and reaches Breitenburg, where Breitenburg Castle is visible. The Stör is designated in the Amt Breitenburg district as a canoeing area for water tours.

Food

Brüdigams Bistro offers North German classics and modern bistro dishes. The cuisine includes dishes made with regional and seasonal ingredients.

Getting Around

Bus routes 6193 and 6553 stop at the Breitenburg, Am Schloss bus stop.

Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Breitenburg can also visit the local pages for Holstenniendorf, Krempe, Wulfsmoor, Engelbrechtsche Wildnis, Hohenlockstedt, Krempermoor, Hennstedt and Itzehoe.

For the higher-level travel overview: Steinburg.