Nearest Airport
: Hamburg
at 30
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry
: Lübeck, Travemuende
at 40
Kilometres
Nearest Train
: Ratzeburg
at 2
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway
: A 24 Talkau
at 20
Kilometres
Nearest Beach
: Ratzeburg Schlosswiese
at 400
Metres
Nearest Restaurant
: Der Seehof
at 500
Metres
Car: not necessary
The island town Ratzeburg is located with it’s centre on the island in the middle of water, surrounded by 4 lakes: the Great Ratzeburger Lake, the Great Kuechensee, the small Kuechensee and the Schwanenteich. The beech groves of the nature park Lauenburgische Seen stretch up to the coast and offer an impressive setting for the town. Hiking and cycling tracks lead you around the island and the lakes, swimming and picnic areas are available everywhere. The impressive cathedral, a romantic brick building from the time of Heinrich der Loewe, the mansion hosting the museum, not far from the A. Paul Weber Museum, the Ernst Barlach House, as well as the cathedral musics are only some of the cultural attractions. Additionally there are athletic events of international fame, as the annual rowing regatta. Being active, getting involved, enjoy and realax in the unique ambiance of this charming island town – there’s something there for everyone’s taste.
Other Activities: ballooning, handcar driving, canoeing, miniature golf