Badendorf

Badendorf is a small village on the edge of the Lauenburg Lake District Nature Park. It is located between the cities of Hamburg and Lübeck and is known for its picturesque landscapes with rolling hills, green forests and idyllic lakes. The area also includes a number of historic buildings such as Ahrensburg Castle or Nütschau Monastery.

Sites of interest to tourists include Basthorst Manor - a beautiful 18th century manor house - the museum of the town of Ahrensburg and St. Johannes Church in Großensee - one of the oldest buildings in Stormarn.

Cultural highlights include the annual open-air festival "Stormarn Magic", where international artists perform, as well as numerous art exhibitions in Reinbek Castle or in the Atelierhaus Trittau.

For gourmets there are some culinary specialities to discover: Be sure to try the famous marzipan cake from Lübeck or enjoy fresh fish straight from the lake on a terrace on the shores of Lake Großensee.

The region around Badendorf is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling or water sports. In summer, you can take a refreshing dip in the lake and in winter, a romantic sleigh ride through the snow-covered forests is a great option.

If it rains, there are also plenty of indoor activities to discover: Visit the Hamburg Planetarium or take a trip to the Museum der Arbeit in Hamburg.

Where is the most beautiful? That depends entirely on your personal preferences. Relax with a picnic on the shores of Lake Großensee or explore nature on a hike through the Lauenburgische Seenplatte Nature Park - you are guaranteed to find your personal highlight here.

Badendorf is definitely worth a trip - whether as a day trip from Hamburg or Lübeck or as a longer exploration tour through Stormarn. We hope this guide will help you plan your perfect Badendorf trip!