Discover Hoort: water skiing and beach at Zachun Beach

Hoort offers a specific attraction for watersports enthusiasts: the destination includes the Zachun Beach water-ski lift in Neu Zachun. There, active hours on the water go hand in hand with opportunities for quieter breaks at the beach. The Zachun water-ski lift is the first water-ski lift in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern—a distinctive regional feature for anyone interested in watersports.

Water skiing, wakeboarding and a swimming break

The lift’s water course is 800 metres long. Zachun Beach offers beginner courses in water skiing and wakeboarding. You must be able to swim to take part. This makes it easy to assess the activity when considering different interests for your stay: water skiing and wakeboarding are specific options here, but the course has a clear personal requirement.

A pair of water skis and a life jacket are included in the lift ticket. Wakeboards, wetsuits and helmets can be rented from the equipment hire service for an additional charge. This distinguishes the included equipment from items available to rent at extra cost. Since information about equipment and services can change, it is best to check with the operator before your visit.

Zachun Beach also has a bathing beach with a sunbathing lawn. A children’s playground adds another option at the site for taking a break away from the lift. This lets you enjoy your time by the water in different ways, without everyone travelling together having to follow the same daily routine.

There are also rules for using body of water 3686 – Kiessee in Neu Zachun: swimming and water-skiing activities must not be disrupted, and boats are not permitted there. Zachun Beach also has a self-service restaurant and a campsite. Check the operator’s latest information and the rules for the body of water before travelling.

More topics in the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim destination

If you would like to explore culture as well as watersports, the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim destination offers a different focus. Ludwigslust Palace was the former residence of the dukes of Mecklenburg and forms, together with its park and the town, an ensemble known as the “Little Versailles of the North.” The palace is at the heart of an almost completely preserved late-Baroque town plan, with a former court church and an English-style landscaped park. The palace presents art and courtly domestic culture from the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Dömitz Fortress offers another perspective on regional history: its museum covers the history of the fortress and the town, as well as the Elbe, harbour and bridges, and also features Fritz Reuter and special and art exhibitions. The Dömitz Citadel is a Renaissance fortress modelled on Italian examples. Its pentagonal layout, with bastions, casemates and a drawbridge, makes a distinctive architectural statement. Thus, Ludwigslust’s courtly culture and town plan are one focus, while fortress history and military architecture are another. If you are interested in the special and art exhibitions, it is worth checking the current programme.

The landscape in the wider destination offers another perspective: the calcareous fen near Zarrentin is part of the Schaalelauf nature reserve and can be explored from the nature trail. This adds a nature theme to the watersports and culture on offer. The attractions have quite different focuses and can help shape your choice of activities during your stay.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your vacation priorities

When looking for a holiday apartment in Hoort, one simple question can help: should watersports at Zachun Beach be the main focus of your vacation, or would you also like to include cultural and nature-related attractions in the wider Ludwigslust-Parchim destination? This is a good starting point for deciding what you want to focus on during your vacation.

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