Holiday apartment in Linau

Reste der Burg Linau Reste der früheren Burg Linau Photo: Reinhard Kraasch via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Linau is a small place to stay in the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg in Schleswig-Holstein. If you are looking for a rural setting and a place with documented history for your holiday, you may consider Linau as a regional base for further planning in Herzogtum Lauenburg.

Quick facts about Linau

  • Location: Linau is located in the district of Herzogtum Lauenburg in Schleswig-Holstein.
  • Landscape: The municipality is situated in a rural setting in the Ostholstein lakes and hills landscape and in the source area of the Bille.
  • History: Linau was first mentioned in 1230.

Rural surroundings in the source area of the Bille

The character of the place is shaped by its rural location. Linau lies in the source area of the Bille and in the Ostholstein lakes and hills landscape. This makes the place especially interesting for travelers looking for a holiday apartment in a rural setting and wanting to base their stay in the wider Herzogtum Lauenburg.

Source of the Bille near Linau
The source of the Bille near Linau — Photo: Reinhard Kraasch — Source page — License URL: CC BY-SA 4.0

Local history as a distinctive feature

Linau is defined not only by its landscape. The village’s history goes back to its first mention in 1230; remains of the former Linau Castle are still visible. This historical context gives the small place its own character without presenting it as an extensive destination with many documented program offerings.

Remains of Linau Castle
Remains of the former Linau Castle — Photo: Reinhard Kraasch — Source page — License URL: CC BY-SA 4.0

Which holiday apartment suits the travel idea?

Linau can be classified as a rural place to stay in the Herzogtum Lauenburg area. When choosing a holiday apartment, you should therefore first clarify whether the holiday you want should be shaped by the character of the surroundings and by planning in the wider Herzogtum Lauenburg, or whether you expect many activities directly at the place to stay.

The municipality includes several rural districts and settlements in addition to Linau. For choosing accommodation, it is therefore important to distinguish the character of the respective location from the activities you plan in the wider Herzogtum Lauenburg. The documented local history and the rural landscape give Linau its own character; additional excursions in the region should be planned separately.

Regional context

As the next higher level of orientation, Herzogtum Lauenburg helps you view Linau in its regional context. This makes it easier to decide whether the small place with its rural character suits your planned trip or whether you prefer another place to stay in Herzogtum Lauenburg.