Nortorf: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Nortorf is situated in a typical geest landscape on the northeastern edge of Aukrug Nature Park. The geographical centre of Schleswig-Holstein is located in the Thienbüttel district. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Nortorf can then continue searching for accommodation.

Culture

Nortorf Sculpture Park is located in the town park. It is a landscaped park featuring 22 outdoor artworks by 21 sculptors from Schleswig-Holstein who have connections to the region. The park is free to access and open for informal visits. St. Martin's Church in Nortorf is known for its outstanding musical activities. The German Record Museum is accessible to people with disabilities.

Geographical Setting

The geographical centre is signposted on the road between Nortorf and Brammer and can be reached on foot or by bicycle. The marker consists of a millstone bearing the inscription “The Centre of Schleswig-Holstein”, two heraldic columns and benches.

Nature

The Nortorf region offers cycling and hiking tours, bathing spots, farm cafés and excursion destinations. Westensee Nature Park is characterised by numerous lakes, gentle hills, meadows and forests, which are ideal for hiking and cycling. The Eider Ring Canal offers opportunities for water sports such as kayaking and canoeing.

Activities

The Bellerbektal valley is home to an 11-hectare Swin golf and football golf facility for individuals, families and groups. The “Am Mittelpunkt Trekking Site” is reserved for people travelling by bicycle or on foot; the maximum stay is one night.

An easy 21-kilometre cycling tour starts at Nortorf market square. Another 27-kilometre cycle route starts at the Nortorf Tourist Information Office and is classified as easy to moderately difficult.

Further destinations: Gokels, Breiholz, Alt Duvenstedt, Güby, Fleckeby, Schönhorst, Windeby, Dänischenhagen.

To the overarching travel overview: Rendsburg-Eckernförde.