Discover Segeberg
Accommodation in Segeberg
Forests, lakes, wildlife and culture define the district of Segeberg. At Eekholt Wildlife Park, visitors can observe more than 700 animals from 100 species across 67 hectares. The park lies on the northern edge of Segeberger Forst, between Bad Bramstedt and Bad Segeberg, set within the Osterau landscape. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, the district has hiking trails and paths for both longer tours and short walks. Guided hikes and nature tours offer insights into local flora and fauna.
Make time for forests and nature
Segeberger Forst covers 40 square kilometres and offers a forest-rich setting for nature-focused outings. In the northeast, the hilly landscape of Holstein Switzerland Nature Park extends into the district. There are 16 nature reserves in the district of Segeberg, four of which lie in the southern part of the nature park. These varied landscapes and natural areas give your trip several possible themes: you can focus your outings on forests, hills or wildlife watching, without this implying a single set route.
Wildlife can also be experienced in different ways at specific places. At Eekholt Wildlife Park, animals from many species can be observed. In Bad Segeberg, Noctalis is dedicated to the world of bats: its interactive exhibition has play and learning stations where visitors can explore the animals and their habitat. More than 30,000 bats use the Kalkberg Cave in Bad Segeberg as a winter roost. The exhibition and the winter roost offer two distinct ways to learn about the subject.
Days out with culture, crafts and events
In Bad Segeberg, cultural history comes together with large-scale open-air performances. The Karl May Games take place every summer in the open-air theatre at the foot of Kalkberg; each performance can accommodate up to 7,700 spectators. The visitor complex also includes Indian Village, with the Western town of LaGrande, and Nebraska House, which hosts the “The World of the Indians” exhibition. When planning your trip, you can choose between a performance and the other parts of the visitor complex.
The Alt-Segeberger Bürgerhaus Museum explores the building’s history and that of its residents from 1541, as well as Segeberg’s 800-year development. The C. & F. Blunck wool mill offers a different perspective on history and craftsmanship: guided tours let visitors follow and experience the complete wool-processing process in a historic mill complex. The Otto Flath Art Gallery’s permanent exhibition features around 40 wooden sculptures, a selection of watercolours and drawings, and a presentation about the artist’s life and work.
St Mary’s Church in Bad Segeberg is another notable part of the area’s architectural history: built in 1156 from fired clay bricks, it was the first brick church of its kind north of the Elbe and the first basilica with a vaulted ceiling. The listed gatehouse in Seedorf houses a small museum about the history of the building and the Seedorf estate. In Trappenkamp, the Living Forge features a permanent exhibition of forged works and metal objects. Its cultural programme includes jazz brunches, art and photography exhibitions, Irish folk, other music events and readings.
Regional produce and a variety of holiday experiences
Stockseehof estate sells sweet cherries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries directly from the estate and at the farmers’ market, alongside other fresh regional produce. The estate’s events include garden exhibitions, harvests of various fruits, a music festival, workshops and a Christmas market. The HolstenTherme in Kaltenkirchen offers a different experience, with its adventure pool, Sauna World Tour, wellness studio, fitness studio and dining options. It also has tropical pools, two large slides and a saltwater relaxation pool.
When looking for a holiday apartment, you could first consider which outings matter most to your trip: wildlife watching, cultural history, events, regional produce or a visit to the thermal baths. The experiences mentioned are spread across specific places such as Bad Segeberg, Trappenkamp, Seedorf, Stockseehof and Kaltenkirchen. The district is connected to the Hamburg Transport Association’s entire network and can be reached by regional train and bus. Which attractions you want to combine can be a helpful starting point when choosing where to stay.
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For the broader travel overview: Schleswig-Holstein.
