Till Eulenspiegel stories in Mölln
Till Eulenspiegel
Mölln is a little charming rogue of a town. Its best-known resident was Till Eulenspiegel, who spent the last years of his life here – not without playing a few more tricks, of course. His stories remain alive in Mölln to this day: the Eulenspiegel stream, his own museum and his tomb slab on the Nicolai Church serve as reminders of the infamous trickster. The Eulenspiegel Festival, which takes place every three years, is a particular high point. For this occasion exclusively, you can experience open-air performances against the backdrop of the historic marketplace.
Foolish antics on the ‘Alte Salzstrasse’
Mölln was once an important junction on the ‘Alte Salzstrasse’ salt trading route. The toll duty from the salt deliveries brought the town a certain amount of wealth, which can still be seen in the old town today with its magnificent buildings and winding alleys.
The superb situation of the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park creates ideal conditions for rest and relaxation in the great outdoors. On your trusty steed or down in the water, on two wheels or your own two feet – there are many ways to relax on holiday around the Till Eulenspiegel town of Mölln. The ‘erlebnisreich’ tourism and nature centre in the historic Stadthauptmannshof offers lots of information and tips for excursions.
Mysterious woods and blue shimmering lakes
The Nature Park entices visitors with its mysterious woods, blue shimmering lakes and unique plant and animal habitat. Heading down the romantic avenues, past farmhouse shops and old thatched cottages, you can get to the island and cathedral town of Ratzeburg or discover the Elbe-Lübeck Canal. The best way to discover the beautiful ‘Pinnautal’ valley is from the water. If you’re travelling in a group, it’s worth taking the combined cycle-hike-canoe tour, where you get into the Canadian canoes together.
In Mölln there is a map specially made for hiking enthusiasts, with twelve routes ranging from three to twelve kilometres in length. Horse lovers, meanwhile, can choose from riding trips in Eulenspiegel’s estuary lasting from one to several days.
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Stately homes invite guests on a grand outing near Mölln. Schloss Wotersen, as seen on the TV series ‘Das Erbe der Guldenburgs’ (The Guldenburgs’ Legacy) attracts visitors with farmers’ markets, antiques and arts and crafts exhibitions. Concerts are held in July and August against a baroque backdrop for the Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival. Romantic spring and Christmas markets are held at the idyllic location of Basthorst Manor, between the Bille rivulet and the Sachsenwald forest.
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