Ahrensburg
Discover the town of Ahrensburg with its famous Renaissance-style castle built in 1595. The town of Ahrensburg lies at the gates of Hamburg and is a great destination for lovers of towns and nature. Not far away, you will find the nature conservation area of the Stellmoor-Ahrensburg-Tunneltal (tunnel valley), where you can hike and enjoy nature.
With more than 34,000 residents, Ahrensburg is the largest city in the Stormarn district, which lies between Hamburg and Lübeck.
Thanks to its prime location on Hamburg’s northeastern border, this vacation destination is quick and easy to reach via the A1 highway and, with two regional train stations and two subway stations, offers ideal conditions for a city trip.
The town’s landmark is Ahrensburg Castle, which was built around 1595 in the Renaissance style. As a moated castle, it served as the manor house for the aristocratic Ahrensburg estate. Today, it opens its doors as a museum of aristocratic interior design from the 18th and 19th centuries. The castle, which reopened in 2016 following extensive renovations, has been fully restored and is a worthwhile destination during a vacation in Schleswig-Holstein.
Discover the unique natural beauty of the Conservation area Stellmoor-Ahrensburger Tunneltal and learn about the Stone Age history of the Tunneltal from informational signs marking the historical-archaeological hiking trail. Gut Wulfsdorf is a biodynamically farmed estate just before the Hamburg border. It features a farm café and a shop, making it a great place to grab a bite to eat and explore. The Haus der Natur, run by the Jordsand association, and the Robben Café are also worth a visit. They offer a selection of food and drinks prepared and served by people with and without disabilities.
North-East of Hamburg, you will find the magnificent Ahrensburg Castle. It’s considered a jewel of the Renaissance and a museum with a wide range of offers for visitors.
Whether it’s music, theatre, literature, dance or exhibitions – Ahrensburg Stables offers a varied cultural programme for people of any age in a unique atmosphere. The special feature is that besides the gallery, the converted riding arena is also used for events.
The Stellmoor-Ahrensburger-Tunneltal (tunnel valley) is a nature conservation area and is one of Schleswig-Holstein’s most important archaeological monuments.
Fresh, top-quality biodynamic food is produced at Demeterhof Gut Wulfsdorf. During the opening hours of the farm shop, you can also experience the farm at close quarters. Take a look at the farm and visit the animal residents!