Basthorst: Estate, Church and Markets

Basthorst brings together the history of St. Mary’s Church and Basthorst Estate with regular markets and events throughout the year. You can plan your visit around different interests: church architecture and estate history, market activities, or cultural and equestrian events. For overnight stays, Basthorst Estate offers rooms and holiday apartments; check availability before your trip.

Church architecture and estate history

St. Mary’s is a Neo-Gothic fieldstone church built between 1857 and 1859. It was constructed after the older church in Basthorst was demolished in 1856; this predecessor church was first mentioned in 1319. The west tower is 43 metres high. Historic furnishings include a brass lectern dating from 1651. The lectern was made more than two centuries before the present church was built.

As an 800-year-old cultural monument, Basthorst Estate welcomes visitors. The listed estate complex is dated to the 17th to 20th centuries and originated as a medieval Schack estate dating from the 13th century. The three-winged manor house has a core dating from around 1750. A fortification stood on the estate around 1640. After it was demolished, the park was created in the 18th century; the northern moat preserves the former fortification layout.

Landscape, markets and events

The estate includes farmland and woodland, springs, streams and hedgerows. Markets are held regularly at Basthorst Estate, which is also home to small craft businesses. The traditional spring, autumn and Christmas markets attract many thousands of visitors every year. Cultural and equestrian events also take place throughout the year. Basthorst is also a motorsport venue, including for classic car rallies. Check the specific event dates before your trip.

Dining, accommodation and getting here

The restaurant at Basthorst Estate serves its own estate-brewed beer. Feingeisterei distillery, based in Basthorst, is affiliated with the restaurant; the availability of individual products may change. Rooms and holiday apartments are available on the estate. Check their availability before your trip.

There are two publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations on the estate grounds. As the facilities may change, check the current status before travelling. Basthorst is connected to the A24 and B404. A drive of under an hour to Hamburg, Lübeck and Schwerin is a general guide; traffic and route conditions may affect the actual journey time.

The Duchy of Lauenburg as a regional setting

The wider travel destination of the Duchy of Lauenburg offers a different perspective on forests and water. Forests cover 26 percent of the Duchy of Lauenburg district, which includes 48 lakes. The Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park lies at the heart of the duchy. It has hiking trails, observation towers, nature trails and places to rest; four cycling routes are also signposted.

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