Goldebek: Local History Museum and Kammbarg Route

Goldebek combines an early history as a settlement with a local history museum and opportunities for excursions in the North Frisia countryside. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between the destinations: the Kammbarg Route passes through Goldebek but starts in Lütjenholm; other nature trails also start there.

Local history and the name

Goldebek was first mentioned in 1321. The name Goldebek is derived from Danish terms for infertile sandy soil and a stream. The Goldebeker Mühlenstrom also still exists. Thus, both the name and a body of water that is still present are key points in the local history.

The Goldebek Local History Museum adds to these brief historical details with exhibitions on the local past. It is located on a family farm at Kirchenweg 2 and was privately established as a local history museum.

The Goldebek Local History Museum

The exhibition covers more than 500 square metres and more than eight rooms. On display are living rooms from earlier times, an old schoolroom, agricultural machinery and tractors, as well as displays and household objects. The range of topics makes the museum a specific destination for anyone interested in local history and everyday life in the past.

Guided tours can be arranged on request. The museum is best reached by car; parking is available on the grounds. A bus stop is about one kilometre away. A visit to the museum can also be combined with a cycling tour. If you would like a guided tour, arrange one in advance and plan your journey to suit your chosen mode of transport.

The Kammbarg Route and the countryside

The Kammbarg Route starts in Lütjenholm and passes through Goldebek. At 25.613 kilometres long, it runs through the varied Geest countryside in central North Frisia. The route is rated easy. This gives you two specific points of reference for the tour: its total length and difficulty rating.

The route also passes through Lütjenholmer Heide, a nature reserve with rare landscape features and a rich variety of characteristic plant and animal life. This is distinct from the Lütjenholmer Heidedünen Nature Reserve, which was protected in 1938 and covers 16.6 hectares. Its landscape is characterised by low, heather-covered hills and marshy hollows.

A footpath leads from a car park in front of the community hall “Zur alten Schmiede” in Lütjenholm towards the Lütjenholmer Heidedünen. This path and the Kammbarg Route are different ways to explore the surrounding area on foot or by bicycle. Check the latest route information and trail conditions before setting off.

Excursions from Goldebek

Goldebek offers opportunities for day trips to Denmark. The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park on the nearby North Sea coast is also a possible excursion destination from Goldebek. These destinations broaden the choice beyond the trails and the local history museum; no specific travel times or routes are provided.

North Frisia as the wider setting

The wider travel destination of North Frisia includes 441 kilometres of coastline. The five North Frisian islands in the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park include Sylt, Föhr and Amrum. North Frisia also includes ten Halligen, which are located within the national park. The North Frisian Wadden Sea is an official nature reserve and part of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park.

Culture can also be viewed in this regional context: among the districts of Schleswig-Holstein, North Frisia has the highest density of museums and the largest number of registered cultural monuments. The Goldebek Local History Museum is a specific local destination; the cultural statistics refer to North Frisia.

Discover more destinations: Süderlügum, Immenstedt, Uphusum, Tetenbüll, Osterhever, Vollerwiek, Sankt Peter-Ording, Koldenbüttel.

Go to the main travel overview: North Frisia.