Discover Uetersen: Rosarium, monastery and Langes Tannen

Uetersen brings together garden culture, historic architecture and local history. When searching for a hotel, consider which focus you would like to shape your stay: roses and garden art, historic buildings, local history or time outdoors. The attractions offer different ways to explore these themes.

Uetersen Rosarium and garden art

Uetersen Rosarium is the largest rose garden in northern Germany and a centre of German rose cultivation. Around 30,000 roses bloom there in June. A visit to the Rosarium is ideal for a stroll through the park; there are also seating areas and play facilities. If you are especially interested in roses, this is a clear focus for your visit. The number of blooms makes June a particularly special time to explore this theme.

The monastery and historic buildings

The historic buildings of the Noble Convent are set in park-like grounds that are ideal for a stroll at any time of year. Different periods of architectural history stand side by side nearby: the Prioress’s House is Uetersen’s oldest house, built in 1664 and listed as a historic monument. The late Baroque convent church dates from 1748/1749 and features a ceiling fresco by Giovanni Battista Innocenzo Colombo. The church at the convent also preserves a 17th-century relief of the Last Supper on its altar. These historic highlights span everything from an early architectural landmark to later religious architecture and art.

Langes Tannen: landscape and museum ensemble

The 26-hectare Langes Tannen grounds include woodland, meadows, fields, parkland and ponds; they are intended as a public recreational area. The Langes Tannen Museum comprises three listed buildings: a Neoclassical manor house from the early 19th century, a barn dating from 1762 that was rebuilt after an arson attack, and the remains of a mill dating from 1796. The manor house presents a reconstructed picture of middle-class domestic life in northern Germany, with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. The rebuilt museum barn contains an exhibition space for art and culture. The landscape and architectural history can be explored here as different facets of the same theme.

Local history and themed tour

The Museum of Uetersen’s Town and Local History is housed in a former municipal utilities workshop building that is 150 years old. The Uetersen Local History Museum explores local history through shipping, whaling, crafts and rose cultivation. For visitors who would like to combine nature, history and garden art, the “Geology and Gardens” tour starts at Uetersen Town Hall. Among other places, it links the Rosarium with Langes Tannen Park. The tour therefore offers a different focus from a visit to a single museum or building.

Oberglinde natural outdoor swimming pool

Oberglinde natural outdoor swimming pool offers natural swimming; it operates seasonally, and the water quality is checked regularly. The sunbathing lawn and beach are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Beach volleyball, basketball and table tennis are also available. Free parking, showers, toilets, changing rooms and lockers are provided on site. As access arrangements should be checked before travelling and facilities may change, check the current conditions and the amenities you need before your visit.

More attractions in the wider Pinneberg destination

The wider Pinneberg destination has further, distinct attractions. Pinneberger Fahlt is a woodland area and local recreation area in Pinneberg city forest, used for walking, jogging and sports. Drosteipark is located just behind Pinneberg town centre and has walking paths and opportunities for sports and exercise. The Drostei is the cultural centre of Pinneberg district and hosts exhibitions, concerts and literary events.

The tree park in Pinneberg is a park featuring the 26 “Trees of the Year.” The idea originated as part of the 2013 International Garden Show (igs Hamburg), in the Pinneberger Baumschulland exhibition area. The Pinneberg Tree Nursery Museum is the only museum in the German-speaking world dedicated to the tree nursery industry. Cablesport Arena Pinneberg, a cable park on a lake, offers water skiing and wakeboarding. As seasons and prices may change, check them in advance.

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Go to the wider travel overview: Pinneberg.