Discover Belau: Find hotels for your stay

Belau offers travelers several different points of interest: Lake Belau, trails and cultural heritage sites. Schierensee is also connected with the village. If you are looking for a hotel in Belau, you can plan your trip around whether you are mainly interested in spending time by the water, going for walks and hikes, taking a cycling tour or exploring cultural history.

Landscape and lakes

Belau encompasses a hilly terminal moraine landscape, smaller mixed forests and avenues of trees; abundant wildlife and birdlife are also part of the local landscape.

Activities at Lake Belau

There is a public bathing area on the eastern shore of Lake Belau. Water sports are also available on the lake. Fishing is permitted with the appropriate fishing license; check the current local requirements before your trip. Swimming, water sports and fishing offer different ways to enjoy the same body of water. If specific facilities are important for your visit, check their current status in advance.

A campsite with its own water access is located on the northwestern shore of Lake Belau; boat rentals are also available there. The campsite also welcomes riders on horseback. If you plan to rent a boat, check its current availability and the current status of the facilities before your trip.

Walks, hikes and cycling

Belau has an extensive network of walking trails. The Vierer Weg is a hiking route between Belau and Ruhwinkel; another named hike is “Belauer See–Schierensee.” For cyclists, Belau is part of the 39-kilometer Radwegtour Land cycling route. The Vierer Weg focuses on a connection between two places, while the cycling route’s total length provides a different measure for planning.

Cultural heritage sites and refreshments

The cultural heritage sites in Belau include the castle and the Perdoeler Torhaus, along with its associated stable and barn buildings. The Kattholzeiche is considered to be an approximately 450-year-old pedunculate oak. Those interested in architectural history will find two specific points of interest in the castle and the gatehouse complex; the Kattholzeiche adds the theme of ancient trees. If you plan to visit the heritage sites, check the current visitor arrangements in advance.

The café-bistro is located in the former cowshed. It serves homemade cakes, tarts and specialty coffees; the small menu includes seasonal dishes. If you plan to stop by for a particular dish, check the current menu in advance, as dining options may change.

The wider Plön area

The wider travel destination of Plön includes the District of Plön, which lies between the Baltic Sea and Holstein Switzerland and has around 50 kilometers of Baltic Sea coastline. Around 80 lakes are located within the district, including Lake Großer Plöner See at 29 km² and Lake Selenter See at 22 km². Large parts of the district also lie within the Holstein Switzerland Nature Park, which covers 75,000 hectares and offers opportunities to experience nature and see rare animals.

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