Schillsdorf: Draisine, Church and Regional Cuisine

Schillsdorf offers various points of interest to consider when planning a trip. In Bokhorst, the former railway station is a tourist landmark and the home of the local draisine club. The Bokhorst draisine route follows a disused railway line between Neumünster and Wankendorf and runs away from road traffic. Kirschenholz in Schillsdorf represents regional cuisine, while the Church of the Holy Spirit brings together people from several towns. These topics offer different ways to choose a destination that suits your interests.

Draisine and Scenery in Bokhorst

The draisine ride takes you through woodland, across fields and through meadows. Along the route, you may spot roe deer, fallow deer, storks, pheasants, foxes and hares. These are possible sightings, not a guarantee on every ride. The combination of a disused railway line and changing scenery is what gives this activity its character: you follow a former railway track rather than getting to know the surrounding area from just one place.

The ride is considered a little adventure for children and a suitable activity for friends, families and clubs. If you would like to plan a ride, check availability with the operator. This lets you include the draisine ride as a separate highlight in your trip without confusing it with the destination’s cultural or culinary offerings.

Culture and Community at the Church of the Holy Spirit

The Church of the Holy Spirit is a meeting place for people from Schillsdorf, Großharrie and Rendswühren. Its cultural programme includes concerts, readings, church cinema events, book presentations and community celebrations. As the programme may change, it is advisable to check the latest dates if you are interested.

The church’s furnishings also have their own cultural significance: the altar and baptismal font were created by Schleswig-Holstein artist Otto Flath. So, alongside the events, there are works of art to consider when learning about the church and its cultural offerings.

Regional Cuisine and Farm Life at Kirschenholz

The Kirschenholz restaurant and country brewery in Schillsdorf brings together a range of culinary offerings: these include a farm café, a farm shop selling its own sausage specialities, and an in-house brewery. Holstein specialities such as plaice, schnitzel and steak are served, along with homemade cakes and gateaux. Kirschenholz also produces Holstein specialities with a long shelf life, including liver sausage and Schwarzsauer. The local Plattdeutsch beer is brewed and served there.

The offerings can therefore be viewed according to different interests: the restaurant and farm café serve meals and baked goods, the farm shop and long-life specialities offer regional produce, and the brewery is the place for Plattdeutsch beer. There are also play areas for children around the farm. As visitor services and facilities may change, it is best to check the latest information before your visit.

The Eider as a Landscape Feature

The Eider rises at Gut Schönhagen in the municipality of Schillsdorf and flows towards the North Sea. Further along its course, gentle hills, open fields and villages shape the landscape. The river thus links a specific source in the municipality with a landscape that continues towards the North Sea. This offers a different perspective on Schillsdorf from its individual excursions and cultural attractions: here, the focus is on the wider landscape.

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Go to the main travel overview: Bokhorst-Wankendorf.