Sollerup: Nature, Gallery and Equestrian Sports

Sollerup brings together nature, art, equestrian sports and a specific rest stop on the Treene. When choosing a destination, it is worth considering these themes separately: the landscape provides a nature-focused setting, while the gallery, riding activities and canoe launch site each offer their own focus.

Landscape and a Break on the Treene

Sollerup’s natural landscape is associated with the Büschau State Forest, the Jerrisbek and the Treene Valley. These three features give the place its distinctive landscape. They offer a different way to plan your trip than the specific cultural and equestrian themes: consider whether you want your stay to focus more on nature or on a particular activity.

A public canoe launch site with a rest area is located on the Treene, directly below the road bridge. The site has an information board, seating and a canoe launch ramp. A toilet is available a few hundred metres in the direction of Sollerup. This makes it easy to plan a stop by the water: you will find both a launch site and a rest area there; allow for the extra walk towards Sollerup if you need to use the toilet.

Art and Equestrian Activities

The gallery in the Malerkate hosts changing seasonal exhibitions, mainly featuring artists from Schleswig-Holstein. Exhibitions have been held there since 1988. Both aspects are worth bearing in mind: the gallery has a long exhibition history, while the works on display change with the seasons. If art is important to your trip planning, check the dates of the current exhibition.

The riding activities range from children’s riding to ring riding and competitive equestrian sports. They take place in a riding hall, on competition grounds and outdoors. Children’s riding is listed as a distinct activity; ring riding and competitive equestrian sports broaden the range with other options. The facilities used are also varied: they include a riding hall, competition grounds and outdoor areas. When deciding on your trip, you can consider the type of activity and the facilities used separately.

Schleswig-Flensburg as a Broader Travel Destination

In the wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg, Haithabu and the Danevirke have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since June 2018. More than 25 kilometres of the Danevirke rampart still remain today. The historic memorial site and Idstedt Museum provide information about German-Danish history surrounding the uprising of 1848 and the Battle of Idstedt. Alongside Sollerup’s local cultural attractions, Schleswig-Flensburg thus offers a distinct historical setting.

The wider destination of Schleswig-Flensburg also has its own natural landmarks. The Eider-Treene-Sorge river landscape is part of the district. At 773 hectares, Geltinger Birk is the largest nature reserve in the Schleswig-Flensburg district. More than 130 bird species can be observed on Holnis, including around 65 breeding species. The regional area therefore offers distinct nature themes side by side: a river landscape, a nature reserve and birdwatching.

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See the broader travel overview: Eggebek.