Bordesholm, municipality of Germany
Bordesholm is a municipality in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district of Schleswig-Holstein, located north of Kiel. The area covers flat land with meadows, small forests, and the Bordesholm Lake sitting directly next to the town center.
In the 12th century, an Augustinian monastery was founded in Bordesholm and shaped the settlement for centuries. In the 16th century the monastery was dissolved and its building converted into a collegiate church that still stands today.
The name Bordesholm is linked to the medieval monastery that once shaped life in the area. The monastery building still stands today and draws visitors who want to see one of the older structures in the region.
The town center is easy to walk around and the paths along the lake are flat with no major obstacles. Arriving by bike is a good option since the surrounding area is well connected by cycling routes.
The monastery at Bordesholm housed one of the first Protestant schools in Schleswig-Holstein, established in 1527. This school drew students from across the region and helped give the small settlement an early reputation as a place of learning.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
