Mölln - A Historic Town in a Romantic Lake Setting

Map, Attractions, Information

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Contents

Welcome 4 – 5

Till Eulenspiegel 6 – 7

History and Tales - Insights into Mölln‘s Museums 8 – 9

White Gold - An Exciting Story 10 – 11

Cultural Treasures of the Historical Town 12 – 13

Take a Discovery Tour with one of our Guides 14 - 15

Exhibitions - Exciting Hidden Insights 16 – 17

Uhlenkolk - An El Dorado for Treasure Hunters 18 – 19

Map 20 – 21

Stunning Treasures of Nature 22 – 23

Hiking 24 – 25

Bicycling 26 – 27

The tourist information office offers lots of information for you.

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Mölln‘s Manny Lakes 28 – 29

Mölln Kurpark 30 – 31

Discgolf 32 – 33

Sightseeing 34 - 35

Food and Drink 36 - 37

Möllner Welle Indoor Pool 38 - 39

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If you haven‘t seen Mölln from the water, then you have deinitely missed something.

Disc golf, the intergenerational sport promises lots of fun and exercise in beautiful natural surroundings.

Information & Hotel BookingsTourist Information Office Am Markt 12, 23879 Mölln Phone +49 4542-7090 Fax +49 4542 85688-99 info@moelln-tourismus.de www.moelln-tourismus.de

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When in Mölln, you‘re free to be a bit foolish. After all, the famous jester Till Eulenspiegel spent the final years of his life here. Even today he plays tricks on people, so watch out lest he fools you!

Surrounded by lakes, forests and idyllic nature, the town has been a Kneipp spa town since 1970. With its many lakes, the

town offers fun for water lovers and boating enthusiasts alike, as well as for lovers of nature.

Well-preserved treasures from the Middle Ages, in addition to providing modern day services, turn Mölln into a popular tou-rist destination. The old town built around the St. Nicolai church, the medieval Town Hall, and the historic Market Square,

Mölln‘s Kurpark offers theme gardens, sculptures, as well as a variety of special

events throughout the year

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Enjoy the romantic view of the old town over the lake

are part of the urban Cultural Heritage Protection Trust and are well worth a visit.

When in Mölln, don‘t miss the many events, like the many tra-ditional festivals, the Kurpark Spectacle, Concerts and the triennial Eulenspiegel Festival.

Information as well as compre-hensive maps are available with

our friendly tourist information staff. Feel free to drop by, en-joy a cup of coffee, and share your experiences with us. Who knows, maybe you‘ll meet Till Eulenspiegel himself!

SouvenirsA large assortment of souve-nirs including key rings, Mölln chocolate, wine, pens and tote bags are available for sale in the tourist information office in the Town Hall building.

Rub Till‘s thumb and toe for good fortune - or so the legend says

Mölln, its surrounding forests and lakes and Till Eulenspiegel are inextricably linked. Enjoy it!

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Nobody wants his weaknesses, mistakes or vanity to be made public, least of all by a jester. Till Eulenspiegel knew no limits when he revealed the deficienci-es of late medieval society.

He exposed complacent citi-zens, corrupt noblemen and the church alike. The myth of Till Eulenspiegel and his numerous pranks has been constant for

hundreds of years, even though the evidence is hard to find. The earliest publication of the Eulen-spiegel book, written by author and toll collector Herman Bote, dates from 1510.

According to this book, the joker was born in Kneitlingen in 1300 and died in the Hospice of the Holy Spirit in Mölln in 1350. He was a restless soul who had al-

A Box Full of Stones The Jester‘s Legacy

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Seeing Till in PersonWatch out when Till is near! Even today you often meet Till walking though Mölln‘s alleys.

ready played his mischief in Italy and Poland before finally coming to Mölln.

Till made Mölln the Eulenspiegel town and here, he and his subtle humour became immortal. The town honours its most famous citizen and when in Mölln, you could meet Till almost anywhere. The town employs Till who still uses hearty words to hold a

mirror up to locals as well as tourists.

Come and learn about the box full of stones in the Eulenspie-gel Museum at the old Market Square.

In the town, Till is omnipresent. He even has his own museum

The Eulenspiegel memorial stone at the St. Nicolai church is a must-see for every visitor

The Eulenspiegel Museum shows the life of Mölln‘s most famous citizen

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Mölln‘s museum collection was established in 1889 and as such it is the oldest in the district. In two historical buildings at the Market Square, you will find the Town Museum, which holds spe-cial exhibitions, as well as the Till Eulenspiegel Museum.

Both buildings are part of the town‘s history and have been carefully restored.

The Eulenspiegel Museum is si-tuated in a half-timbered house dating back to 1582 and shows various aspects of the life of Germany‘s most famous jester. Visitors can learn about Till Eu-lenspiegel and his most famous pranks handed down from folk tales. They can even watch his newest acts of mischief on Till‘s own TV channel „Till-TV“.

The Town Museum is located in the historical Town Hall. Till‘s Museum is

just across the Market Square

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Combi-ticketAsk for a Combi-ticket when you visit one the museums to get a reduced admission for the second one. If you have a Spa ticket, you‘ll pay even less.

Interestingly, the fact is that Till and his pranks live on in Mölln to this day...

The history of the town of Mölln is portrayed in the historical Town Hall. The second oldest Town Hall in Schleswig-Holstein highlights important moments of Mölln‘s history. Throughout the centuries, Mölln has been located along major trans-

port routes. The key factor of the town‘s prosperity was the Lübeck‘s salt trade on the Steck-nitz Channel from 1398.

A variety of short films depict the salt trade, the first use of the chamber lock on the Elbe-Lübeck-Channel in 1900, and the life of the salt master from Lüneburg in the 16th Century.

The town‘s silver from the 16. century and the Feurgräfenpokal from the 17. century are proof of former prosperity

The interactive exhibition at the Eulen-spiegel Museum is very informative on the life of Till

The medieval rooms of the Town Hall are often settings for special exhibitions and events.

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Mölln was mentioned in a do-cument for the first time more than 825 years ago, in 1188. According to old texts, the Sla-vic town name means „place near murky water“. This may have been created by the great number of salt transports which left the water murky. Howe-ver, nowadays the town shines with the typical red of northern

Germany‘s clay bricks and the flair of cobblestone pavements in the small alleys, as well as many architectural splendours.

Mölln was given town privile-ges by Lübeck in the 13th Cen-tury. At that time, the St. Ni-colai church was built, as well as many residences around the historical Market Square and

White Gold An Exciting StoryPopular with boat lovers:

The Elbe-Lübeck-Channel - the route of the white gold

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Around 1700, the Duchy of Lau-enburg belonged to the Duchy of Braunschweig, the Kingdom of Hannover to France and then to Denmark for about 50 years. Only after Austria and Prussia had defeated the Danes in 1864, did the Duchy of Lauenburg and Mölln became part of the Prus-sian Schleswig-Holstein.

In 1851, the railroad Lübeck-Büchen was built, connecting Mölln to bigger towns and strengthening commercial busi-nesses. The discovery of a mi-neral spring in the 19th Century turned Mölln into a spa town. At the same time the populari-ty of Till Eulenspiegel was also promoted.

Today, Mölln has about 18,500 inhabitants. The old town pen-insula is shaped by medieval streets and buildings dating from the 15th to the 19th Cen-turies. The old town is listed under Heritage Protection.

In the historic Town Hall, there is an exhibition on the history of the salt

transportation. Long distance cy-cling route Old Salt Street Mölln is situated along the Old Salt Street cycling route from Lüneburg to Lübeck. If you are cycling along this route, make sure to stop by the Eu-lenspiegel town. Our tourist information office will help you with cycling maps and accommodation.

the house of the town captain. The town captain was sent to Mölln from Lübeck.

The advantages of being loca-ted right at the Old Salt Street brought numerous merchants and promoted Mölln into a commercial town. In addition, the completion of the Stecknitz-Delvenau-Channel, a precursor

to the Elbe-Lübeck-Channel, in 1398, opened another route for the salt trade.

Mölln was made a maritime lien to Lübeck by the dukes of Lauenburg for more than 324 years between 1359 and 1683. After the house of the dukes had died out in 1689, the so-vereignty changed constantly.

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The best way to get to know Mölln is on foot.

Start out on the old Market Square and allow yourself to en-joy the unique ensemble of buil-dings around you. The historical Town Hall, the St. Nicolai Church, the Eulenspiegel Fountain, me-morial stone and Museum are among the most interesting sights and are within arm‘s re-

ach. However, it is not only the popular buildings that deserve your attention. Don‘t miss the half-timbered houses and their many small details, like the tiny laughing figure of the Eulenspie-gel in a gable, or a colourful rose bush by a front door.

Mölln has, of course, other im-portant historical figures. The physician and lecturer Samu-

Cultural Treasures of the historical Eulenspiegel-TownNowadays, the town captain‘s house is

home to the cultural foundation.

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Mölln over time

1188 First official entry in a documentEarly 13th Century Mölln receives town privileges from LübeckAround 1210Construction starts on the St. Nicolai ChurchAround1350Death of Till Eulenspiegel in Mölln1359Mölln was made a maritime lien to LübeckAround 1373Building of the Town HallAround 1398Completion of the Stecknitz-Delvenau-Channel1683Dukes of Saxony-Lauenburg redeem Mölln from Lübeck1851The railroad between Büchen and Lübeck was commenced1900Inauguration of the Elbe-Lübeck-Channel1944/45The number of citizens in Mölln rose to 13.0001970Recognition as Kneipp town1992Arson attack on two resident buildings in Mölln. In the aftermath a community center and the registered association „Living together“ were founded.2011Inauguration of the restored Kurpark2012Inauguration of the nature park Uhlenkolk

el Hahnemann worked in the old pharmacy on Marktstrasse around 1800. Hahnemann is known as a founder of modern homeopathic medicine, working on scientific methods in this field.

Many may ask why Hahnemann chose to live in Mölln of all places. During his life, he ex-plained this choice: „Thank God

that I can live here, where I only need to earn half as much as in Hamburg to live comfortably.“

Visit the tourist information office for information on sight-seeing walks that will allow you to discover the most important corners of the town with or wi-thout a guide.

The warm red of the clay brick buildings and half-timbered houses

are typical for Mölln

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Take a closer look at Mölln, go back to its roots, and listen to stories from then and now. We offer tours with a personal touch to get a clear picture of the town, its culture and traditions.

All tours consist of groups from two to 25 people and last about 1 to 2 hours. For more informa-tion, feel free to give us a call.

If you prefer to tour the town on your own, you can use our video guide which you can hire at the tourist information office.

The video guide allows you to discover the town at your own pace. The video along with audio offers you information in an en-tertaining way about Till Eulen-spiegel, the white gold, as well as the most important buildings,

Take a Discovery Tour with one of our Guides

Travel back to the past and discover Mölln in the moonlight

with our night watch

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Public ToursPublic tours of the city start every Saturday (all year) and every Sunday (April -October) at 2.30 pm in the tourist information office. Duration: Approxi-mately 1.5 hours. Tickets are available in the tourist information office: 6 Euro. A reduced price for Spa card holders and children to the age of 14 are ad-mitted free. (Tours held in German).

Adventure ToursTours with the night watch, Duke Albrecht the Good are held every Wednesday and start at the Eulenspiegel Fountain. Please look at the current event calendar or ask the tourist information office for a time schedule. Duration: Approximately 70 minutes. Tickets are availa-ble in the tourist informati-on office: 7 Euro. A reduced price for Spa card holders and children up to the age of 14 are admitted free. (Tours held in German).

Ask the tourist informati-on office for guided tours in English or other foreign languages.

and stories about the town.

Regardless of which tour you take, you will be surprised by the stories and the history Mölln will reveal.

Duke Albrecht the Good. He holds an audience and shows his guests the

medieval Mölln.Upon request, Till Eulenspiegel welco-mes guests personally with his witty jokes and stories.

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The town captain‘s house plays a central role in Mölln‘s history.

In 1359, Mölln was made a ma-ritime lien to Lübeck by the Du-kes of Lauenburg which meant that Lübeck received the taxes and incomes from the town.

Today, the town captain‘s house is home to the Duchy of Lauen-burg Foundation and the Lau-

enburg Academy of Science and Culture, which regularly hosts events and exhibitions.

If you‘re interested in natu-ral history and the biosphere around Mölln, visit the nature park Uhlenkolk. The exhibition here is free. Opening hours: April-October: 10 am to 5 pm; November-March: 10 am to 4 pm.

Mölln‘s landmark water tower thrones like a castle over the town

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The town captain‘s house is the oldest sign of territorial sovereignty

in nothern Germany

For further information, please see pages 18-19.

At the Market Square there is a permanent private exhibition dedicated to the artist Karl-heinz Goedtke. It is open on weekends from 11 am to 1 pm.

Various temporary exhibitions are organised regularly in Mölln. Information on current

An exhibition devoted to the artist Karl-heinz Goedtke who designed the Eulen-spiegel sculpture in the Market Square.

The Uhlenkolk exhibition gives an in-sight of local animals and their habitat.

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At Uhlenkolk, you can do your own discovery tour of nature and animals.

In the wildlife park, you will not only be able to see deer and boars, but also relax and en-joy the calmness around you. Around 30 different animal species have their home here. Children can frolick around two

playgrounds, while also being able to learn about the moor, soil, and walking in the forest along the different stations of the nature path. Exhibitions in the buildings at the Waldhallen-weg are also open during rainy weather.

If you‘re looking for a tour gui-de, the Uhlenkolk team can help

Nature Park Visitor CentreAn El Dorado for Treasure Hunters

Get close to animals in outdoor enclosures - don‘t forget your camera

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Guided Tours

Discover the terrain and its animals and plants. Meeting point: Every Wednesday at 2.30 pm at the Waldhallen-weg entrance for a free tour, or book your individual tour in the tourist information office.

you. There are various tours available for families, adults, and school groups. Two restau-rants allow time for a break and a snack while you‘re taking in the surroundings

For school groups and events, the Köhler hut serves as an green class and seminar room with a unique atmosphere.

The Uhlenkolk nature park visitor centre is an ideal starting point for a tour of

the wildlife park.

The bottomless kolk, a reminder of the last glacial period, looks almost mystical in the morning fog

For further information and bookings, please visit the tou-rist information office and have a look at the event calendar: www.moelln-tourismus.de

The entrance to the nature park is also the starting point of your tour.

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The 2.5 km circular path near the wildlife park allows the visi-tor to experience nature with all of their senses. Old pine, beech and oak trees will uncover parts of the forest‘s history.

The many lakes and forests give proof of the rich wildlife while ten interactive information stations enable the visitor to

transform themselves into re-searchers.

The Nature Park Lauenburg La-kes was founded in 1960 and is the oldest nature park in Germany. Its size exceeds 47 square kilometres which makes it the third biggest nature park in Schleswig-Holstein. The un-dulating landscape was shaped

Stunning Treasures of NatureCranes visit Mölln every year and make themselves heard with their loud tumpet calls

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Natural treasure of the Hellbachtal From a glacier of the last ice age, melting water formed a channel creating a valley.In turn, this created, off the north receding ice edge, a sandur, whereby the water could flow slowly out of the valley. This resulted in the emergence of moors and Beech forests in the lowland.

To enable use of the Hell-bachtal land more effici-ently, it was unfortunately straightened and deepened in the seventies resulting in a lowering of the groundwater table, and the loss of many characteristic plant and ani-mal species.

Since 1987 an extensive re-storation of the area has been taking place and the natural course of the stream is being restored.

by the last glacial period. Large birds as well as otters and cis-cos call this habitat their home.

The natural reserve Hellbachtal (light stream valley) includes Lake Lott, Lake Krebs, and Lake Black and are part of the Na-ture Park Lauenburg Lakes. It was put under Heritage Protec-tion in 1987 as the stream evol-

The Pinnau valley is full of surprises with a variety of natural phenomena across all

seasons providing interesting sights.A colourful bouquet of flowers along paths contrasts brilliantly against the summer sky

ved naturally and formed vari-ous lakes, wetlands and moors, creating a variety of plant and animal species and structural diversity.

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Hiking is all the rage. Getting a break from everyday life, relaxing and recharging your batteries, enjoying nature, or just staying fit - these are all reasons to join the 30 million people in Germa-ny who go hiking on a regular basis. While everyday life is fast moving and hectic, and professi-onal expectations are increasing, hiking allows you to concentrate

on the most important things: being outside, taking in nature‘s beauty with its rich fauna and flora. Moreover, personal ac-complishments, like the disco-very of a new trail or mastering a difficult one serve as a perfect boost of confidence.

The centre of Mölln is the star-ting point for three beautiful

HikingDiscovering the Beautiful Landscape

An important part of hiking is listening to the sounds of

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Maps

The tourist information of-fice will gladly help you out with an assortment of maps and descriptions of the hiking trails. However, all trails are easy to follow without maps.

An assortment of biking aps is also available at the ourist information office.

GPS tracks for preparation can be downloaded for free:

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and well sign-posted circular hiking trails. Experienced ath-letes looking for a challenge may choose the 18 km trail that leads through Hellbachtal. Of course, there are also shorter trails of 10 or 12 km. Did you know that Mölln is located along the famous route to „Santiago de Compostela“? The Camino de Santiago trail is the most popu-

lar pilgrimage route of the world and has its northern connection here. Pilgrims have been using this route to get to the grave of the apostle Jacob for more than 1000 years. Currently, the Via Scandinavia, the connecting route from Scandinavia to nort-hern Germany is sign-posted to Göttingen.

The lakes are smooth mirroring nature, and encouraging a break

Whilst hiking in Mölln you will disco-ver the beautiful landscape and all its treasures.

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Mölln‘s surrounding countryside in the Duchy of Lauenburg is a paradise for cyclists. There are very few hills, and lots of quiet country roads, which make bicycle tours very enjoyable. Whether you‘re looking for a short trip of a day tour, you will find it in Mölln. There are four well sign-posted tours, one to each point of the compass.

The town tour (about 35km) guide cyclists through idyllic forests and fields of natural re-serves to uncover the beautiful countryside around the towns of Mölln and Ratzeburg.

The towns also offer vario-us sights of their historical districts. While discovering the lakes along Ratzeburg and Mölln, cyclists will find many

Bicycling To Impressive LocationsPack your saddlebag and

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opportunities to stop for a bite to eat or a drink at one of the many rustic cafes and restau-rants.

The tour through the natural reserve of Hellbachtal (about 32km) shows the remarkable variety of flora and fauna. For lovers of nature this tour will definitely a „must do“.

The longest Mölln tour (about 45km) takes the cyclists sou-thwards. This tour takes you to Breitenfelde, the picturesque village of Niendorf, and along the Stecknitz River to the po-pular manor in Wotersen, which is regionally known from the TV series

„Guldenburgs“. The estate was built in the 18th Century and

Looking for an exciting tour around Mölln? Ask the tourist informati-

on office for helpful hints and maps.

Meal-Breaks!Renew your energy by indul-ging in some homemade cakes. Many farm houses offer won-derful cakes to enjoy whilst ta-king in great views of fields and lakes. The tourist information team will gladly provide you with an overview.

regularly attracts tourists. The return trip follows the Old Salt Road.

The fourth tour (about 35km) follows the Elbe-Lübeck-Chan-nel. From the north of Mölln, the tour takes you to the Lan-kau and Behlendorf Lakes along to the lock in Berkenthin, from where the tour takes you back to Mölln along the channel.

Be sure to take a break now and then to enjoy the sights

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If you love water, you will love Mölln. A chain of lakes sur-rounds the town at the Elbe-Lübeck-Channel. The Ziegel Lake, the Stadt Lake, the Schul Lake, the Hege Lake, the Schmal Lake, and the Lütau Lake offer opportunities for amateur sea-faring captains.

In earlier centuries, water used to be the foundation of wealth.

The profit from the water mills and salt trade on the former Stecknitz Channel were the most important components. This part of history is displayed in the Museum in the old Town Hall.

Eventually, marketing the hea-ling powers of the surrounding spring water, extracted from up to 120 metres in depth, was

Mölln‘s Many Lakes Relax and enjoy the sun

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Boat trips„MS Till“ This trip takes you on three lakes, Mölln’s port, and the Elbe-Lübeck-Channel. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a cake while travelling to the 110 year old Donner Lock. City Pier: Telephone: 04542 3888 „Lüneburger Heide“ Take a round trip to Lauenburg along the Elbe-Lübeck-Channel.Telephone: 04139 6285 Bergedorfer Schifffahrtslinie Regular roundtrips to or from Molln and Molln to Hamburg-Bergedorf. Telephone: 040 73675690

Boat and Canoe Rentals - MorgenrothRent electric boats, paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and water bikes. Tours available.City pier/ Seestraße: Telephone: 04542 3888 www.schiffundboot.de

Public Swim Baths Luisenbad at the school lake The Luisenbad at the Schul Lake, where showers, kiosk and changing rooms are available. Free entry. Baths also at the Lütau Lake and Pinn Lake. For water quality visit www.moelln-tourismus.de

Guest berths on the channelWassersportverein Mölln (Water Sport Club),Telephone: 04542 1466

Möllner Motorbootclub (Motor Boat Club), Telephone: 04542 2596

Shipyard am Ziegel Lake,Telephone: 04542 84770

discovered. Still today the wa-ter is the basis for the Kneipp spa town. Why don’t you try it by talking a short walk in the Kneipp basin in the spa park?

And visitors should not miss the boat trips across the lakes or along the Elbe-Lübeck-Chan-nel. Whether you own your own boat or you would like to hire one, beautiful routes are gu-

The Luisenbad is over 100 years old and continues to attract

guests for a summer swim

aranteed. For boating guests of the town, there are various piers to leave boats while taking a stroll.

If you prefer swimming, the Mölln baths will satisfy your needs and allow you to relax on the shore.

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When landscape architect Gu-stav Lüttge presented his plans for a spa park close to the town centre in 1966, he called it the “most beautiful spa park in nort-hern Germany“.

Today his words have a new me-aning.

Since the refurbishment of the 40,000 square metre park was

finished in 2011, it shines in new splendour. In the western part of the park, visitors will find the Japanese garden, blossoming flower beds, and an impressive water feature.

The lawns add to the spacious atmosphere.

Activities like mini-golf, a bou-le area and a chess and a mill

Mölln KurparkA Sparkling DiamondRelax in the sun after a

walk in the Kneipp basin

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Events

Garden Romance

In April, the garden romance event takes place. Amateur gardeners find ideas for their own gardens while professional gardeners and artisans offer their knowledge and products..

Kurpark Spectacle

In July, the park presents its visitors with acrobatics, art, and music.

Concerts

During the summer months (May-September), concerts present a wide variety of music from classical to rock.classical to rock music.

board are especially fun for children.

In various theme gardens, visi-tors can, for example, immerse themselves in the wonderful scent of blooming rose bushes. The reading garden offers a quiet environment for an after-noon spent with a good book.

Health themed gardens like the

herb and health gardens com-plete the picture.

Of course, Till Eulenspiegel is not left out. Take a walk and find out if you can spot the jester!

The theme gardens were created with a great love of detail

Seasonal planting allows for the disco-very of rare plants

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Discgolf... is the name of the ne-west sport, which can be played in the Eulenspiegel town.

The rules are quite simple: Par-ticipants score by throwing a frisbee of sorts into a 1.4 m high basket.

If it doesn‘t land in the basket with your first throw, you play on from the place where the

frisbee landed. The distance between the starting point and the basket is between 30 and 100 metres.

Discgolf is becoming a popular trend in Germany. As an outdoor game in the fresh air, with non-strenuous exercise, it creates fun for the whole family.

The game can be played by

DiscgolfFollow the TrendIn 2013, the 9-basket course

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Hiring frisbeesThe Discgolf course is availa-ble to everyone free of char-ge. If you need a frisbee, you can rent one at the tourist information office for a very small fee.A bag containing three fris-bees, a score card and a pen can be hired for 6€ per day. Additional frisbees can be hired for 2€ per day. A 20€ deposit applies to all rentals.

Discgolf shopIf you have already fallen in love with the game you may want to purchase your own equipment. The tourist infor-mation office has everything you need for sale.

everyone of any age and almost at any time of the year.

In Mölln, amateurs and profes-sionals alike have the opportu-nity to play on an interesting and challenging course. The spacious forests of the Duchy of Lauenburg offer ideal conditions for the game.

Mölln’s Discgolf course is lo-

cated near „Feldbäckerei“. The closest parking areas are in Mühlenplatz and Kurparkplatz.

Into the basket with one perfect toss

The course is explained at each starting point

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The Mölln Museum

In the historic Town Hall you can find the town‘s historic collection: The exhibition in the second oldest town hall in Schleswig-Holstein (built in 1373) shows excerpts of life between 1750-1950. Here, you will also find the tourist information office. Location: Am Markt 12.

Telephone: 04542 835462/7090

2 The St. Nicolai ChurchThe house of God has spectacu-lar treasures and historical fea-tures such as rich ceiling and wall paintings, along with the triumphal cross. Historical pews also bear witness to the past. Construction finished in 1250, and the church was extended in the 15th centu-ry. The church is dedicated to St. Nicholas, the patron saint of mer-

chants and sailors. Location: Am Markt

3 Eulenspiegel Fountain

At the Eulenspiegel fountain you will find a bronze sculpture by Mölln’s sculptor Karlheinz Goe-dtke, where visitors like to meet for a souvenir photo. The impish figure is particularly shiny in two places, for good reason: Those who simul-

A stroll around the town to the most important Hotspots

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taneously rub thumb and toe of Till while making a wish, are said to become lucky... or so the legend says. Location: Marktplatz

4 The Eulenspiegel Museum

Located opposite the historic Town Hall, the museum houses the most prominent citizen of Mölln: Till Eu-lenspiegel.

In this carefully restored half-timbered house from 1582, Till has his own exhibition. The mu-seum displays paintings, prints and sculptures that illustrate Till Eulenspiegel‘s life and work.Small productions from the Ger-man speaking world bring the most famous figure of foolery even clo-ser. Location: Am Markt 2

Auf diesem kleinen Rundgang entdecken Sie die wesentlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten.

Augustinum

Klinik

Föhrenkamp

Klinik Hellbachtal

Tannenhof

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Uhlenkolkzentrum

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Tel. 04542 7090www.moelln-tourismus.de

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5 The House of the Town Captain The Stadthauptmannshof, the house of the town captain played a central role in the history of Mölln. In 1359, Mölln was pledged to the city of Lübeck by the dukes of Lauenburg from which time Lübeck received the duties and revenues from the town. Most importantly, the Hanseatic city secured use of the strategic location of Mölln. With the establishment of the “Old Salt Road” Lübeck expanded its trade routes to the south. Location: Hauptstraße 150

6 The KurparkThe landmarked spa park was first created by the Hamburg landscape architect Gustav Lüttge in 1966. An extensive refurbishment took place from 2009 to 2011. The elaborate garden, designed with different themes, invites you to relax. The various leisure activities such as mini golf, boules, as well as a chess and a mill board allow no time to be bored. Of course, Till Eulenspiegel is present as well!

7 The Holy Spirit HospitalAt the end of Grubenstraße you will find the Holy Spirit Hospital. Till Eulenspiegel is said to have died in this hospital which stood on this site in the Middle Ages. Location: Seestraße

8 The Old PharmacyThe old pharmacy was once located at Marktstraße 14. Samuel Hahne-mann, the founder of Homeopa-thy, was a prominent doctor who practised medicine here. In 1800, he and his family also lived in the house. Location: Marktstraße

Detailed information is available for a guided tour, either by one of our trained tour guides or with a vi-deo guide. The team of the tourist information office will gladly provi-de you with further information.

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Where else would the queen of ve-getables thrive other than on the light and sandy soils in Lauenburg. The domestic asparagus is in season from April to June, depending on weather conditions. The region has many direct sellers of this de-licious vegetable. But the region is not only known for its asparagus. Pike, walleye, perch, eel and rain-bow trout are just a few of the fish

that come from the 135 hectares of fishing grounds. Due to the lakes‘ wealth, all varieties of fish should not be missed on the menu.

Mölln has a forest area of over 1,200 hectares so it is therefore not surprising that the produce from these forests, such as excel-lent venison and delicious forest mushrooms, find their way onto plates in restaurants.

Local cuisine fresh on the tableDelicious cake creations can be enjoyed

best in one of Mölln‘s numerous cafes or in the farm cafés in the surrounding area.

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Cookbook for the Du-chy of Lauenburg

The rural women from the Duchy of L auenburg p u b l i s h e d this cook-book with their favou-rite recipes.

Short entertaining stories and information about the Duchy of Lauenburg reflect the love for their homeland. Regional specialties are plentiful. Farm shops offer their homemade products, in addition to agri-cultural and animal farming, asparagus cultivation, as well as crops of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and pumpkins. Vegetable and po-tato crops are agricultural pri-orities. Fish from Lauenburg’s Lakes and quality venison complete the kitchen.

The cookbook is available in the tourist information Mölln for 19,90 Euro

No one with a sweet tooth can re-sist the homemade cakes and pies in the cafés and farm cafés. Satisfy your cravings during afternoon tea time.

Whether you prefer light cuisine or hearty plain cooking, you will find a diverse assortment of local delica-cies and international specialities in and around Mölln.

Do you want to prepare your own

Even Mölln‘s forests hold many delicacies for culinary taste buds.

Delicious fish from the local waterways not only look good, they taste good, too!

regional specialties? At the weekly market on Saturday morning or at the regional farm shops, you will find a fine selection of local spe-cialties.

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The architectural design of the pool building inspired its name.

The Möllner Welle is divided into three areas. The swimming pool has four 25 metre lanes, including a non-swimmer’s area. The non-swimmer’s pool, a free formed attraction pool with massage jets, provides various water exercise areas.

It also provides space for adults and children to play. For the younger

guests, there is also a toddler / baby pool with various games.

Do you want to relax after swim-ming? Then visit the attractive sauna area with its three different saunas.

One sauna has a temperature of 55°C to 60°C and is gentle on both blood circulation and the skin.

Water Fun for Everyone at the Möllner WelleThe tastefully furnished and well

equipped sauna area offers everything sauna friends need.

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The steam sauna has a low tempe-rature but the high humidity pro-motes blood circulation and has a positive effect on airways. The Finnish infusion sauna is operated at a temperature of 80°C to 100°C. Here you will find a detailed infu-sion plan.

The sauna is part of Finland‘s cul-ture and everyday life. No matter which sauna you choose, afterwards

you can relax in the attractive out-door area, in the quiet rest area, or perhaps meet for a chat beside the fireplace in the lounge area.

The Möllner Welle building will remind visi-tors of a wave due to its architectural design.

The large windows allow an unobstructed view of nature.

Younger guests are welcome in the family pool, but a great toddler area has also been created.

With four 25 metre lanes, you can swim at length to improve your health.

On our website

www.moelln-tourismus.de,

the calendar highlights the various events and courses the Möllner Welle swimming pool has to offer.

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Tourist Information Office Am Markt 12 23879 Mölln

Phone +49 4542-7090 Fax +49 4542-85688-99 E-Mail info@moelln-tourismus.de www.moelln-tourismus.de

Opening hours April – October Monday-Friday 10:00 – 19:00 Uhr Saturday–Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 Uhr

Novembre – March Monday-Friday 10:00 – 17:00 Uhr Saturday–Sunday 11:00 – 16:00 Uhr