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Reinfeld
ℹ️Practical info — Reinfeld
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Take a walk around the Herrenteich, the heart of Reinfeld's carp farming tradition.
- Visit Reinfeld during the carp season from September to April to enjoy the freshest dishes.
- Explore the remains of the former Cistercian monastery that shaped the town's founding.
- Use the train connection for a quick excursion to nearby Lübeck or Hamburg.
- Don't miss the annual Carp Festival in late summer, a highlight of the local calendar.
🍽 Food
The local classic, often served boiled ('blue') or fried in specialized lakeside restaurants.
Freshly smoked trout or eel from the local ponds is a must-try.
A regional ham that's great for a hearty German 'Brotzeit' platter.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy fish specialties directly from the smokehouses located near the ponds.
Look for small stalls offering honey and eggs from the surrounding countryside.
A flat, quiet path encircling the large lake, good for relaxation.
A small, peaceful spot honoring the poet Matthias Claudius.
Water temperature…
Widely known as the "Carp City," Reinfeld is charmingly located in the gentle rolling hills of Stormarn, located exactly halfway between the historic Hanseatic cities of Lübeck and Hamburg. The town's history is inextricably linked to the Cistercian order; in the 12th century, monks founded a monastery here and dammed the large Herrenteich lake to establish fish farming. Today, this massive, nearly 50-hectare lake still dominates the cityscape, making Reinfeld a popular local recreation area. A walk along the lakeside promenade features magnificent views over the water, and in autumn, the traditional Carp Festival attracts crowds to celebrate the annual harvesting of the lake. Visitors can then enjoy freshly caught Reinfeld carp in the local cozy taverns. Literature lovers know the town as the birthplace of the famous poet Matthias Claudius, whose most renowned poem, "The Moon has Risen," feels ever-present here. A monument and beautifully designed waypoints throughout the town honor his legacy. Surrounded by extensive beech forests like the Neukirchener Forst, Reinfeld is also an excellent starting point for extended cycling tours and nature walks.
- Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
- Top sights: Herrenteich · Matthias Claudius Church · Old Town Hall
- Nearby: Bad Oldesloe (8 km)
- Population: ~9.023
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 63 | 51 | 47 | 37 | 54 | 67 | 77 | 71 | 55 | 60 | 58 | 66 |
Geography
Facts
- Year of monastery founding: 1186
- Number of historical fish ponds: 55
- Total city area: 19.63 km²
- Population density: approx. 460 per km²
- Highest elevation: 38 meters above sea level
- Postal code range: 23854–23858
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Sights in the town Reinfeld (9)
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