Selk: Hotels and Accommodation

Selk is located directly on Selker Noor, which is ideal for walks and short hikes.

Culture

In the immediate vicinity of Selk are the rune stone, Haithabu, and St. John's Monastery. Gottorf Castle, which houses the State Museum, is also located in the immediate vicinity of Selk.

History

At the entrance to Selk stands the Königshügel Monument, which is associated with the German-Danish War of 1864. The Kograben ends in Selk and was formerly part of the Danevirke defense system. Selk is also associated with a battle between Viking kings that is said to have taken place there in 872; the area has numerous burial mounds and barrows.

Landscape

The wider regional surroundings of Selk include Lindholm, Noer Strand, and Gallberg. Aschberg is also located in the area surrounding Selk.

Other Places

Other places in the same regional context include Busdorf, Jagel, Fahrdorf, Dannewerk, Borgwedel, and Geltorf.

For the higher-level travel overview: Haddeby.