With some terrific day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up everything that Ratzeburg, 17 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Ratzeburger See, Ratzburg Kurpark and Ernst Barlach Museum. Located 18 miles away, Kaltenkirchen is another popular choice. If you stop by, be sure to check out HolstenTherme, Golfclub Gut Kaden and Gut Waldhof Golf.