Best attractions and places to see around Selenter Lake focus on its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Selenter Lake is the second largest lake in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, known for its abundance of fish and clear waters. The northern part of the lake and its surrounding area are designated as a nature reserve, offering a serene environment for outdoor activities. The region provides various spots for swimming, picnicking, and enjoying the landscape.
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This is the perfect swimming spot 👍 great jetty with entry and beautiful meadow
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Freshwater fish and shellfish For several years, Gunnar Reese has been raising various trout, including native brown trout, in a pond in the Kossautal nature reserve (Mühlenfeld near Lütjenburg). These only thrive in waters with excellent water quality. Low stocking densities, natural earth ponds, healthy feed, and slow growth ensure firm flesh with a rich flavor. A trout for fish gourmets.
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From A like eel to trout, pike, carp, whitefish and others, to Z like zander and all in gourmet quality.
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How it all began In 1738, the company's current location in Sarlhusen produced the finest handmade paper, which required exceptional water quality. Reese's great-grandfather began trout farming at the former paper mill in 1885. Hapag-Lloyd ships on the legendary Hamburg-New York line carried several hundred of the Reese family's trout in their ballast water tanks. This way, they always had fresh fish on board. Grounded but always open to new ideas, the family motto has remained to this day. Gunnar Reese runs a highly professional fish farm and fishery, the largest in Schleswig-Holstein and exemplary in the state for its fish quality. "In a time when uncontaminated food is no longer a given, we devote a lot of time and effort to producing truly healthy food," the dedicated fisherman says, describing his company philosophy. At Reese, you can find everything that makes a fish lover's heart beat faster.
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The Workday At 7:20 a.m., the work meeting and allocation takes place on the farm. What needs to be done where, and who does it? Catching the fish from the ponds or lakes, loading and transporting them. Checking the ponds for oxygen and temperature and cleaning them. Slaughtering, gutting, filleting, and smoking fish. Checking the trout feeders, feeding other fish and checking if they're eating—and if they're doing well. Sales, maintaining the fishing park, and, last but not least, daily office work and documentation are all part of the work.
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The Reese fishery in Bellin is located directly on Lake Selent, an ecologically valuable inland lake with 2,250 hectares of water surface almost directly adjacent to the Baltic Sea. It's no longer an insider tip for vacationers and connoisseurs of the region. Gunnar Reese manages the lake with gill nets and traps, as well as fishing gear for eels, pike, and perch. Bellin also has a retail store. Consumers can purchase fresh and smoked fish here. A portion of the fish is also marketed under the special "Ursprung" brand from TransGourmet and CITTI markets.
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Fishing with a Family Tradition The Reese family business has been in the family since 1872. Master fisherman Gunnar Reese is now the fourth generation to run the fish farming and fishing company. He and his wife Birgit Schmidt-Puckhaber, along with a total of 18 employees, take care of the breeding, harvesting, filleting, smoking, and sales. The master fisherman raises stocked fish in his natural ponds, which are mostly located in nature reserves and landscape conservation areas, and harvests the most delicious edible fish from ponds and lakes. Whether eel, perch, trout, pike, carp, whitefish, char, or zander – there are no limits to regional enjoyment.
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Master fish farmer Gunnar Reese runs the Reese fish farm, headquartered in Sarlhusen, and the fishery in Bellin, directly on Lake Selent. He breeds, fishes, smokes, and markets freshwater fish ranging from eel to pike-perch in a total of 140 ponds in Schleswig-Holstein. He holds the fishing rights for Lake Selent. A northern farmer for whom tradition and modernity belong together.
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Selenter Lake is the second largest lake in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and is renowned for its natural beauty and clear waters. The northern part of the lake and its surrounding area are designated as a nature reserve, offering a serene environment. The lake is also known for its abundance of fish, including eels, perch, pike, whitefish, and roach.
Yes, Selenter Lake offers several bathing areas suitable for families. The Pülsen Bathing Area, Selenter Lake is particularly recommended for families with small children due to its shallow waters, playground, public toilets, and ample shaded areas. Another great option is the Grabensee Bathing Area, Selenter Lake, which features a new jetty with a bathing island and picnic facilities.
For wide, unobstructed views of the lake, visit the View of Selenter Lake at Bellin. This somewhat hidden spot is accessible via a small underpass from the B202 and offers benches, a small lawn, and a pleasant place to relax by the water.
The area around Selenter Lake is excellent for various outdoor activities. You can find numerous routes for cycling, mountain biking, and hiking. For detailed routes, explore the MTB Trails around Selenter Lake, Cycling around Selenter Lake, and Easy hikes around Selenter Lake guides.
Yes, there are several easy hiking trails suitable for a relaxed stroll. For instance, you can enjoy the 'Selenter See Lakeside Walks – Pier on Lake Selent loop' or the 'View of Lake Selenter – View of Selenter Lake at Bellin loop'. More options are available in the Easy hikes around Selenter Lake guide.
Absolutely! The region offers a variety of routes for both cycling and mountain biking. You can find routes like the 'Panker Manor – View of Selenter See at Fargau loop' for cycling or 'View of Selenter See at Fargau – View of Selenter See loop from Klamp' for mountain biking. Check the Cycling around Selenter Lake and MTB Trails around Selenter Lake guides for more options.
Yes, you can explore the Remains of a Wendish hillfort. This site offers a glimpse into the region's past, dating back to the early Middle Ages and the battles between Slavs (Wenden) and Saxons.
The best time to visit Selenter Lake largely depends on your preferred activities. For swimming and enjoying the bathing areas, the warmer months from late spring to early autumn are ideal. For hiking and cycling, spring and autumn offer pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery. The lake's natural beauty can be appreciated year-round.
Yes, the Pülsen Bathing Area, Selenter Lake is known for having a beautiful dog beach with a large lawn, in addition to its human bathing area, making it a great spot for visitors with dogs.
Visitors particularly enjoy the clear waters and natural surroundings, making it ideal for swimming, picnicking, and outdoor relaxation. The family-friendly bathing areas, like Pülsen, are highly appreciated, as are the various viewpoints offering wide, unobstructed views of the lake.
Many bathing areas around Selenter Lake offer convenient facilities. For example, the Pülsen Bathing Area has a playground, public toilets, and shaded areas. The Grabensee Bathing Area features a new jetty with a bathing island and picnic facilities.
Selenter Lake is well-known for its rich fish population. It is home to various species, including eels, perch, pike, whitefish (both large and small), and large numbers of roach.


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