Holiday in Plön
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September (lake vacation and water sports), October (autumn colors), June (Plöner Cultural Night)
Budget/day
80-130 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, canoe tour, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Hamburg 1 h, from Kiel 30 min | Train to Plön (RE from Kiel/Lübeck) | Eutin 15 km
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What makes Plön special as a destination?
Plön is the pearl of the Holstein Switzerland and is beautifully situated on a narrow land bridge between the Great Plön Lake and several smaller lakes. The white Plön Castle sits atop a hill overlooking the town and offers one of the most beautiful views in Schleswig-Holstein. The hilly lake landscape with over 200 lakes, beech forests, and winding hiking trails makes Plön the perfect destination for nature lovers and water sports enthusiasts.
What are the top highlights in Plön?
The top highlights in Plön include Plöner Schloss, Großer Plöner See, Plöner Altstadt, Holsteinische Schweiz Naturpark.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Plöner Schloss
White Renaissance castle on the hill — once a cadet school, now an academy with a public castle park.
Großer Plöner See
Largest lake in Schleswig-Holstein with sailing, canoeing, and excursion boat trips through the lake district.
Plöner Altstadt
Cozy old town with half-timbered houses, marketplace, and historic town hall by the lakeshore.
Holsteinische Schweiz Naturpark
Gentle hilly landscape with over 200 lakes, beech forests, and one of the most beautiful cycling routes in Northern Germany.
Hotels in Plön
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Plön?
The best time to visit Plön is May to September (lake vacation and water sports), October (autumn colors), June (Plöner Cultural Night). Pleasantly warm, 20-25°C, lake breeze and mild evenings In winter: Cool and damp, 0-4°C, tranquil winter landscape
Recommended travel time
May to September (lake vacation and water sports), October (autumn colors), June (Plöner Cultural Night)
Summer
Pleasantly warm, 20-25°C, lake breeze and mild evenings
Winter
Cool and damp, 0-4°C, tranquil winter landscape
How much does a holiday in Plön cost?
Budget travellers: 40-65 EUR: holiday apartment, free lake access, canoe rental from 15 EUR/day, mid-range: 80-130 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, canoe tour, restaurant/day, luxury: 180+ EUR: castle hotel ambiance, sailing course, gourmet menu/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-65 EUR: holiday apartment, free lake access, canoe rental from 15 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130 EUR: lakeside hotel, boat trip, canoe tour, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180+ EUR: castle hotel ambiance, sailing course, gourmet menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Plön?
Car from Hamburg 1 h, from Kiel 30 min | Train to Plön (RE from Kiel/Lübeck) | Eutin 15 km
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Plön?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Take a canoe tour over the Great Plön Lake and the connected lakes — multi-day options available.
Visit the castle park and enjoy the panoramic view over the lake — free access.
Explore Holstein Switzerland by bike — hillier than expected, but beautiful.
In summer, rent a sailboat — the Plön Lake is one of the best sailing areas in Northern Germany.
What should you eat in Plön?
Typical specialities in Plön: Holsteiner Katenschinken — mildly smoked ham from the region, tender and aromatic, Plöner See-Aal — smoked eel from the Great Plön Lake, a delicacy, Grünkohl mit Pinkel — North German winter classic, hearty and warming, Butterkuchen — fluffy yeast cake with butter and sugar, a Sunday tradition.
These specialties you must try!
