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Town in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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Plön is a town in Schleswig-Holstein, the northernmost state of Germany.
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Old and charming little church is worth a visit.
Tower, which offers a scenic view of the city with its surrounding landscape and lakes.
Widow's Palace
castle
One of the largest castles in Schleswig-Holstein.
Princes' House
Is a scenic day walk; actually a peninsula.
Through the 2h walk, you will pass through small villages, forests and scenic landscapes.
Steak-n-potatoes/pizza restaurant in the middle of the old town.
Is both a restaurant and a hotel on the shore of the largest lake.
Offer fresh waffles that can be customized according to your wishes.
By rail
By car
If you are traveling by car, you should head towards Kiel or Neumünster (from the north / Denmark) and follow the federal road B76 (from Kiel to Lübeck) or B430 (from Neumünster to Plön).
By bus
There are several daily connection from Kiel, Lübeck and Neumünster as well as many regional villages and cities. The operator is Verkehrsbetriebe Kreis Plön (VKP) or Autokraft.
By bike
Additionally, it is possible to use the bike. However, it is advisable to stay of the federal roads (Bundesstraße), "B" and use smaller alternatives or bike tramps (Fahrradwege)
By plane
The closest airports is in Hamburg (HAM).
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