Schmiede

Schmiede is a building in Wittmoldt, Plön, Schleswig-Holstein which is located on Hauptweg. Schmiede is situated nearby to the hamlet Gut Wittmoldt, as well as near the village Dörnick.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Plön Castle and Widow’s Palace.

Plön Castle

Photo: Matthias Süßen, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plön Castle in Plön is one of the largest castles in the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein and the only one located on a hill. The former Residenz of the Dukes of Schleswig-Holstein-Plön was built in the 17th century during the Thirty Years War and has had a colourful history in which it has, for example, been a school for military cadets and also a boarding school. Plön Castle is situated 3½ km southeast of Schmiede.

Widow’s Palace

Historic building

Photo: PodracerHH, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The ducal Widow's Palace in Plön in the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein was the widow's seat of the Duchess Dorothea Christina. During its history the building has also served as an orphanage and was modified several times. Widow’s Palace is situated 3 km southeast of Schmiede.