Nordoer Heide

Nordoer Heide nature reserve: a green jewel Just a stone's throw from Itzehoe is the Nordoer Heide nature reserve - a green jewel that makes the hearts of nature lovers beat faster. This idyllic hideaway is a mosaic of open sandy areas, dense forests, sparkling waters and picturesque heathland that is home to a variety of animals and plants. The Nordoer Heide is more than just a landscape - it is a living ecosystem. Galloway cattle, Exmoor ponies and Boer goats roam the 400-hectare area and help to maintain the landscape. Small insects flit across the ground, colorful butterflies dance in the air and birds chirp melodiously in the treetops. But it's not just the wildlife that is fascinating here. The Nordoer Heide is also a botanical paradise where rare plant species such as the lung gentian and the wood lousewort thrive. A walk through this area is like a voyage of discovery through the wonders of nature. The best time to visit is in late summer, when the heather is in full bloom and the landscape is bathed in a sea of purple hues. An unforgettable experience that impressively underlines the magic of the Nordoer Heide.