Your Own Access to the Water
What sets Karschau 11 apart is not the view — plenty of houses on the Schlei have that. It is the access: around 90 metres of waterline that belong to the property and that nobody but you will set foot on.
The Shoreline
A natural path leads from the garden down the slope to the water. At the bottom a solid stone revetment secures the bank — it keeps the Schlei where it belongs and gives you firm footing at the same time.
There is no private jetty. The access is a natural shore, not a marina — which, honestly, is precisely why it is so quiet down there.
Swimming
Swimming from your own shore is possible and permitted. The Schlei is brackish: less salty than the open Baltic, noticeably warmer in summer, and without the waves that trouble small children.
For a broad sandy beach you drive to the Baltic. For a swim before breakfast, with no journey and no stranger's towel beside you, you simply walk down the path.
Fishing
Fishing from your own shore is permitted, provided you hold a valid fishing licence. The Schlei is known for pike and perch; in spring the herring run through near Kappeln.
A spot where you can walk to the water in the morning without driving for an hour or sharing it with anyone is rare on this coast. Here that is exactly the case.
Boat, Canoe and Board
You are welcome to bring a boat, a canoe or a surfboard. As there is no jetty, you launch from the shore — ideal for a canoe or a stand-up board; for anything larger it is worth arranging a berth in one of the harbours.
Kitesurfing and windsurfing are permitted. The Schlei is a well-known spot: sheltered enough never to turn dangerous, open enough for the wind to arrive.
With Children by the Water
Honestly, a shoreline of your own also brings responsibility. A natural path leads from the garden down the slope — this is not a stepped access with a handrail, but a path worn into the ground. Small children should not be down there on their own.
The fenced garden of around 300 m² lies up by the house and is the safe part of the property. Anyone travelling with small children will appreciate it: you can sit on the terrace without having to follow them every minute.
Sturdy water shoes are a good idea for getting in. The stone revetment secures the bank reliably, but it is not a sandy beach.
What Else Passes By
The house stands about ten metres above the water, and the view reaches across the full width of the Schlei to the far shore. Sailing boats pass all day, sea eagles circle above the reeds, and in the evening the light lies flat across the water.
None of this requires anything of you. It is enough to stay sitting on the terrace.