Schröderstrand, Möltenort

About Schröderstrand, Möltenort

Möltenort lies on the east shore of the Kieler Förde, facing the mouth of the Kiel Canal. Of its beaches, Schröderstrand beside the fishing harbour is the one collectors mention most. Kiel's beachcombers say the fjord, with its constant ship traffic, yields plenty of glass, and the first northern German collectors' meeting walked this stretch of coast from Kitzeberg to Möltenort.

Sea glass at Schröderstrand, Möltenort

Mostly old bottle glass in brown, green and clear or white. Kiel collectors also report bottle mouths, stoppers, marbles and occasional red, yellow and blue pieces around the fjord.

Visiting Schröderstrand, Möltenort

Getting there

The U-boat memorial on the point is an easy landmark; access to the beach is free.

Safety

Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.