Groß Buchwald is a municipality in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Geography and Location
The municipality is located in the western part of the natural region known as the Ostholsteinisches Hügel- und Seenland (East Holstein Hill and Lake Country). The upper course of the Eider River (also called the Obereider) roughly forms the northern boundary of the municipality, while its headwater stream, the Drögen Eider, forms the eastern boundary. The municipality covers an area of 8.95 km² (3.46 sq mi) and lies at an elevation of approximately 35 meters (115 ft) above sea level.
Administration
Groß Buchwald is part of the Amt Bordesholm, a collective municipality that administers several local communities. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, the population was 404, giving a population density of about 45.1 inhabitants per km². The current mayor is Holger Gränert (CDU).
Etymology
The name is of Germanic origin. "Groß" is the German word for "large" or "great," and "Buchwald" is a compound noun formed from "Buche" (beech tree) and "Wald" (forest), meaning "beech forest." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "Great Beech Forest."
Points of Interest
The municipality features an old smithy, which is listed as a cultural heritage monument. The area is also known for equestrian activities, including a riding sports association, a stud farm, marked riding trails, and several riding halls, which support both traditional riding sports and horse tourism.
Demographics and Infrastructure
Postal codes are 24582, and the dialing code is 04322. Vehicle registration plates bear the code RD (for Rendsburg-Eckernförde). The official municipal website is http://www.gross-buchwald.de/.
