Battle of Oeversee
The Battle of Oeversee was a bloody battle that has gone down in history. Monuments now commemorate the victims.
In February 1864, there was a rearguard action between the Danish army and the Prussian and Austrian troops at Lake Sankelmark. There were many casualties and wounded on both sides. Over 20,000 soldiers fought here for supremacy in Schleswig-Holstein. The Danes were outnumbered and had better weapons, but the German troops fought bravely and resolutely. In the end, the Danes won, but the battle was a turning point in the war and strengthened the German resistance.
Three memorials were erected to commemorate the victims. The memorial at Lake Sankelmark is also known as the Austrian Monument.
The Historischer Krug in Oeversee was used as a military hospital at the time. The restaurant resembles a museum, as pictures, weapons and helmets are impressive testimonies to the events of that time.
