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A protected historical monument. Time to think. You’ll see: This will work out well! And the enclosed courtyard is just perfect.

Old household goods? What does that have to do with a museum? That’s how it all started in 1930! From shipping on the Elbe river to the local animal kingdom, fishing, hunting, forestry, and fire brigade equipment. You’ll find everything here that has made the Wendland what it is today. You’ll make amazing discoveries!

I came to Gartow for the first time in 1989 and immediately fell in love with this natural paradise. The Elbe river valley with the mighty oaks carrying the weight of history drew me in right away. In 1991 I moved to Wendland and I give thanks every day for this part of the world…

Grandma knew how an apple is supposed to taste! Try one of the heirloom fruits in Wendland. You’ll see: Grandma is right, like always.

Who was held captive in the Waldemar Tower and where does the tower’s name come from anyway? Why is the city laid out in a line instead of a circle? Take a short trip through time with the tour guide in Dannenberg (Elbe). You will be surprised how much there is to learn here.

This tour, which takes about two hours, features the impressive baroque Bernstroff castle, among other sights. In St. George’s Church, also built in the baroque style, you can listen to the inimitable tones of the Hagelstein organ of 1740. And on the main street you will walk in the footsteps of Karl May.

Why did the Hitzacker dwarves disappear? How did the city of Hitzacker get its name? Get to know this pearl on the Elbe river accompanied by qualified city tour guides who will tell you lots of interesting and funny things about the city in which Prince Claus von Amtsberg was born.

Watch out for rolling stones! Rolling stones have also made it to the Wendland.Elbe region. You don’t believe it? You’ll experience it for real in the Stones Fan Museum. Ulli Schröder, the most famous Stones fan in Wendland, has created a terrific setting to house the originals. There’s even a “groupie room”.

Others celebrate the wine harvest — here it’s the blooming heath. And instead of a wine princess, we have a heather blossom princess. When is the festival? Just as the heath is in bloom. At the end of August you should absolutely experience the Nemitz Heath. Music and dancing are on the agenda. And you…

Top quality chamber music and internationally known musicians — all so you can dedicate yourself fully to the music. Because it’s about the music. And only the music. Listen and share your joy and enthusiasm for music. And there’s not even an entrance fee. Because it’s about the music. And only the music.