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The Vogelkieker-Tour (Birdwatching Tour) is a 49 km long ride though the marshlands on both sides of the Elbe river, which provide irreplaceable stopover and brood areas for more than 150 bird species. Each year, more than 40,000 geese arrive from the north to spend the winter here — a fascinating spectacle.

On a tour of the historical old town, you’ll get to know the best parts of Lüchow. Find the very place where this town, now a county seat, started, learn why St. John’s Church doesn’t have a steeple, and what a linen inspection house is.

This 49 km route crosses right through the Wendland region. Slavic people, also known in northern Germany as Wends, once lived here. Today it is the Wendland residents who take care of their lovely villages and cities, like the half-timbered city of Lüchow.

Here in the Wendland region, in the middle of the “Elbe River Valley” section of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Lower Saxony, you can even climb a moraine island, also known as a “geest” island. The Höhbeck rises to 76 m above sea level. It’s like Eldorado for nature fans to discover, experience and enjoy.

Climate protection is a high priority in the Wendland. Breese in der Marsch is a bioenergy model village, which has a special pioneering role. For several years now, here heat has been obtained from 100% renewable energies. Take a look and discover how climate protection looks like in practice! Also, the bioenergy region Wendland-Elbetal was…

In Dannenberg, the first Sunday in November is all about the potato. On Potato Sunday you can see, smell, taste and touch that terrific tuber. Have you ever tried potato bread, potato sausage, potato schnapps, or potato cookies? If so, come on over and try them again.

Cultural events — large and small — conferences, celebrations. And the Elbe river is right at our doorstep. Visit us and witness the cultural vibrancy of Verdo Hitzacker. From art and theatre to music and readings and even dance! A broad and colorful spectrum of cultural events — just like the Wendland.Elbe region.

And that’s not all! Here are even more cultural event organizers. Have a look around!

More comfortable than paddling yourself. On Elbe Raft Trip you can marvel at the unique, natural river landscape from the water! Flow along with the current and enjoy this peaceful paradise!

Between the Elbe river valley and the megalithic stone tombs. The Elbe-Katemin Trail, 23 km long with slight changes in elevation, takes you through cultural and natural landscapes. The Elbe Heights and the Klötzie Rise together form the northern edge of the Drawehn Ridge, ending in the Elbe marsh region. As the transition between the…