This hiking trail extends 20 km through an area of erratic boulders (Findlingen) and silent forests. In the Findlingspark Clenzer-Schweiz, visitors learn about the Drawehn Ridge area from a geological perspective. The motto here is understand geology, experience Nature. In its picturesque setting on the eastern slope of the Drawehn Ridge, this park features both…
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Wow, things are getting old here. In fact, the picturesque half-timbered buildings in the Wendland.Elbe region are centuries old. When you stroll through the generously sized squares and the narrow, winding lanes in Lüchow, Dannenberg, and Hitzacker, you will literally feel the history in which these old structures have been steeped for generations. And they…
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This old train station has been extensively renovated and rebuilt. There’s lots to experience here: concerts, readings, flea markets, dance, theatre, art, conferences. An entire spectrum of art, culture, and literature is on offer here, and there’s no shortage of things to buy. And everything is accessible for disabled people.
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Hitzacker Village — Reinventing living and working. Constructing a new village and creating a new community. Families, refugees, and people of all ages from all over the world are building community here. The focus is on cross-generational and multi-cultural neighborhoods, democracy, responsibility for the common good, trust, and sustainability. An interesting and exciting project with…
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Baroque isn’t just about powdered wigs and ornate furniture — far from it! The Baroque Garden in Künsche demonstrates the finest in garden symmetry. Stroll through the perennial garden, listen to the pleasant splashes from the fountain garden, or let your appetite be your guide in the vegetable garden — every garden lover will find…
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Take the Sudewiesen Trail 13 kilometers through the land of the storks and the aurochs cattle! The Stork Center provides fascinating information about these threatened animals and how they live.
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You’ll see more than beavers on this 37 km cycling tour, which connects Gartow, Lenzen, and Schnackenburg and includes two gains in elevation. White-tailed eagles also hunt in this area. It’s an ideal place for fascinating natural experiences and expansive views of the river landscape.
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Explore the Wendland region by boat. A relaxed and comfortable trip through the Biosphere Reserve on the Elbe river. Sit back and, at your leisure, enjoy the diverse, natural world of plants and animals revealed before your eyes. But the Elbe region also has a cultural heritage that extends from the Romans to Martin Luther…
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The Wandering Sand Dune Trail offers a 8 kilometer hike through the relatively young landscape of dunes in the Elbe river valley. Discover fascinating natural phenomena on this family-friendly hike. The Stixer dunes and the Laaver moor are waiting there for you!
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These villages have not only a unique architecture, but also unique names… Bausen, a typical Rundling village, is located in a transitional area between sandy Ice Age deposits and marshland. You’ll also find something rather rare here: a half-timbered, three-post farmhouse from the 18th century. Bausen is located 5 km from Clenze. You find general…
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