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Everyone’s heard of the Elbe river. But have you ever been to the marshlands of the Elbe river valley in Lower Saxony? Here you will find not only amazing biodiversity and pristine nature, but also natural recreation that is both exciting and relaxing. You can simply observe nature, take an enjoyable boat ride, or participate…

Sabine Kulau, a certified nature tour guide, shows visitors around the beautiful Wendland region and the Ark Region in the “Elbe River Landscape” Reserve and shares her knowledge about the natural ecosystem, Bronze Age burial sites, and wildlife. (Guided tours are offered in: German, English on request)

To find the wonders Nature has to offer, visit the Biosphärium Elbtalaue Information Center. There’s something for everyone here, no matter if you’re old or young, in a group or all alone: tours through fields and meadows, cozy evenings on the banks of the Elbe river, the marvels in the Elbe aquarium, and an interactive…

When I settled down here, it was “…like I had flown home”.

The Höhbeck Center for Landscape Conservation and Biodiversity develops, tests, establishes economically sustainable landscape concepts and works closely with NABU Hamburg. And the center offers much more. Get off your riding lawn mower and try out a scythe!

How about a tour on which you learn about the interesting healing powers of nature and self-subsistence? Not sure what that is? Andrea Funcke will show you! (Guided tours are offered in: German, English on request)

Wendland has been around for 2000 years and Rundling villages for 1000! Experience the Wendland history of the Slavic people called Wends and the ancient and modern German people in the Rundling village of Satemin. Come along on an exciting trip through time! (Guided tours are offered in: German, English on request)

Enjoy your vacation, become familiar with the work on the farm, and experience the unique nature of Wendland all at the same time. Our riding stables and holiday farms are family-operated businesses and they welcome guests! You can become part of the Wendland community and actively experience our culture. The owners and caretakers know their animals…

Conservation is a big deal in the Wendland region! For this reason, we protect the captivating meadows along the Elbe river, the mystic marshlands, and the abundant forests in the “Elbe River Valley” Biosphere Reserve of Lower Saxony. Not only white-tailed eagles, white storks, wild geese, and beaver feel at home here — you will,…

The Elbhöhen-Wendland Nature Park is extraordinary in its own right. Scenic natural landscapes are attractive for active sports or relaxation. Stay awhile and have a look around because there’s lots to discover here: cultural landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, the historical architecture of the circular Rundling villages … simply enchanting.