Discover Eichstedt (Altmark)

Eichstedt (Altmark) combines a biographical connection with opportunities for active days out. Gustav Nachtigal is known as a physician, African traveller and explorer; he was born in Eichstedt on 23 February 1834. Eichstedt is also a place where you can experience the Altmark on horseback, by bicycle or on foot.

Exploring on Horseback and by Bike

Eichstedt is part of the “Sternreiten in der Altmark” horse-riding project and can be reached on horseback via natural trails. If you include this option in your travel plans, check the local arrangements in advance. Cyclists can use a paved cycle path. The Elbe-Uchte Trail runs through Baben.

Culture and Experiences in the Stendal Destination

The Stendal destination offers other distinct experiences too. At Stendal Zoo, visitors can observe more than 500 animals from 75 species at close range. Children can feed and pet goats in the petting enclosure, then enjoy the adventure playground. The monastery garden, which includes a show garden belonging to the Altmark Museum, is also open to visitors all year round.

For culture enthusiasts, the options range from theatre to architectural history. The Altmark Theatre, the State Theatre of North Saxony-Anhalt, is based in Stendal and offers a varied cultural programme. In Stendal itself, St Mary's Church has a gilded high altar dating from 1471, one of the most significant woodcarvings of its time in northern Germany. The church where Otto von Bismarck was baptised in Schönhausen has a different character: St Mary and Willebrord Church is part of the Romanesque Road and has a Baroque interior; its altarpiece is eight metres high.

Bismarck's life is also explored in Schönhausen. The Bismarck Museum displays gifts received by Otto von Bismarck, personal belongings and historical images. It offers public and group tours, as well as events in the field of historical and political education. The baptismal church bears the “Open Church” and “Cyclists' Church” signs and offers a guided tour featuring a total of eleven QR codes. Check the latest information in advance about tours and events, as well as opening arrangements for the baptismal church.

The history of the towns is particularly vivid in Tangermünde. From 1373 to 1378, Tangermünde Castle served as a secondary residence of Emperor Charles IV, alongside the Hradčany in Prague. Tangermünde is considered a tourist attraction, with a fascinating town skyline and a very well-preserved medieval centre. In Stendal, Uenglinger Gate is a surviving part of the former town fortifications and offers panoramic views over the town and its surroundings. Tangermünde Gate is considered the oldest town gate in north-eastern Germany. Here, wildlife watching and garden visits sit alongside church art, Bismarck-related history and medieval urban history.

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