Schollene: Havel Riverbank, Wetlands and Village History
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The left bank of the Havel, the wetlands around Lake Schollene and local architectural and museum history shape Schollene. Cycling and hiking tours are possible here and in the surrounding area all year round. There is a bathing area on the Havel, and waterway travellers are welcome. This offers different ways to shape your trip: nature, activities on the water or discovering the village.
The Havel, Trails and Wetlands
Schollene lies on the left bank of the Havel, beside the Lower Havel lowlands and the wetlands around Lake Schollene. Meadows, ditches, canals, oxbow lakes, reed beds, willow-lined banks and remnants of floodplain forest shape this landscape. Lake Schollene is shallow and characterised by extensive reed beds, some of them floating, and wetland vegetation. It is part of an internationally significant wetland area. The riverbanks and reed beds mark two distinct waterscapes.
The wider Schollene area is also known for the migration of cranes. An observation platform is located in Neuschollene. The area can also be explored by bike: the Havelland Cycle Route passes through Schollene on its route from Berlin-Spandau to Havelberg. It is mostly paved and flat. The cycle route and the bathing area on the Havel offer two different starting points for planning your trip.
Architectural History and Village Culture
The late Baroque castle in Schollene was built in 1752 by the von Printzen family. The year provides a specific historical reference point for the village. Another perspective on its history awaits at the Schollene Museum Barn, housed in a renovated former barn in the village centre.
The Museum Barn presents local life, agriculture, regional nature, crafts, trades and community history. It also covers the development of crafts, agriculture, forestry, fishing and shipping in the area. Together, the castle and the Museum Barn offer different insights into the village’s architectural and everyday history.
Post Mill as a Viewpoint
The restored Schollene post mill serves as a viewpoint, with views across Lake Schollene and the surrounding landscape. The mill was built in 1845 and can be visited. As visitor arrangements may change, check the current visiting options before your visit. Agricultural equipment and a horse gin built in 2011 can also be seen in front of the post mill.
More to Explore in the Wider Stendal Destination
The wider Stendal destination offers more for families and culture lovers. At Stendal Zoo, you can observe more than 500 animals from 75 species up close. Children can feed and pet goats in the petting enclosure, then enjoy the adventure playground. Stendal’s St. Mary’s Church houses a gilded high altar dating from 1471, one of the most significant examples of woodcarving of its time in northern Germany.
Discover more destinations: Hassel, Sandau, Altmärkische Wische, Goldbeck, Klietz, Schönhausen / Elbe, Arneburg, Hohenberg-Krusemark.
View the wider travel overview: Stendal.
