At Uenglinger Tor, you can discover Stendal’s history through a preserved section of the former city fortifications. From here, panoramic views extend across the city and its surroundings. Tangermünder Tor is considered the oldest city gate in northeastern Germany. The two gates offer different historical perspectives: Uenglinger Tor highlights fortifications and panoramic views, while Tangermünder Tor is notable for its place in history.
Church Art and Culture in Stendal
St. Mary’s Church has a gilded high altar dating from 1471, considered one of the most significant woodcarvings of its time in northern Germany. Its date places the work in a specific era, while its classification also points to its importance in northern German woodcarving. The Altmark Theatre is based in Stendal and offers a varied cultural programme. Church art and theatre performances thus provide different cultural highlights.
Wildlife Watching at the Wildlife Park
At Stendal Wildlife Park, visitors can observe more than 500 animals from 75 species at close range. There is also plenty for children to do: they can feed and pet goats in the petting enclosure, then enjoy the adventure playground. Wildlife watching, interacting with animals and playing are all different activities on offer at the park.
Castle and Medieval Town Centre in TangermĂĽnde
From 1373 to 1378, Tangermünde Castle served as a secondary residence to Emperor Charles IV’s Hradčany residence in Prague. Tangermünde is a popular tourist destination, with a fascinating town skyline and a very well-preserved medieval centre. Here, the castle’s precisely dated role meets the broader impression of a town shaped by its medieval past.
Church and Bismarck Museum in Schönhausen
Otto von Bismarck’s baptismal church in Schönhausen is St. Mary and St. Willebrord Church. It is part of the Romanesque Road, features Baroque furnishings and has an eight-metre-high altarpiece. The church also bears the “Open Church” and “Cyclists’ Church” designations; a guided tour follows a route marked by a total of eleven QR codes. As opening arrangements may change, check them before your visit.
The Bismarck Museum in Schönhausen displays gifts received by Otto von Bismarck, personal belongings and historical images. Its programme includes public and group tours, as well as events focused on historical and political education. The church and museum offer different ways to explore the past: the church visit centres on its furnishings and guided tour, while the museum focuses on its exhibits and educational programme.
A Year-Round Visitor Attraction and Cycling Routes Through the Altmark
In Stendal, the monastery garden, with its show garden belonging to the Altmark Museum, is open to visitors all year round. This year-round opening can be considered a practical option when planning a trip, regardless of the season.
Those wishing to explore the Altmark by bike can take the Altmark Circular Cycle Route, a long-distance route covering around 500 kilometres. In Stendal district, it passes through Stendal, Arneburg, TangermĂĽnde, Klietz, Kamern, Havelberg, Werben (Elbe), Hohenberg-Krusemark and Osterburg (Altmark), among other places. The distance given refers to the entire circular route, not an individual section. The places listed show which parts of the district the route passes through.
Discover more destinations: Goldbeck, Altmärkische Wische, Tangermünde, Stendal, Hassel, Osterburg, Havelberg, Klietz, Schollene, Sandau, Hansestadt Werben, Arneburg, Bismark/Kläden, Hohenberg-Krusemark, Schönhausen / Elbe, Hansestadt Seehausen, Tangerhütte, Aland, Wust-Fischbeck, Kamern, Zehrental, Altmärkische Höhe, Rochau, Eichstedt, Wanzer, Fischbeck, Birkholz, Storkau (Elbe), Klein Schwechten.
For the regional travel overview: Saxony-Anhalt.
