Top Rated Attractions in Osterburg

A natural lake in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Strandbad Arendsee is an ideal summer destination for a peaceful getaway from the bustling city. Pristine, golden sand and lush green lawns surround the lake, making it a great spot for a family outing or to spend an an enjoyable time with friends. The area also boasts of a volleyball court, playground and aqua park suitable for children and adults alike.

Constructed in the year 1240, Kloster Arendsee is a Romanesque-style brick structure in Germany. Located less than a mile away from Arendsee, it is a former Benedictine Monastery which is the parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran parish Arendsee in the present day. The monastery grounds based about 10 meters (32.80 feet) above sea level hold the ruins of the former monastery buildings, a former nuns’ cemetery, a monastery garden, a bell tower, a museum, few old buildings, fish ponds, and many old deciduous trees.

One of the prime things to do in Stendal, a visit to the Tiergarten is mandatory for the young and old alike. Witness majestic animals such as Siberian tigers, Black Bear, Northern Lynx and more as they go about their lives for a nominal price. Also offering guided tours, the zoo also has facilities to host birthday parties which are especially popular among young children.

Situated near the town of Gardelegen, the Gedenkstätte Feldscheune Isenschnibbe Gardelegen is a memorial dedicated to more than a 1000 people who were victims of the Third Reich during world war 2. Honoring these people, rows upon rows of graves have been established along with detailed information on how the massacre took place. Guided tours are also available by appointment.

The Zichtauer Berge und Klötzer Forst, which are also referred to collectively as the Hellberge, are a series of forested mountains that are located in northeastern sector of Germany. The mountains emerged during the Saale ice age, some 120,000 years ago. Dense forests of oak and silver birch covered these imposing mountains when people first arrived to the area during the Stone Age. Around the year 1817, when most of the trees had long been cut down due to human settlements, reforestation projects began to restore the forests to its glory. The reforestation process was largely successful, and today visitors can wander along trails that meander past groves of pine, beech, oak, alders and ash trees. The diverse topography of the ridge also comprises of limitless expanse of steppe grasslands, with their chartreuse shades gleaming in sunshine. Several rare species of woodpecker call these mountains home, including the green woodpecker and the black woodpecker.