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.
Situada na margem do lago, a igreja românica do convento fundado em 1183 está bem preservada.
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.
Wunderblutkirche St. Nikolai was an important pilgrimage destination till the 16th Century for many pilgrims around the world. The church housed the three hosts which survived a fire breakout in the 14th Century and thus were considered to be a miracle, resulting in the popularity of the church. The church altar has parts dating back to the 15th Century and the pulpit dates from the 17th Century. The church is a major tourist attraction and is also used for conducting several musical concerts, exhibitions and lectures.
Built in the 15th and 16th century, the city hall has mostly been constructed in the Gothic style. The Renaissance rooftop is especially impressive.
The former hospital of the monastery is home to a local history collection.
This 15th century brick tower used to be a part of the middle-age fortification wall.
In the 18th century, a half-timbered tower was added to this late-Romanesque building with a square choir; the church dates from the 1200s. The painted ceilings, bearing allusions to Flemish techniques, are worth seeing.