The best running trails around Hohe Garbe

The Wittenberg Elbe riverbank promenade has transformed from an industrial harbor area into a modern recreational spot. It connects historic buildings, like the renovated main customs office, with green spaces and offers views of the Elbe. After extensive redesign, it now shapes the city's new image as the "Gateway to the Elbe Valley". The area around the promenade was closely linked to shipping and industrial development (nearby sewing machine factory). A striking building on the promenade, which was comprehensively renovated after a long period of vacancy and decay. As part of urban development, the riverbank has been upgraded and now serves as a promenade for locals and tourists.

The Old Main Customs Office in Wittenberge dates back to the 19th century and served to monitor the flow of goods across the Elbe River. After years of disuse, it was renovated and converted into modern apartments, while preserving its historical appearance. The building remains a testament to Wittenberge's economic importance in Elbe River trade.

A visit to the interior is worthwhile.

The Old Postal Route has hardly any traffic

A truly worthwhile destination for a tour or a detour off the main route. A very pretty and interesting town with several sights. Wittenberge is located directly on the Elbe River and is considered a bike-friendly town with good infrastructure for cyclists. As a stopover on the Elbe Cycle Route, it offers not only well-developed cycle paths and a scenic riverside promenade, but also good connections to railway lines to Berlin and Hamburg – ideal for cyclists. The harbor promenade is particularly attractive, with views of the Elbe, modern seating, and direct access to the water. Here you'll also find the restored Old Oil Mill with its striking clock tower, now a hotel and entertainment center with restaurants, a climbing wall, and an event venue. Other sights include the Culture and Festival Hall, the "Alte Burg" City Museum, Art Nouveau villas in the city center, and the Railway Park with historic locomotive technology. The city center is easily accessible, offers numerous opportunities for refreshments, and is ideal for a break or an overnight stay on a bike tour along the Elbe.

The "Wittenberge Oil Mill" is a listed building in the town of Wittenberge on the Elbe. The building complex, consisting of the administration building, the mill's main body, workshops and storage facilities, was built in the middle of the 19th century to produce crude oil. Oil production was abandoned following German reunification in 1991. A company then took over the use of the buildings and set up the "Zur Alten Ölmühle" hotel in them. A restaurant and a brewery are attached. Delicious beer and great service!

An interesting building, right on the harbor promenade. I always like to use it as a photo opportunity when I pass here.

A very beautiful building! This is what you imagine a train station to look like. It's good that this building was preserved and hopefully will remain so! Not to mention that it still has a practical use today. 😉 As of January 25, the building, including its entire exterior facade, is being renovated. Wittenberge Station is an important transportation hub and is characterized by a long history and diverse infrastructural features. The station opened on October 15, 1846, at kilometer mark 126 on the Berlin–Hamburg railway line. Over the years, it became an important railway hub with the construction of additional lines, such as the connection to Stendal in 1851 and the line to Buchholz from 1870 onwards. The two-story neoclassical station building was built in 1846. The architect was Friedrich Neuhaus, known for other station buildings such as the Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin. Extensions were made in 1889 and 1923. Further information at: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahnhof_Wittenberge