The best MTB trails around Wittenberge

The new B189 bridge near Wittenberge is part of the A14 motorway expansion and the dilapidated old bridge to the north (built in 1978, longest GDR road bridge). The new construction, which is scheduled to open to traffic in mid-2026, is part of a major infrastructure project to modernize the Elbe crossing and replace the old structure.

In the Hitzacker-Wittenberge section, nature and history, embedded in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve "Elbe River Landscape", offer an interesting tour section on the Elbe Cycle Route. The silence between the towns and the colorful wildlife with storks, cranes, beavers, and sheep hint at the primordial nature of the landscape. In spring and autumn, they shape.

The observation tower on the Elbe Cycle Path near Bälow is situated in the heart of the Elbe floodplains and offers a panoramic view of the river landscape, dikes, and meadows of the Prignitz region. It primarily serves as a rest stop and viewpoint for cyclists on the Elbe Cycle Path, as well as an observation point for the diverse birdlife of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve. From the elevated platform, numerous water birds and meadow birds can be observed, especially during migration seasons, thus combining landscape observation with a nature experience.

A sprawling, flat river landscape characterized by waterways, meadows, and groups of trees. The lowlands serve as a natural floodplain and change their appearance depending on the water level and season. Open vistas are characteristic, making the area a typical example of a near-natural Elbe floodplain landscape.

The open-air stage at the Old Oil Mill in Wittenberge is part of a historic industrial complex and serves as the venue for the Elbland Festival, a summer open-air festival featuring operetta, musicals, film music, and other cultural events. It regularly attracts artists, bands, and touring companies. The stage combines the industrial architecture of the Old Oil Mill with live music and a festival atmosphere, and is considered an important cultural venue in Wittenberge and the entire Prignitz region.

The bridge over the Stepenitz is an important crossing just before the river flows into the Elbe. It connects central urban areas with adjacent residential and recreational areas and is used by vehicular traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. Its location in the river and floodplain landscape offers unobstructed views of the Stepenitz and the surrounding countryside. It is a defining element of Wittenberge's cityscape.

Wittenberge Town Hall is a prestigious building dating from 1912 to 1914 and is one of the city's most striking structures. Constructed in the Historicist style with Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque elements, it reflects Wittenberge's economic importance during the Industrial Revolution. The town hall tower, standing approximately 51 meters tall, is particularly prominent, dominating the cityscape and offering a viewing platform. To this day, the building serves as the seat of the city administration and is an important architectural and historical landmark.

Susanne Klingenberg Street Art on the Facade “Untitled” The mural in Wittenberge depicts a statue of the Virgin Mary holding a sewing machine. The word “Veritas” beats in her heart. In Roman mythology, Veritas is the goddess of truth, but in Wittenberge, this name is associated with the rich industrial history of the sewing machine factory of the same name. The factory is now history, and the painful dismantling of local industry is also part of the story. The mural represents all aspects of this development: memory and hope are held in balance.