The best hikes from bus stations in Altmark

Tangermünde has mighty city walls. And is one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.

The Tangermünde city wall is a significant historical structure in the town of Tangermünde and dates predominantly from the Middle Ages. It was built in the 13th and 14th centuries and served to protect the prosperous Hanseatic city from attackers. Large parts of the brick wall have been preserved to this day and give a good impression of the former fortification. The city wall was originally interspersed with several towers and gates, some of which – like the well-known Neustädter Tor – still exist today. Typical of the structure is North German Brick Gothic, which strongly shapes the cityscape. Today, the Tangermünde city wall is a popular destination for visitors and an important testament to medieval urban architecture in Saxony-Anhalt.

Beautiful view of the old town on the flood meadows between Tanger and Elbe.

Only a few buildings remain of the castle in Tangermünde, first mentioned in 1009. Where the main castle once stood, a building was erected around 1700 on the massive foundation walls, which today houses a hotel. The keep, built in the 14th century, is called the Kapitelturm (Chapter Tower) as it once served as a grain silo for the Berlin Cathedral Chapter. It towers 50 meters high and has six floors. Today it is used as a viewing tower and offers a wide view over Tangermünde and the surrounding area. The prison tower of the former castle was built around 1480. It served for the additional security of the complex. It was not until the 18th century that it was actually used for holding prisoners. The tower received its conical roof in 1912. The Alte Kanzlei (Old Chancellery) is also one of the surviving buildings of the castle. Events are held today in the building dating from the 14th century. In the 17th century, there was a writing office here. Source: https://www.eurob.org/item/tangermuende_burg/

Tangermünde is a true gem on the Elbe Cycle Path: a beautiful old town, lots of brick Gothic architecture, and views of the Elbe. The route is flat, well-maintained, and ideal for relaxed cycling right along the river. Perfect for a break with a café stop and a stroll through the historic streets. 🚴‍♂️

There are play areas for children at many points along the circular route around Lake Arendsee.

Treading water once in a while is good. The next water-treading spot is near Schwiesau, by which time your feet will be warm again and ready for another run. ;)

The water tower is located in Havelberg's cathedral district and can be reached from the cathedral in just a few minutes on foot. It was built from red bricks in 1890 and rebuilt in 1933. Above the entrance, in addition to these dates, you can find Havelberg's coat of arms. Since the entry into force of the Saxony-Anhalt Monument Protection Act on October 21, 1991, it has been officially registered as a cultural monument. Originally, the tower served as a water reservoir for the city. In the early 2000s, the water supply was converted to deep wells and pumping systems, which led to the reservoir being taken out of service. Today, a restaurant (tower café and bistro) is located directly next to the tower, while the tower itself is no longer used for any functional purpose.