Annual equestrian tournaments, cycle paths around Altenzaun and memorials to the 1806 battle offer a variety of reasons to visit Hohenberg-Krusemark. When choosing a holiday apartment, it helps to set a clear priority: Should an event date determine your stay, would you like to include cycle paths, or is the history of the battle your main focus? These themes are linked to different locations. Check tournament dates and current route conditions to suit your plans.

Equestrian tournaments, cycle paths and memorial sites

The annual equestrian tournaments associated with Hohenberg-Krusemark are approaching the scale of a folk festival. If the tournament is the reason for your trip, check the specific event date before booking your accommodation. Then base your search for a holiday apartment on your planned travel dates.

For cycling tours, the Altenzaun area is a distinct point of reference: the Altmark Circuit and the Elbe Cycle Route run in its immediate vicinity. Before setting off, check current route conditions and possible diversions. Which of the two routes suits your plans depends on the section you want to ride.

The Yorckstein near Osterholz and a signpost near Kirch-Polkritz are connected with the 1806 Battle of Altenzaun. These two memorials provide specific locations for a historical focus. This sets it apart from the equestrian tournament and the choice of route: here, the focus is on the battle and its memorials.

More destinations in the wider Stendal travel area

The wider Stendal travel area adds further distinct nature and cultural themes to these local attractions. At Stendal Zoo, visitors can observe more than 500 animals from 75 species at close range. Children can feed and pet goats in the petting enclosure and then enjoy the adventure playground. The monastery garden, with its show garden belonging to the Altmärkisches Museum, offers a different kind of visit and is open to visitors year-round.

Historic buildings in Stendal tell different parts of the city’s story. St. Mary’s Church has a gilded high altar dating from 1471, one of the most significant woodcarvings of its time in northern Germany. Uenglingen Gate is a preserved part of the former city fortifications and offers panoramic views over the city and its surroundings. Tangermünde Gate is considered the oldest city gate in northeastern Germany.

Schönhausen is also part of the wider Stendal travel area. Otto von Bismarck’s baptismal church, St. Mary and St. Willebrord, is part of the Romanesque Road and features Baroque furnishings as well as an eight-metre-high altarpiece. It bears the “Open Church” and “Cycle-Friendly Church” labels and offers a guided tour using a total of eleven QR codes. As opening arrangements may change, check them before your visit. The Bismarck Museum displays gifts received by Otto von Bismarck, personal items and historical images. Public and group tours are offered, along with events focused on historical and political education.

Tangermünde Castle offers another historical perspective: from 1373 to 1378, it served as a secondary residence of Emperor Charles IV, alongside the Hradčany in Prague. Tangermünde is considered a tourist attraction, with a fascinating city skyline and a very well-preserved medieval town centre.

Discover more destinations: Hassel, Zehrental, Bismark/Kläden, Birkholz, Tangermünde, Osterburg, Kamern, Schönhausen / Elbe.

Go to the overview of the wider travel area: Stendal.