Zehrental: Bömenzien Border Tower, Green Belt and Altmark Mill

Discover Zehrental: the history of the border and regional processing

When looking for a hotel in Zehrental, specific travel interests can help you get a sense of the area. In Bömenzien, the Border Tower and the nearby Green Belt are associated with the history of the border and protected nature. In Groß Garz, the focus is on the processing of regional grain at Altmark-Mühle Fuchs. The wider destination of Stendal offers additional distinct themes, from wildlife watching and Bismarck history to medieval architecture.

The Bömenzien Border Tower in the district of Bömenzien, part of Zehrental, preserves a chapter of Cold War history. The tower is freely accessible from the outside. The nearby Green Belt is considered a protected chain of biotopes and a habitat for rare animals and plants. This places the memory of the border’s history alongside a natural attraction that is important for biotopes and habitats. If you are planning a guided tour, check the current arrangements in advance.

Altmark-Mühle Fuchs is based in Groß Garz. It processes regional wheat and rye into flour products. This makes the mill a specific point of interest for regional food production and complements the historical and nature-related themes with the processing of agricultural raw materials. If you would like to visit the mill, check the company’s current offerings and visiting options in advance.

The wider destination of Stendal

In the wider destination of Stendal, visitors can observe more than 500 animals from 75 species at Stendal Zoo at close quarters. Children can feed and pet goats in the petting enclosure and then enjoy the adventure playground. Wildlife watching and these specific activities for children are a distinct focus among Stendal’s attractions.

In Schönhausen, in the wider destination of Stendal, the baptismal church of Otto von Bismarck, St. Marien and Willebrord Church, is part of the Romanesque Road. It has a Baroque interior; the altarpiece is eight metres tall. The church bears the “Open Church” and “Bicycle-Friendly Church” designations and offers a church tour featuring a total of eleven QR codes. As opening arrangements may change, check them before visiting. Also in Schönhausen, the Bismarck Museum displays gifts received by Otto von Bismarck, personal belongings and historical images. It offers public tours, group tours and events focused on historical and political education.

In the wider destination of Stendal, Tangermünde is a tourist attraction with a fascinating town skyline and a very well-preserved medieval town centre. From 1373 to 1378, Tangermünde Castle served as a secondary residence of Emperor Charles IV, alongside the Hradčany in Prague. The historic townscape and the precisely dated role of the castle offer two different perspectives on Tangermünde. In Stendal, St. Mary’s Church has a gilded high altar dating from 1471, considered one of the most significant woodcarvings of its time in northern Germany.

The town gates in the wider destination of Stendal also each have their own character. Uenglinger Gate is a surviving part of the former town fortifications and offers panoramic views over the town and its surroundings. Tangermünde Gate is considered the oldest town gate in northeastern Germany. The focus at Uenglinger Gate is on the history of the fortifications and the views, while Tangermünde Gate is notable for its historical significance.

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