Discover Mackenrode

For Mackenrode, St. Martin’s Church is a distinctive local landmark. It was built in 1787 and forms the central symbol in the town’s coat of arms. The year it was built places the church in its historical context; its central role in the coat of arms also makes it a symbol of Mackenrode.

Landscape and local history in the context of Uder

The wider destination of Uder offers a complementary perspective on the landscape and local history. Uder lies on the Leine and is surrounded by hills. In 1961, Uder was recognized as a holiday resort because of its favorable location and idyllic townscape. The recognition in 1961 adds a historical perspective to the scenic view. The German Fairy Tale Route also passes through the so-called Eichsfeld Switzerland in the wider travel region.

Cultural history in Uder

A particular cultural-history highlight in Uder is the school museum. It features an old classroom, historical furnishings, and displays on the school history of the Eichsfeld region. This brings together a tangible impression of the classroom and the broader subject of regional school history. The museum is located at the Uder secondary school, Schulstraße 4, 37318 Uder.

Today’s St. James Church in Uder stands almost on the same site as an early church that was already there around 1100. Historical furnishings include a winged altarpiece and a high altar, a baptismal font, and carved pew ends. A carved equestrian statue of Saint George completes the furnishings; it is about 40 centimeters tall, and its origin is uncertain. The location and furnishings offer different historical points of interest. For clarification of the terms: a winged altarpiece is an altar retable with side wings; a high altar is a church’s main altar. The baptismal font is used for baptisms, and pew ends are the side pieces at the ends of church pews. The carved image of Saint George adds a figurative depiction of the saint to the items mentioned.

The Marian Grotto is another attraction in Uder. A historic Way of St. James once passed through Uder. Scouts from Uder are working to mark it out again and raise awareness of it. This route brings together its former course and today’s efforts to make it known again.

Uder’s cultural attractions have different focuses: the school museum represents regional school history, while St. James Church represents church history and furnishings; the Marian Grotto and Way of St. James add an attraction and a link to a historic route.

Leisure activities in Uder

Uder has extensive green spaces that offer opportunities for play and sports. The municipal swimming pool is located in the Siedlung, 37318 Uder. There is a cyclists’ rest stop in Leinepark in Uder where cyclists can take a break. These provide a range of leisure options: play and sports in green spaces, swimming, and a rest for cyclists.

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Go to the overview of the wider travel region: Eichsfeld.