The best walks and hikes around Weisen

The Stadtkirche St. Marien in Wittenberg, first mentioned in 1187, is considered the mother church of the Reformation, where Martin Luther preached from 1512 onwards. As the oldest building in the city (built from approx. 1281), it was the scene of the first German-language Protestant service. It houses the Cranach Altar and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Main preaching church of Martin Luther (since 1512) and Johannes Bugenhagen. Here, in 1521, the mass was celebrated for the first time in German and communion was administered in both kinds (bread and wine).

The Steintor in Wittenberge is the city's oldest landmark, first mentioned in 1297. Rebuilt in its current form after a fire around 1430, it was the northwestern exit of the fortified city. The tower, formerly called "Alter Turm" (Old Tower), served as a prison in the 19th century and has housed a local history museum since 1928.

The harbor originally originated in the context of Wittenberg's industrial boom as a harbor basin. After the industrial facilities in the harbor area were shut down, the Nedwighafen was converted into a modern sports boat harbor. Today, the Nedwighafen serves as a central meeting point for water tourists on the Elbe and is an important part of tourism in the Prignitz. It is centrally located in the city, in close proximity to the Alte Ölmühle.

Clara Zetkin Park in Wittenberge is one of the city's central green spaces and serves as an important meeting place. Well-maintained paths, lawns, and a mix of mature trees invite visitors to enjoy leisure activities and relax. Named after the politician and women's rights activist Clara Zetkin, the park reflects Wittenberge's socio-historical significance. Today, the park seamlessly blends urban life with nature and is an integral part of the city's public space.

The Historic Locomotive Shed in Wittenberge is a railway museum located on the grounds of the former railway depot and is one of the most important of its kind in Germany. The first locomotive shed was put into operation here as early as 1846, later followed by a rotunda with a turntable. Today, the museum houses over 40 historic railway vehicles, including steam locomotives, shunting diesel locomotives, electric locomotives, as well as freight and passenger cars. Highlights include the typical rebuilt steam locomotives of the 50.35 series, the small works locomotive "EMMA," and heavy freight locomotives. Visitors can tour Shed II, an impressive roundhouse dating from 1924 with a turntable and water towers, and experience the technology, the smell of coal and oil, and the polished machinery. The museum is run by associations and is a popular destination for technology enthusiasts and railway fans.

The historic old crane house in Wittenberge was formerly a storage building.

The Historic Engine Shed in Wittenberge is a railway museum located on the site of the former railway depot and is one of the most important of its kind in Germany. The first engine shed was put into operation here in 1846, later followed by a rotunda with a turntable. Today, the museum houses over 40 historic rail vehicles, including steam locomotives, shunting diesel locomotives, electric locomotives, and freight and passenger cars. Highlights include the typical Reko Class 50.35 steam locomotives, the small works locomotive "EMMA," and heavy freight locomotives. Visitors can tour Shed II, an impressive roundhouse dating from 1924 with a turntable and water towers, and experience the technology, the smell of coal and oil, and the polished machinery. The museum is run by local associations and is a popular destination for technology enthusiasts and railway fans.

Thanks to the great pictures here, you can actually save yourself the trouble of looking inside; you can just enjoy the building from the outside as it rolls by.