Elbe

River Lenzen (Elbe), Brandenburg, Germany

What to expect

Lenzen is a small town in the district of Prignitz, in Brandenburg, northern Germany, situated near the Elbe river. The town is part of the UNESCO biosphere reserve Elbe river landscape and features a castle, Lenzen Castle, which serves as a visitors and conference centre. The castle offers a picturesque view of the Elbe valley meadows and is a great spot for nature experiences and peaceful walks. The Elbe cycle route, which passes through the town, is the most popular cycle route in Germany. The town has a rich history, with the Battle of Lenzen taking place in 929, and it was also the site of a victory by the Germans over the Wends. The town's castle has been owned by various families throughout history, including the von Quitzow family and Frederick, Count of Zollern

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This family's experience:

Activities: We spent the weekend exploring the Elbe-Urlaub, biking and walking along the Elberadweg and Elbdeich, exploring the Elbtalauen and paddling on the Löcknitz

Highlights: We felt like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn ✨

Family time on the Brandenburg Elbe – Holiday on the river in Prignitz

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent time by the Elbe, enjoying evening walks on the Elbdeich, and cycling on the Elberadweg. We also went on a guided nature tour to learn more about the landscape

Highlights: The views from the Elbdeich were like something out of 'Lord of the Rings'. The cycling along the Elbe was family-friendly. The nature tour was an opportunity to discover interesting natural phenomena, like the 'Qualmwasser' ✨