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Elberadweg under the new BAB passable in June 2026 despite signage of a detour - just ask the construction workers nicely

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 Wittenberg Elbe riverbank promenade has transformed from an industrial harbor area into a modern recreational spot. It connects historic buildings, like the renovated main customs office, with green spaces and offers views of the Elbe. After extensive redesign, it now shapes the city's new image as the "Gateway to the Elbe Valley". The area around the promenade was closely linked to shipping and industrial development (nearby sewing machine factory). A striking building on the promenade, which was comprehensively renovated after a long period of vacancy and decay. As part of urban development, the riverbank has been upgraded and now serves as a promenade for locals and tourists.

The new B189 bridge near Wittenberge is part of the A14 motorway expansion and the dilapidated old bridge to the north (built in 1978, the longest GDR road bridge). The new construction, which is expected to take traffic from mid-2026, is being built as part of a major infrastructure project to modernize the Elbe crossing and replace the old structure.

In the Hitzacker-Wittenberge section, nature and history, embedded in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve "Elbe River Landscape", offer an interesting tour section on the Elbe Cycle Route. The tranquility between the towns and the colorful wildlife with storks, cranes, beavers, and sheep hint at the landscape's primordial nature. In spring and autumn, they characterize.

In the Hitzacker-Wittenberge section, nature and history, embedded in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve "Elbe River Landscape", offer an interesting tour section on the Elbe Cycle Route. The silence between the towns and the colorful wildlife with storks, cranes, beavers, and sheep hint at the primordial nature of the landscape. In spring and autumn, they shape.

With its striking brick architecture, St. Henry's Church is an integral part of Wittenberge. Built in 1898 in the Neo-Romanesque style, it was later redesigned in the 1970s by the Dresden sculptor Friedrich Press after suffering war damage. The church is dedicated to Emperor Henry II, the Holy. The parish has existed since 1853 and belongs to the Archdiocese of Berlin.

The Hotel Haus Singer in Wittenberge is closely linked to the city's significant industrial history as a center of sewing machine production. Its name refers to the Singer Manufacturing Company, which established a large sewing machine factory in Wittenberge at the beginning of the 20th century, thus shaping the city's economic development in a lasting way. Later, production continued under the brand name Veritas at the VEB Nähmaschinenwerk Wittenberge (Wittenberge Sewing Machine Factory), resulting in the production of millions of sewing machines and making Wittenberge famous far beyond the region. Today, the Hotel Haus Singer consciously connects with this tradition, using its name and thematic references to commemorate the historical importance of the sewing machine industry. This is complemented by museums in the city that document the history of Singer and Veritas sewing machines, as well as the lives and work of the employees of that era. The building thus symbolizes the transformation from an industrial site to a place that combines history, accommodation, and cultural remembrance.