An unforgettable day in nature
A trip to the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve, one of the two oldest in Germany, offers a very special encounter with nature.
The visitor will find an incomparable wealth of animal and plant species in an unspoiled environment. The large floodplains of the banks of the Elbe are the ground for the largest contiguous floodplain forest complex in Central Europe and are worth a visit at any time of the year. The best way to explore the unspoiled nature is on a bike or paddle tour.
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Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve Administration
Am Kapenschlösschen 1
06785 Oranienbaum-Wörlitz
Phone: 03 49 04 / 4 21-0
Fax: 0 3 49 04 / 4 21 21
E-mail: poststelle-orb@biores.mwu.sachsen-anhalt.de
Website: www.mittelelbe.com
24 hours in the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve
09:00 am
Fläming Nature Park / Information Center
Start your day with a variety of comprehensive information materials on offers in the region at the Fläming Nature Park Information Center.
Please refer to the website for opening hours:
10:00 - 11:30 am
Paddling adventure Coswig
From Coswig you discover the Elbe landscape to Vockerode on a paddle tour. By bus transfer it goes back to Coswig. Please pre-register at www.paddelabenteuer.de.
Savings
29,50 EUR
With the World HeritageCard visitors take part in a free paddle tour “World Heritage Special T10”.
Please refer to the website for opening hours
1:30 pm
Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve
In the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve, you will learn more about the protected area during a guided tour of the new Auenhaus exhibition and receive a small gift. Discover the unique nature during a relaxing hike through the impressive floodplain landscape.
Savings
3,00 EUR
Guided tour of the Shire House / Auenhaus exhibition with small gift.
Opening hours:
Please refer to the website for opening hours:
3:00 pm
Bicycle rental
The WWF’s largest walk-in nature conservation project in Germany runs along the Elbe Cycle Path between Aken and Breitenhagen. Ride your bike from Vockerode to Aken or explore the countryside on an extensive walk. The City-Pension Dessau rents out a bicycle free of charge with an overnight stay.
Savings
10,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard, visitors to the City-Pension Dessau can rent a bicycle during their stay at the hotel. Only when booking an overnight stay.
Opening hours:
Please refer to the website for opening hours
Alternative:
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Navigation and local history museum Aken (Elbe)
Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can also visit the local museum dedicated to the history of Aken and the Elbe River.
Note: With the ferry Aken cyclists get a return trip free of charge.
Savings
4,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get free admission to the museum (guided tours only by appointment and are not included in the World HeritageCard) as well as a free round trip for cyclists with the ferry Aken.
Overnight stay
Hotel 7 Säulen Dessau
Stay at Dessau’s 7 Säulen Hotel across from the famous Masters’ Houses and receive a dining voucher for the wine-bar “fein.herb”.
Savings
7,50 EUR
With the World Heritage Card you receive a dining-voucher when you book at least 2 nights.
Opening hours:
Daily 7:00 am to 10:00 pm (Reception)
Note
The 24-hour World HeritageCard loses its validity at 09:59 the next day.
Further tour suggestions of the World HeritageCard
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