Photo: Jenny Freier, CC BY-SA, Altmärkischer Regionalmarketing- und Tourismusverband
Bismarck's country, that is the Altmark in the north of Saxony-Anhalt, the "cradle of Prussia". Meet a direct descendant of the Stendal merchant Nikolaus von Bismarck in Döbbelin. Stroll through the Garden Dreams Park at a romantic Renaissance castle in Briest. Experience a summer concert in Birkholz with a view of ancient oaks. Learn about a buried silver treasure in Welle. And in Krevese, see how the historic manor house is transformed into a village living room. After 1990, the former country homes of the Bismarcks have been lovingly and authentically restored, and the hospitable new owners are happy to open their homes for special events and guided tours.