The beautiful nature of the Altmark has a lot to offer in its unspoilt state – and its historic parks and gardens delight residents and visitors to the region year after year. In 2000, the state of Saxony-Anhalt selected its finest parks under the name “Gartenträume” (Garden Dreams) and brought them together in a network serving both tourism and heritage conservation. Since then, more than 50 different Gartenträume parks have offered a green, fragrant feel-good programme that attracts tourists and delights local people alike. The basis for inclusion among the Gartenträume parks was that they reflect the history of garden art in Saxony-Anhalt, from the Baroque period to the modern day. A rich variety of garden design was also important, so that besides classic parks you can admire monastery gardens, palace gardens, botanical gardens and many other exotic highlights. The clear aim of the Gartenträume network is to preserve or restore historic gardens, to make them accessible to residents and tourists, to establish garden art and garden heritage conservation as a profession, and to strengthen the lobby for gardens and parks so that nature is preserved for future generations.

Gartenträume – always worth a visit

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Most of the gardens in the Gartenträume network offer unique nature all year round. In summer the most varied flowers brighten the horizon with their colours, while in winter hardy plants create an extraordinary landscape. Many of the gardens also feature historically significant paths, ancient sculptures, unique architecture and many other highlights that make a trip to the Gartenträume parks a very special experience.
Our hotel in Kalbe (Milde) is close to two Gartenträume parks (overview map): the Krumke Palace Park and the Gardelegen ramparts. The Schönhausen (Elbe) manor park is also worth a trip, especially combined with a visit to Tangermünde and/or Stendal. Arriving by bike is particularly lovely: you can admire the unspoilt nature of the Altmark before being amazed by the almost incredible variety of plants in the Gartenträume parks. If you are not sure which park suits you best, the Gartenträume website offers an innovative all-round view of the region’s nature. There you can explore the different Gartenträume parks in advance and plan your trip carefully. Of course, we are also happy to advise you personally about the different parks and their flora and fauna. Just ask us!

“Open Gardens” in the Altmark – garden dreams through the summer

Besides the parks of the Gartenträume network, which are open all year round, many gardens regularly host exciting events, especially in the summer months. From June to September 2021, as part of the “Open Gardens” (“Offene Gärten”) scheme, many local residents opened their lovingly designed gardens to visitors. You not only get an insight into the wonderful nature of the region but also meet local people who have their own story to tell about each garden. For garden and nature lovers in particular, the “Open Gardens” are a great way to be inspired by all kinds of garden design. Visit the open gardens of the Altmark and the fantastic landscapes of the Gartenträume parks – and let yourself be captivated by the natural beauty of the region. Of course, we can also give you detailed information about the “Open Gardens” events and the parks around our hotel in Kalbe (Milde).

Garden summer 2022

The following private gardens in our immediate area were open on these days:

Right here in Kalbe (Milde), not far from our hotel:

“Our little paradise” (“Unser kleines Paradies”): Doris and Gerhard Frenzel, allotment garden association “Am Teufelsweg”, 39624 Kalbe (Milde) – 19.06.2022 and 17.07.2022, 10 am – 6 pm

 

10 minutes by car from our hotel:

“Garden and ceramics” (“Garten und Keramik”): Hilde & Günter Preetz, Zu den Hellbergen 23, 38486 Klötze, district of Schwiesau – 19.06.2022 and 17.07.2022, 10 am – 6 pm

 

Wilma Rolletschek’s shop with her herb garden has regular opening hours. It is right in the centre of Gardelegen, 15 minutes by car from our hotel:

“Enjoying the herb garden” (“Mit Genuss im Kräuterhofgarten”): Wilma Rolletschek, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Str. 6, 39638 Gardelegen – herb garden open from April to September, Mon–Fri 9 am – 6 pm and Sat 9 am – 12 noon, as well as on Sunday 17.07.2022 from 10 am to 6 pm. Please register in advance on +49 3907 7798272

 

No fewer than 5 gardens in lovely Ipse awaited visitors on 19.06.2022 – just 20 minutes by car from our hotel:

“From farm to green oasis” (“Vom Bauernhof zur grünen Oase”): Regina and Jürgen Ziegelski, Ipser Dorfstr. 28, 39638 Gardelegen, district of Ipse – 19.06., 1 – 5 pm

“Stork lookout” (“Storchenausguck”): Karin Schulze, Ipser Dorfstr. 44, 39638 Gardelegen, district of Ipse – 19.06., 1 – 5 pm

“From kitchen garden to feel-good oasis” (“Aus Nutzgarten wird Wohlfühloase”): Detlef Stimbra, Ipser Dorfstr. 45, 39638 Gardelegen, district of Ipse – 19.06., 1 – 5 pm

“Optimised mini garden” (“Optimierter Kleinstgarten”): Thilo Mottschall, Ipser Dorfstr. 46, 39638 Gardelegen, district of Ipse – 19.06.2022, 1 – 5 pm

“Nature and art – Blausche Villa” (“Natur und Kunst – Blausche Villa”): Helma and Thomas Grall, Buchhorstweg 1, 39628 Gardelegen, district of Ipse – 19.06.2022, 1 – 5 pm

 

Hof Eichengrund – a garden paradise

The garden of Ingeborg and Karl-Heinz Garber, around 8,000 m² in size, in Sallenthin, part of our municipality of Kalbe (Milde), is one of them. With a picture gallery, art ceramics, coffee and cake, decorative design with old materials, new ideas and much more.

The garden can also be visited outside event dates by prior arrangement by phone. Please contact the Garber family.

 

Hof Eichengrund – a garden paradise
Ingeborg & Karl-Heinz Garber
39624 Kalbe (Milde) – district of Sallenthin 
Sallenthin No. 36
Phone: +49 39009 90862