Hotel near Gardelegen

In short: Landhotel “Zum Pottkuchen” is in Kalbe (Milde), about 17 kilometres north of Gardelegen – roughly a quarter of an hour by car. The owner-run hotel with eight rooms is ideal for business travellers and day-trippers who want a quiet place to stay while exploring Gardelegen and the Altmark.

As of: November 2026

How far is it from Gardelegen to the hotel?

From Gardelegen town hall to our hotel at Marktstraße 9 in Kalbe (Milde) it is about 17 kilometres. By car you can be with us in about 15 minutes. Other driving times:

• Wolfsburg: approx. 45 minutes
• Magdeburg (on the B71 via Gardelegen): approx. 45 minutes
• Salzwedel: approx. 30 minutes

Driving times based on our experience, depending on traffic.

Who is the hotel ideal for when visiting Gardelegen?

For business travellers with work in Gardelegen, Wolfsburg or the Altmark who want peace and quiet in the evening. Free fibre-optic internet with 1 Gbit/s symmetrical download and upload and free landline calls within Germany are available throughout the house. For day-trippers and cyclists who want to discover Gardelegen and the Altmark: a cycle path runs between Kalbe and Gardelegen through the landscape along the Milde. You can store your bike safely with us.

What is there to see in Gardelegen?

• Ramparts: An avenue of lime trees runs around the medieval town centre, past remains of the town wall. The ramparts are part of the “Gartenträume” network of historic gardens.
• Salzwedel Gate (Salzwedeler Tor): the only well-preserved gate of the four former town gates, built in the 16th century. Visits by arrangement with the tourist information office.
• Town hall and Roland statue on the market square.
• St Mary’s and St Nicholas’ churches in the old town.
• Letzlingen Palace in the district of Letzlingen.
• Isenschnibbe Barn Memorial commemorating the massacre of April 1945.
• Gut Zichtau in the district of the same name – easy to combine with a visit to the town.
• Places to eat: When our guests visit Gardelegen, we like to recommend Fischerhof Gahrns.

When can you stay with us?

In the main season (May to September) you can stay with us every night except Sunday to Monday. In the off-season (October to April) we are open Monday to Friday; the hotel is closed at weekends. Check-in is possible between 3 and 6 pm. You will find current information under News.

Frequently asked questions

Is a hotel outside Gardelegen worth it?

Our country hotel is about a quarter of an hour north of Gardelegen and is a quiet choice for anyone who would rather not spend the night in town. If you are travelling on towards Salzwedel, Stendal or the northern Altmark, we are conveniently located.

Is there a meeting room?

Yes. The conference room seats up to 12 people. If you also stay overnight, up to 8 participants is ideal – then everyone has a room of their own (four single and four double rooms). For larger day events, we add the “Gute Stube” (parlour) as a second room, for example for group work. Equipment includes a Full HD projector, a large screen, a digital flipchart as well as Wi-Fi and LAN. To the meeting room

Can my company pay for the room?

Every guest receives an invoice from us, also made out to your company address if you wish. If you book in advance, you can pay by credit card or PayPal, for example. If your company would like to pay for the stay by invoice, this is possible by arrangement in individual cases. This requires a written confirmation of cost coverage on company letterhead with a signature. Please call us beforehand.

How much time do you need for Gardelegen?

Half a day is enough for the old town and the ramparts. You can combine the rest of the day with a detour to Gut Zichtau or Letzlingen Palace.

How do I get to Kalbe without a car?

We recommend arriving by car – we are in the countryside, after all. However, Kalbe (Milde) can also be reached by bus, for example from Gardelegen. You can find the current connection in the Saxony-Anhalt journey planner INSA, which is also available as an app and guides you step by step from A to B.

Landhotel “Zum Pottkuchen” is a small, owner-run hotel in a listed merchant’s house from 1775 in the old town of Kalbe (Milde). Eight rooms, breakfast in-house, free 1 Gbit/s fibre-optic internet and a conference room for small groups: after a day in Gardelegen you can be with us in a quarter of an hour. View our rooms or send us an enquiry.