Overview
Hitzacker is a charming riverside town of 5,000 people in the Lüchow-Dannenberg district of North Germany. Situated on the River Elbe about 45 km east of Lüneburg, it lies on the German Timber-Frame Road tourist route.
Architecture · Cycling · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Activities
Weinberg hill offers panoramic views; Elbe Cycleway passes through; High Ropes Course available at Teampark Hitzacker.
Connectivity
Internet café at Löwen-Play Casino, Lüneburger Str. 27, open M-Sa 07:00-00:00, Su 10:00-00:00.
Food
Local cuisine features freshwater fish from the Elbe and Jeetzel rivers (perch, trout, pike, carp, char), asparagus dishes, game, and Grünkohl.
Transport
Hitzacker is accessed via B 216 from Lüneburg (east) or Dannenberg (west). No direct train service; driving or cycling are main options.