Overview
Stendal is a small historic city of 38,000 people in northern Saxony-Anhalt, the largest town in the Altmark region. Founded in 1160, it was a member of the Hanseatic League despite being 150 km from any seashore, and has a well-preserved medieval old town with Gothic brick architecture.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums
Before you go
History
Stendal was a Hanseatic League member despite being far inland. Its most famous resident is Johann Joachim Winckelmann, the father of art history.
Museums
The Winckelmann-Museum charges €7 for full admission (reduced €5); the Altmärkisches Museum costs €2 for adults. Several museums are closed Mondays.
Transport
Stendal sits on the rail line between Berlin and Hanover; intercity trains to Amsterdam call every two hours. Local trains run hourly to Magdeburg and Wittenberge.