Positioning Havelberg: Florida of the North?
Excerpt from the summer issue: “Nothing” is often enough the answer of a Havelberger to a tourist’s question about what you can do here. Is it a matter of the mind?
On Havelberg-Geheimtipp.de we have listed 12 indoor and outdoor activities within a radius of 1 kilometer from the harbour. There are also 27 restaurants and cafés in the town.
In terms of scenery, with our harbor, our city island and the southern Prignitz behind us, we have the potential to offer more than Florida. I can appreciate that, because I was able to accompany 140 real estate transactions in the land of “unlimited possibilities”.
Perhaps what we lack is the ease, confidence and business acumen of an American. Can we learn something from them for our upswing?
What do we need apart from courage, diligence and inspiration? Write to me. Richard Banks, Havelberg.
Editorial and guest articles
8.8.2025: 200,000 visitors are expected at this year’s Pferdemarkt, and among them will be thousands of singles. Does it have to stay that way? In the 1950s, the main market square was temporarily called the “Marriage Market”. An interesting focus? Back then, it was also about meeting (again) single people for a possible future together. If you like … weiter lesen
1.8.2025, Partner-Inhalt: Yes, with us that’s possible. Approximately 12.378 sf (1,150 m²) of living and usable space across 3 floors. However, you will need to bring your own interior furnishings. The beautiful historic interior of the castle, built in 1889, was lost after World War II and the expropriation of its noble owners. Schloss Mahlitz, after gutting and facade and … weiter lesen
30.7.2025: Plattenburg is the oldest preserved water castle in northern Germany, first mentioned in documents in 1319. It is located in the Prignitz district of Brandenburg and served as the summer residence of the bishops of the Diocese of Havelberg in the Middle Ages. The complex is surrounded by ramparts and double moats, and is an important cultural … weiter lesen
29.6.2025: The Neubrandenburg Army Band (Heeresmusikkorps) performed. A wonderful summer evening on June 25, 2025, in five acts: Prelude with food and drink sales by the Havelberg Youth Center and the 803rd Armored Engineer Battalion (Panzerpionierbataillon) from the Elbe-Havel Barracks. Guests and organizers mingled, chatting with sparkling wine, beer, and bratwurst in hand. A journey through classical music. … weiter lesen
17.6.2025: According to official statements, it is considered a tradition for the city council to hold its meeting outside the council chamber before the summer break. Additionally, citizen participation is ensured. You simply need to register at the gate of the Elb-Havel Barracks with a valid ID before 4:00 p.m. and will then be escorted by security personnel … weiter lesen
