Dömitz bridge monument
Dömitz bridge memorial - the history of German division on the Elbe
The Dömitz bridge memorial is an impressive testimony to Germany's post-war history. An original segment of the old Elbe bridge - consisting of a relocated pillar and several meters of superstructure - now stands on a striking plinth at the junction of the B 191 and B 195, around one kilometer east of the current bridge abutment. It is a reminder of more than forty years of German division and of how the Elbe once separated Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania from Lower Saxony as a border river.
From destroyed war bridge to symbol of reunification
The original road bridge, which connected Mecklenburg and Lower Saxony, was destroyed by an American air raid in the final days of the war. It was not rebuilt during the Cold War. It was not until December 18, 1992 that a new Elbe bridge was inaugurated on the same site - the first new bridge to be built over the former border river after the end of the GDR. Anyone familiar with the historical sites of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, such as the Hanseatic cities of Wismar, Rostock or Stralsund, will find Dömitz to be an equally important, albeit less well-known, piece of regional history.
Travel to the Dömitz bridge monument by train and bus
The nearest train station is Dannenberg Ost, around 8.7 km away; Hitzacker (approx. 12.8 km) is also a possible travel option by train. By bus, the line stops at Dömitz ZOB, from where it is only about 1.3 km to the monument. For travelers coming from the Baltic Sea coast, the B 191 offers a direct connection to the region.
Further sights in Dömitz
Biosphere shelf in the Tourist Information Dömitz
📍 Dömitz
Would you like to purchase high-quality, artisan products from the region? Then visit one of the biosphere shelves in the UNESCO biosphere reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe MV e.V.! The shelves sell products from the biosphere reserve's partners. Join in - enjoy a piece of the region! On the shelves you will find a wide selection of products from the partners of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve M-V - from apple juice and sea buckthorn mustard to goat's milk soap, there is something for everyone. The products include regional specialties such as products from the largest certified organic sea buckthorn plantation in Germany, fruit spreads made from local berries and honey from regional beekeepers. But you will also find artisan baked goods, chocolate and freshly roasted coffee beans on the biosphere shelves. There are also partners who are committed to regional craft traditions and offer handicrafts. Some of the products are certified organic and some also bear the Fairtrade seal. All products have one thing in common: they are of high quality, are processed in the region and are also largely marketed here - from the region, for the region! By purchasing the products, you are supporting the network of partners and the sustainable development of the UNESCO Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve.
Biosphere shelf in the Hotel Dömitzer Hafen
📍 Dömitz
Would you like to purchase high-quality, artisan products from the region? Then visit one of the biosphere shelves in the UNESCO biosphere reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe MV e.V.! The shelves sell products from the biosphere reserve's partners. Join in - enjoy a piece of the region! On the shelves you will find a wide selection of products from the partners of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve M-V - from apple juice and sea buckthorn mustard to goat's milk soap, there is something for everyone. The products include regional specialties such as products from the largest certified organic sea buckthorn plantation in Germany, fruit spreads made from local berries and honey from regional beekeepers. But you will also find artisan baked goods, chocolate and freshly roasted coffee beans on the biosphere shelves. There are also partners who are committed to regional craft traditions and offer handicrafts. Some of the products are certified organic and some also bear the Fairtrade seal. All products have one thing in common: they are of high quality, are processed in the region and are also largely marketed here - from the region, for the region! By purchasing the products, you are supporting the network of partners and the sustainable development of the UNESCO Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve.
Biosphere shelf in the Dömitz Fortress Museum
📍 Dömitz
Would you like to purchase high-quality, artisan products from the region? Then visit one of the biosphere shelves in the UNESCO biosphere reserve Flusslandschaft Elbe MV e.V.! The shelves sell products from the biosphere reserve's partners. Join in - enjoy a piece of the region! On the shelves you will find a wide selection of products from the partners of the Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve M-V - from apple juice and sea buckthorn mustard to goat's milk soap, there is something for everyone. The products include regional specialties such as products from the largest certified organic sea buckthorn plantation in Germany, fruit spreads made from local berries and honey from regional beekeepers. But you will also find artisan baked goods, chocolate and freshly roasted coffee beans on the biosphere shelves. There are also partners who are committed to regional craft traditions and offer handicrafts. Some of the products are certified organic and some also bear the Fairtrade seal. All products have one thing in common: they are of high quality, are processed in the region and are also largely marketed here - from the region, for the region! By purchasing the products, you are supporting the network of partners and the sustainable development of the UNESCO Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve.
Events in Dömitz
28. March 2026, 13:00–13:00
Spring meeting on the Werderwiese in Dömitz
📍 Kleiner Werderpark in Dömitz
On Saturday, March 28, we would like to bring the "little Werderpark" out of hibernation from 2:00 pm.
12. April 2026, 13:00–14:00
KITTZ: The most beautiful Sunday
📍 KADE (Kulturort An Der Elbe)
Hand and fist make every day colorful. But special Sundays need to be celebrated in a very special way. All kinds of things happen and some things go really wrong. But real friends always help each other and understand each other even without words. A magical play with hands and music about friendship and the finer things in life.
26. April 2026, 09:00–15:00
11th BiosphereElbeMarket
📍 Festung Dömitz
Culinary delights and regional products await you in the courtyard of Dömitz Fortress,
Accommodation nearby
Vacation apartments, hotels and more in the region
Alter Hof am Elbdeich country idyll hotel
📍 Unbesandten
Hotel-restaurant-holiday apartments, a listed farm dating from 1823 directly on the Elbe dyke, with a cozy restaurant, terrace, wellness area, sauna, sunbathing lawn, lake in the immediate vicinity, bicycles, book corner and fireplace.
Dömitzer Hafen jetty
📍 Dömitz
There are 16 boat moorings available in Dömitz harbor.
Dreenkrögen bathing lake - Silbersee campsite
📍 Dreenkrögen
The idyllically situated gravel lake is the ideal place to cool off in summer. Top water quality, large and fine sandy sunbathing areas, a jetty, snack facilities, sanitary facilities and lifeguards ensure safety in the cool water. Campers, motorhome tourists and caravan vacationers are welcome.