The Barleben district is in central Saxony-Anhalt, and is embedded in the culture of the lower Börde area. The municipality consists of three districts that joined together to form one community in 2004. The Ebendorf area, possibly founded in the 6th century, is characterised by many residential areas. The Haufendorf lies on the idyllic course of the Kleine Sülze. The view of Meitzendorf, the city's rural district on the Mittelland Canal, is defined by the many farmsteads and the 800 year-old protestant Kirche St. Petri (Church of St. Peter). The social and cultural centre of the community is the Barleben district. Beside the redeveloped centre, also well worth a visit in this village are the attractive residential areas, playgrounds and shops of all kinds.
On your city trip to Barleben, take a day trip north to thescenic area of the Colbitz-Letzlinger Heide (Colbitz-Letzlinger Heath). Various walking routes invite you to a stroll through the largest uninhabited area in Germany, in which flora and fauna have been able to flourish undisturbed. Whileon your short trip to Barleben, set yourself on the trail of rare animals and plants. Watch many different birds of prey and bats in the open wilderness. In the past few years, even wolf tracks have been found.
On your city trip to Barleben during the summer months theJesleber See (Jesleber Lake)andBarleber Seen (Barleber Lakes)invite you to spring into their cool waters. These local recreation areas to the north of the community are embedded in the beautiful nature of the Magdeburger Börde area with their poplar groves. The lakes' good water quality means that swimmers old and young can go for a carefree swim during their mini-break to Barleben. The waters can also be used for surfing, sailing and fishing. Or you can simply enjoy some peace and quiet on a walk through the lake scenery.
During your travels to Barleben , visit theSankt-Peter-und-Paul-Kirche (Church of St. Peter and St. Paul)in the historic town centre. The baroque church gained its current appearance between 1681 and 1699 after intermittent destruction. It is one of Barleben's 13 cultural monuments.
The sporting and cultural hub of the town is theMittellandhalle, opened in 2004. It was integrated into a listed farmyard and, alongside various spaces for sports use, contains a community hall for concerts and cabaret.
Don't miss out,during your city trip to Barleben, a day trip to Saxony-Anhalt's capital. It's only 10 kilometres to the centre of the Ottonian city of Magdeburg, with the Dom St. Mauritus und St. Katharina (Cathedral of St. Mauritius and St. Catherine), the Grüne Zitadelle (Green Citadel) of the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and the museum of art.
