Discover Stendal's Giant Trojan Horse: An Adventure for Kids!

Discover Stendal's Giant Trojan Horse: An Adventure for Kids!

The summer holidays are in full swing and anyone looking for exciting excursion destinations will find them in Saxony-Anhalt. A particularly notable destination is the wooden sculpture of the Trojan Horse in Stendal, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the Winckelmann Museum. The horse is not only a replica of the famous legend in which Greek warriors achieve their goal with an ingenious ruse, but also offers the opportunity for little explorers to climb through the interior and admire the town of Stendal from above. As MDR reports, this 15 meter high and 13 meter long work of art is the largest walk-on Trojan horse in the world.

Stendal itself is the largest city in the Altmark in Saxony-Anhalt and has a lot to offer. Surrounded by ramparts and the green Uchte River, those interested can admire historical buildings of the North German brick Gothic style, which date back to the 15th century. The most important sights include the Cathedral of St. Nicholas with its colorful stained glass windows, the town hall with its unique carved wall and the impressive St. Mary's Church, which is an impressive 82 meters high. The Altmärkisches Museum, which is located in the former St. Catherine's Monastery, also offers deeper insights into Stendal's history.

Diversity for young and old

It's not just the Trojan horse that attracts visitors, the Stendal Zoo with around 460 animals of 75 species and the city lake, which invites you to relax and enjoy leisure activities, are also popular attractions. Stendal is a real experience, especially for families, and there is a lot to discover, especially during the summer holidays. In addition to the horse and the historical buildings, the zoo makes children's eyes light up.

The simulation game “Yours, mine, ours Halle an Salle!” is also suitable for younger visitors. on the Peißnitz Island in Halle, which will take place until July 19th. Here, children and young people aged 7 to 14 can design their own city - an ideal project for being creative and learning something about politics and administration at the same time. With different jobs, your own projects and exciting action days, nothing stands in the way of an exciting summer.

Cultural experiences and arrival

If you want to make your way to Stendal, you can do so easily with the RE4 from Berlin main station; the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. A one-way ticket costs €28.10, the return ticket costs €56.20. For leisure travelers there is also the popular cross-country ticket for €44. Anyone who is also interested in city tours can take part until December 22nd, Monday to Friday at 11 a.m., for just €4.50 per person. In summary, Stendal offers not only cultural but also relaxing fun for the whole family.

As the Museum Digital shows, the city of Stendal comes to life not only through its historical buildings, but also through modern art and events. A visit to the Trojan Horse and the surrounding attractions is a real must for anyone looking for new experiences during the summer holidays.