Discover Stendal's giant Trojan horse: an adventure for children!

Discover Stendal's giant Trojan horse: an adventure for children!

If you are looking for an exciting excursion destination, the city of Stendal in Saxony-Anhalt offers a very special experience: the largest walk-on Trojan horse in the world. This impressive wooden sculpture, which is an impressive 15 meters high, 13 meters long and 5 meters wide, is located not far from the Winckelmann Museum, which is dedicated to the archaeologist Johann Joachim Winckelmann. Here, children in particular can climb through the inside of the horse and get a fantastic view of the city of Stendal. Loud MDR This is a highlight for families that offers several perspectives on the history and legends of antiquity.

Stendal is known not only for its wooden sculpture, but also for its green meadows and charming historical buildings. The city can look back on an impressive history: In the 15th century, Stendal experienced a heyday as a Hanseatic city and still preserves numerous North German brick Gothic buildings to this day. Be amazed by the old town buildings, such as the St. Nicholas Cathedral or the town hall on the market. These venerable walls tell stories from the past and magically attract history buffs. In addition, the Altmärkisches Museum in the former St. Catherine's Monastery provides information about the history of the city, which enriches the visit considerably.

An exciting program for the whole family

But the walkable horse is not the only thing Stendal has to offer. There are fresh air activities for the whole family around the sculpture and the Winckelmann Museum. On the Peißnitz Island in Halle, for example, the simulation game “Yours, mine, ours Halle an Salle!” will take place from June 13th to July 19th, 2025. instead of. Children and young people can design their own city here, gain experience in various professions and experience the processes of politics and administration up close. Offers like this promote the creativity of younger people and help them learn to take responsibility in a playful way.

In addition to the gaming opportunities, guests in Stendal also have the opportunity to visit the local zoo, which is home to 460 animals of 75 species, including some endangered species. Here families and their children can experience animals up close and enjoy nature.

• Besuch des größten trojanischen Pferdes: Begehbar für etwa 30 Personen, im Inneren bietet sich ein Blick über die Stadt.
• Höhe des Pferdes: 15 Meter hoch, 13 Meter lang, 5 Meter breit und wiegt ca. 45 Tonnen.
• Erlebnis im Winckelmann-Museum: Neben dem Pferd gibt es Labyrinth, Archäologencamp und einen Skulpturengarten zu entdecken.
• Informationen zu den Ticketpreisen: Einfache Fahrt mit der Bahn in die Stadt kostet 28,10 €; das Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket gibt es für 44 €.

Another plus point for a visit to Stendal is its easy accessibility. The main train station is less than ten minutes' walk from the old town, and many of the historic buildings are within easy walking distance. There is also the opportunity to delve even deeper into local history with city tours that take place every weekday at 11 a.m. until December 22nd.

Stendal is a place that has a lot to offer and should definitely be taken into account when planning your next trip. The combination of history, nature and exciting activities makes a trip to the Altmark extremely attractive. Interested readers can find further information on the website DB Regional and Saxony-Anhalt.