Future of the Elbe ferry: secured by 2031 for Jerichow and Stendal!

Future of the Elbe ferry: secured by 2031 for Jerichow and Stendal!

Jerichower Land, Deutschland - The future of the Elbe ferry Ferchland-Grieben looks promising. By the end of 2031, their operation has been secured, as can be seen from a new cooperation agreement that was recently signed. At this agreement, the Jerichower Land , the District Stendal , the cities Jerichow and Tangerhütte as well as the involved. It is particularly gratifying that the district of Jerichower Land has decided to double its annual contribution to 30,000 euros. The district of Stendal also increases its contribution to 30,000 euros, while the cities and municipalities increase their grants from 9,000 to 15,000 euros

Despite these good news, there are some ambiguities, especially with regard to the future participation of the city of Tangermünde . The city Genthin , on the other hand, has already signaled interest in a possible participation. The district administrators Steffen Burchardt (Jerichower Land) and Patrick Puhlmann (Stendal) are optimistic about the future perspective of this important traffic connection.

The importance of the ferry for the region

The ferry connects the unitary community of Tangerhütte with the municipality of Elbe-Parey across the Elbe, which makes it an important transport connection for the region. The ferry also plays an important role in the tourist linking of the regions on both sides of the Elbe. Information on possible changes in the timetable, such as high or low water, can be viewed on the website of the Nahverkehrsgesellschaft jerichower land mbh

The ferry has been operated by this company since August 2021 after the previous operation was discontinued by the municipality of Elbe-Parey for economic reasons. Another plus: The ferry connections on the entire course of the river enable cyclists to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Elberadweges while changing to the other side of the Elbe. The typical greed rope ferries that are operated using hydropower are particularly environmentally friendly because they do not need electricity or fuel.

prices and driving prices

For only between € 1.50 and € 3.50 per person, including a bicycle, the passengers can enjoy the crossing. These prices not only offer an inexpensive way to cross the Elbe, but also a unique perspective on the landscape, which offers many options for souvenir photos during the crossing.

The Elbe ferry is not just a practical connection; It is also part of what makes the region alive and attractive. With the latest developments, the Elbe ferry Ferchland-Grieben ensures that the beauty of the Elbe will continue to remain accessible to humans in the future. The company stands out as the valuable part of the regional infrastructure and offers numerous tourist opportunities.