--- title: "Grenzturm Darchau" url: "https://web.destination.one/en/poi/grenzturm-darchau" description: "After the Second World War, the municipality of Amt Neuhaus was assigned to the Soviet occupation zone and later became part of the GDR. This region was characterised by a particularly long section of the inner-German border, with a large part of the area being a restricted zone. Today, an exhibition in and around the former BT-9 observation tower provides information about the nature along the former border, tells stories of people who lived through this time and shows how the landscape has changed. The former border area is now known as the Green Belt, which is famous for its unique habitats and diversity of species. The border towers are located in Part C of the Lower Saxony Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve, which is particularly worthy of protection. There is an interactive station for children at the Darchau border tower where they can learn more about the local animal species. From the tower's pulpit, there is a wide view over the biosphere reserve and the surrounding landscape, giving visitors the opportunity to understand the development of this special region." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2788905/0213ed382c540e739ab809734c747ca812bc0d9828fe204ce61cd1cd35fc44d4/darchau-border-tower.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Grenzturm Darchau ================= - Memorial *Play video* The exhibition in the border tower in Darchau provides information on border nature. After the Second World War, the municipality of Amt Neuhaus was assigned to the Soviet occupation zone and later became part of the GDR. This region was characterised by a particularly long section of the inner-German border, with a large part of the area being a restricted zone. Today, an exhibition in and around the former BT-9 observation tower provides information about the nature along the former border, tells stories of people who lived through this time and shows how the landscape has changed. The former border area is now known as the Green Belt, which is famous for its unique habitats and diversity of species. The border towers are located in Part C of the Lower Saxony Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve, which is particularly worthy of protection. There is an interactive station for children at the Darchau border tower where they can learn more about the local animal species. From the tower's pulpit, there is a wide view over the biosphere reserve and the surrounding landscape, giving visitors the opportunity to understand the development of this special region. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Tour of the exhibition in and around the renovated former border tower in Darchau with a guided tour. The event is free of charge and starts at 2.30 pm at the border tower in Darchau on the 3rd Sunday of each month between April and October. Between April and October, on the 3rd Sunday of every month, the border tower is regularly opened and accompanied by a guided tour about the history of the border, the Green Belt and the biosphere reserve with its unique natural and biodiversity. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the tower! Registration is not necessary. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for individual guests Directions & Parking facilities Around 700 metres on foot from the Darchau ferry terminal Read more Contact person Touristinfo Amt Neuhaus**Company** Elbstraße 11 19273 Amt Neuhaus Author Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbHSchloßstraße 10 21354 Bleckede Organization Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH License (master data) Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH Our recommendations ------------------- View on map CC-BYBiosphaerium Elbtalaue GmbH, Imke Grotelüschen | - Memorial CC0MarTiem Fotografie / Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH, Markus Tiemann | - Memorial CC0MarTiem Fotografie / Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH, Markus Tiemann | - Memorial Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interestCC0MarTiem Fotografie / Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH, Markus Tiemann | - Memorial CC-BYBiosphaerium Elbtalaue GmbH, Imke Grotelüschen | - Memorial CC0MarTiem Fotografie/ Flusslandschaft Elbe GmbH, Markus Tiemann | - Memorial Contact **Grenzturm Darchau** Elbstraße 19273 Amt Neuhaus - Darchau