--- title: "UNESCO-Biosphärenreservat Drömling" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/area/unesco-biosphaerenreservat-droemling" description: "The Drömling lies between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, on both sides of the former inner-German border. The construction of a network of ditches and canals in the water catchment areas of the Weser and Elbe rivers over the last 250 years has transformed the area into a cultural landscape. UNESCO recognized the Drömling as the 17th UNESCO biosphere reserve in Germany in 2023.The Drömling is a fascinating lowland landscape - in all seasons. The laws of the lowland landscape are particularly evident in winter and spring, when floods transform the meadows into reflective surfaces. This is the time for waterfowl and wading birds, thousands of which rest here. Once the water has receded, colorful carpets of flowers quickly cover the fens. Rare meadow birds have begun to breed. The white stork stalks around. Black storks and cranes have returned to the swampy forests. Red kites, black kites and white-tailed eagles nest in the treetops.The historical features of the region can still be felt today. For a long time, the character of the Drömling was shaped by the inner-German border that divided it. The UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve on both sides of the former border is therefore also a recognition of the cooperation that has been practised in the region for many years and a symbol of its continuation.Network of Drömlings partnersThe Drömlings partners stand for sustainable tourism development in the region. The partner businesses are awarded according to uniform national quality and environmental standards and combine a commitment to the environment and nature. At the heart of the biosphere reserve's partner initiative is a shared understanding of the need to strengthen the region. Another goal is close collaboration and cooperation between the stakeholders. In the interests of sustainable regional development, the partnerships increase acceptance of the biosphere reserve among the public and political decision-makers. Whether organic farming, sustainable trade or culinary delights - the program promotes exchange via the partner network.Please noteVisitors should always follow the signposted paths. They guarantee a peaceful nature experience that is compatible with animals and plants. But please note: Nature also has right of way on the paths. Some sections are not easily accessible for cyclists.Further information is available from the biosphere reserve administration:Drömling Biosphere Reserve AdministrationBahnhofstraße 3239646 Oebisfelde-WeferlingenTel. 039002 8500www.biosphaerenreservat-droemling.de" language: "en" type: "AdministrativeArea" image: "https://dam.destination.one/798686/c15e6e25c0a271224221f60666d415089cbb8bfd4635980e96716c11ac756577/der-dr-mling-in-der-s-dheide-gifhorn-bei-kaiserwinkel8000078-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Area" --- Share UNESCO-Biosphärenreservat Drömling ================================== - area - 452 km² Der Drömling in der Südheide Gifhorn bei Kaiserwinkel8000078.jpg UNESCO Drömling Biosphere Reserve - a visit to the land of 1,000 ditches and wet forests The Drömling lies between Lower Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, on both sides of the former inner-German border. The construction of a network of ditches and canals in the water catchment areas of the Weser and Elbe rivers over the last 250 years has transformed the area into a cultural landscape. UNESCO recognized the Drömling as the 17th UNESCO biosphere reserve in Germany in 2023. The Drömling is a fascinating lowland landscape - in all seasons. The laws of the lowland landscape are particularly evident in winter and spring, when floods transform the meadows into reflective surfaces. This is the time for waterfowl and wading birds, thousands of which rest here. Once the water has receded, colorful carpets of flowers quickly cover the fens. Rare meadow birds have begun to breed. The white stork stalks around. Black storks and cranes have returned to the swampy forests. Red kites, black kites and white-tailed eagles nest in the treetops. The historical features of the region can still be felt today. For a long time, the character of the Drömling was shaped by the inner-German border that divided it. The UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve on both sides of the former border is therefore also a recognition of the cooperation that has been practised in the region for many years and a symbol of its continuation. **Network of Drömlings partners** The Drömlings partners stand for sustainable tourism development in the region. The partner businesses are awarded according to uniform national quality and environmental standards and combine a commitment to the environment and nature. At the heart of the biosphere reserve's partner initiative is a shared understanding of the need to strengthen the region. Another goal is close collaboration and cooperation between the stakeholders. In the interests of sustainable regional development, the partnerships increase acceptance of the biosphere reserve among the public and political decision-makers. Whether organic farming, sustainable trade or culinary delights - the program promotes exchange via the partner network.**Please note** Visitors should always follow the signposted paths. They guarantee a peaceful nature experience that is compatible with animals and plants. But please note: Nature also has right of way on the paths. Some sections are not easily accessible for cyclists. Further information is available from the biosphere reserve administration: Drömling Biosphere Reserve Administration Bahnhofstraße 32 39646 Oebisfelde-Weferlingen Tel. 039002 8500 www.biosphaerenreservat-droemling.de Read more Hinweistafel und Aussichtsturm im Drömling Wiese im Drömling Aussichtsturm in Drömling bei Kaiserwinkel Eine Wiese im Drömling in der Südheide Gifhorn Hinweistafel und Aussichtsturm im Drömling bei Kaiserwinkel Contact 38470 Parsau