youthHansa weekend in Salzwedel

Calender Icon 14. September 2026

From 10 to 13 September, young people from several Hanseatic towns gathered in Salzwedel for a youthHansa weekend. The charming little Hanseatic town in the Altmark region provided the perfect setting for an exciting gathering with a varied programme.

yH-Wochenende in Salzwedel (c) youthHansa

The young people were warmly welcomed by Salzwedel’s mayor, Olaf Meining, and were given a guided tour of the town hall.

The following day, the group visited a local company that manufactures bathrooms, followed by a visit to the famous Baumkuchen factory. The young people were able to watch how this traditional cake is made and, of course, try some for themselves. There were also creative workshops and a visit to the THW (technical relief organisation).

The weekend was rounded off with explorations of the beautiful town centre, including walks, ice cream and good coffee, as well as a visit to the Märchenpark.

Many thanks to Salzwedel for their hospitality.