Top Attractions

The imposing Bardowick Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul is a Gothic three-aisled hall church and impresses visitors with its two tall towers. The ruins of Bardowick Castle stand as a testament to the town’s history, while the local history museum “Gildehaus” vividly presents the most important periods of Bardowick’s past.

Culture & Events

A special highlight is the annual Bardowick Harvest Festival in September, featuring a large parade with lavishly decorated floats adorned with vegetables, flowers, and ears of grain, as well as the crowning of the Root Queen (Wurzelkönigin).

Culinary Delights

Bardowick is also affectionately known as the “vegetable garden of Hamburg.” The fertile soil and favorable climate provide ideal conditions for growing a wide variety of vegetables. Northern German cuisine is especially popular, featuring hearty dishes such as kale with sausage, fresh fish from the North Sea and the River Elbe, and potato dishes in many different variations.