Jerichow

Jerichow is a municipality in Jerichower Land that spreads across flat terrain beside the Elbe River, combining residential areas with farmland. The territory lies near the river and offers a network of local roads linking different communities.

The municipality was formed by uniting twelve separate communities in 2010, creating one of Germany's largest territories by land area. This merger brought together settlements with roots reaching back to the Middle Ages, particularly with the foundation of Jerichow Monastery in the 12th century.

The collegiate church dominates the townscape with its red brick walls and draws visitors interested in experiencing Romanesque architecture in northern Germany. Today, people use this space to view the building and spend quiet moments in a place of worship that has survived centuries.

The area is connected to neighboring municipalities through regional roads and is best explored by car, as distances between the different districts are considerable. Visitors can find key information online at stadt-jerichow.de and can use the collegiate church as a main point of interest when visiting.

The municipality carries a name with Slavic roots meaning riverside settlement, reflecting its geographic origins near the Elbe River. This naming reminds us of the region's mixed history where Slavic and German cultures encountered each other.

Location: Jerichower Land

Elevation above the sea: 34 m

Shares border with: Wusterwitz, Bensdorf, Rosenau

Website: https://stadt-jerichow.de

GPS coordinates: 52.49950,12.02803

Latest update: December 20, 2025 03:06