Discover Mackenrode: St. Martin’s Church and local history

The church and town emblem in Mackenrode

St. Martin’s Church in Mackenrode was built in 1787 and is the central symbol on Mackenrode’s coat of arms. The year indicates when it was built; the coat of arms highlights the church as a symbol of the town. The wider travel destination of Uder has a different historical connection: today’s Church of St. James stands almost on the site of an original church that was already there around 1100. This distinguishes a dated building history from the older history of a church site.

Landscape and leisure in the wider travel destination of Uder

Uder lies on the Leine River and is surrounded by hills. In the wider travel region, the German Fairy Tale Route passes through the so-called Eichsfeld Switzerland. Uder has extensive green spaces for play and sports; the municipal swimming pool is also located in the settlement. The Leinepark, located right in Uder, has a cyclist rest stop where cyclists can take a break. Uder therefore offers distinct travel attractions: landscape, outdoor leisure and a rest stop for cyclists. If you would also like to include play and sports facilities in a family trip, the green spaces can be a particular focus of interest.

Cultural history and sights in Uder

St. James’s Church in Uder houses historic furnishings such as winged and high altars, a baptismal font and carved pew ends. Another sight is a carved equestrian statue of St. George, about 40 centimetres high; its origins are uncertain. The school museum in Uder displays an old classroom, historical furnishings and exhibits about the school history of Eichsfeld. This offers a different cultural focus from the churches: the emphasis is on school history. The museum is located in Uder Secondary School, Schulstraße 4, 37318 Uder. The Marian Grotto is also a sight in Uder.

Another historical date: in 1961, Uder was recognised as a holiday resort because of its favourable location and idyllic townscape. This date sits alongside the early history of the church, but does not refer to the year of construction of today’s Church of St. James.

Which local attractions suit your trip?

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to decide what you want to focus on: are you mainly interested in Mackenrode’s local history and St. Martin’s Church, or are the landscape, leisure and cultural themes of the wider travel destination of Uder more appealing? Focus your search on the place whose attractions best match your planned holiday. This way, choosing accommodation also means deciding which experiences will be at the heart of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Gernrode, Am Ohmberg, Hohengandern, Martinfeld, Kirchworbis, Dingelstädt, Niederorschel, Bodenrode-Westhausen.

View the wider travel guide: Eichsfeld.