INTERREG VI A
Via Marchionis - the path of the historical traditions of Brandenburg and the Lubusz region.
Partner:
- Gmina / municipality of Santok in Poland
- Municipality of Rüdersdorf near Berlin
- Museum and Culture GmbH Rüdersdorf
- Seenland Oder-Spree e. V.
Total funding (ERDF): € 1,642,733.47
of which municipality of Rüdersdorf near Berlin: € 825,830.48 (own contribution: € 206,457.62)
Period: 16.10.2024 - 15.04.2027
Objective: The main objective of the project is to develop sustainable tourism in the state of Brandenburg and in Lubuskie by marketing the offers created along the "Via Marchionis" margrave trail between Rüdersdorf near Berlin and Santok. As part of the project, a joint, harmonised marketing concept is to be developed, the tourism infrastructure is to be repaired and expanded and a network of
tourism associations and businesses from the tourism industry is to be created.
Construction measures in the municipality of Rüdersdorf near Berlin: conversion of anglers' home and redesign of outdoor facilities to create a German-Polish environmental education pavilion
The area formerly used by an angling club in the Hennickendorf district is being made accessible to the general public and at the same time upgraded for tourism. The existing anglers' lodge building on the site will be renovated, barrier-free access will be created and sanitary facilities will be added so that it can be used for events and as a meeting place in future. The existing outdoor sanitary facilities will be converted and extended for public use. Furthermore, the outdoor facilities will be prepared for muscle-powered watercraft (e.g. canoes, kayaks, SUPs) and as a relaxation, barbecue and bivouac area. It is also planned that kayaks or SUP boards, for example, can be hired from a self-service machine.
The newly developed area will be the starting and finishing point of the nature trail on the water between the Rüdersdorf Museum Park and Lake Stienitzsee - making it an anchor point along the Via Marchionis.
Impressions of the project:
INTERREG V A - completed
Partner:
- Municipality of Rüdersdorf near Berlin
- Gmina / municipality of Santok in Poland
funding (ERDF):
1,731,511.5 euros
Project page of the funding organisation
As part of the funding programme, two sports boat moorings were built in the municipalities of Rüdersdorf near Berlin and Santok in Poland. Furthermore, a joint cross-border water tourism route between the two municipalities was designed and upgraded in terms of infrastructure.
The project "Rivers connect us - Stage II. Expansion of cross-border water tourism infrastructure in the EPEV area" of the municipalities of Rüdersdorf near Berlin and Santok was funded as part of the BB-PL INTEREEG V A 2014-2020 cooperation programme within priority axis I Joint preservation and use of natural and cultural heritage.
The grant agreement for the German-Polish project in Santok was signed on 8 August 2018. In addition, the two mayors at the time, André Schaller (Rüdersdorf) and Józef Ludniewski (Santok), signed a joint declaration of partnership for the implementation of the German-Polish INTERREG project. The two mayors thanked all employees involved in the project for their commitment, in particular the former mayor of Santok Stanislaw Chudzik.
The project not only strengthened German-Polish cooperation, but also laid the foundations for further mutual understanding. By supporting the project, the two municipalities will further intensify German-Polish cooperation, promote cohesion within the EU and provide important impetus for further joint projects.
After the project was completed, both project partners decided to form a town twinning partnership, which is still actively being brought to life today through school exchanges, photo group exchanges and applications for further funding.
The INTERREG V a project was completed with the ceremonial opening of the harbour facilities in September 2020. To mark the opening, a canoe trip was organised along the 238 km route from Santok to Rüdersdorf.
Impressions of the opening of the moorings: