Drömling Biosphere Reserve is located on both sides of the former inner-German border of Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony, two German federal states. The region has evolved over the past 250 years into a cultural landscape combining the development of agriculture with the conservation of peat bogs. The biosphere reserve plans to contribute to the restoration of the ecological and socio-cultural identities of the entire region by pursuing eco-tourism, joint water and renewable energy management, and environmental education. The biosphere reserve includes 11 nature reserves, 5 landscape protection areas and 1 national nature monument (Green Belt). The region is characterized by unique water-bound ecosystems with a continuous gradient, beginning with intact wetlands systems and forests and ending with intensive human influence. Around 54% of the biosphere reserve's area is included in the European network of protected areas (Natura 2000) as a bird sanctuary.

Staggered mowing of the grasslands to support biodiversity in Drömling Biosphere Reserve, Germany © Biospharenresenreservatsverwaltung DromlingSachsen-Anhalt

A park ranger gives a thematic tour to visitors, Drömling Biosphere Reserve, Germany © Biospharenresenreservatsverwaltung DromlingSachsen-Anhalt

Drömling Biosphere Reserve, Germany © Biospharenresenreservatsverwaltung DromlingSachsen-Anhalt

Exporing the riverine ecosystem in Drömling Biosphere Reserve, Germany © Biospharenresenreservatsverwaltung DromlingSachsen-Anhalt