Sahlenburg

Sahlenburg is a small municipality located in the district of Wittenburg in the federal state of Brandenburg, Germany. The community lies roughly 20 kilometres west of the regional centre of Prenzlau and is surrounded by mixed forest and agricultural land. The total area of Sahlenburg covers about five square kilometres, and it sits at an average elevation of 35 metres above sea level.

The first documentary mention of Sahlenburg dates to 1258, when the settlement was noted as a small farming village in the chronicles of the Bishopric of Pomerania. During the Middle Ages the name was associated with a castle that served as a local fortification. In the early modern period Sahlenburg became part of the Duchy of Prussia, and later the Kingdom of Prussia, reflecting the broader territorial changes in the region. The village's name has remained largely unchanged, preserving its historical identity.

After the establishment of the German Democratic Republic in 1949, Sahlenburg fell within East German borders. The area experienced agricultural collectivisation in the 1950s, and a state farm operated on the surrounding lands until the democratic transition in 1990. Following German reunification, local governance was reconstituted under Brandenburg state law.

Today, Sahlenburg functions as a residential community with a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and commuting to nearby towns for employment. Local institutions include a primary school, a volunteer fire department, and a historic church that dates back to the 18th century, serving as an important cultural landmark for the inhabitants.