Established as a city nearly a thousand years ago, Stade is a magical settlement on the German Timber-Frame Road - a tourist route that originates from the River Elbe in the north to Lake Constance in the south. Along this road are numerous cities and towns each with examples of the vernacular timber-framed houses traditional to the German states. Stade is located close to the banks of the Elbe river and the North Sea, making it a great starting point for your beach outings. It is just an hour north-west of Hamburg. The streets of Stade are romantic with beautiful clustered houses, cobbled pavements, and splendid countryside views.