In addition, the Wendland is known for the small village of Gorleben (part of the Samtgemeinde Gartow), where the establishment of a final disposal place for radioactive waste is planned.
Lisaks on Wendland tuntud väikese Gorlebeni küla poolest (Samtgemeinde Gartow' osa), kuhu on kavandatud rajada radioaktiivsete jäätmete lõplik hoiupaik.