The Cultural Heart of Germany: Three states. Thousands of Attractions.

A wealth of culture, historical places of international significance, impressive architecture and diverse landscapes are all to be found in Central Germany, the cradle of German history and culture.

Region "Luther - Bauhaus - Gartenreich"

We would like to invite you to the region of the UNESCO world heritage sites concerning Luther, the Bauhaus and the Garden Kingdom. The scenic beauty is remarkable and at the same time is living with and from its history that has, at times been of world wide significance stretching through generations.

Package Deals for the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall

Saxony-Anhalt offers a wide range of opportunities for experiencing the eventful history of the German people and their reunification in 1990. Click here to find a selection of package deals.

Museums and Exhibitions for the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall

Numerous museums and exhibitions are dedicated to remembering and coming to terms with the time before German reunification and not just for 2009. Click here for a selection.

Memorials Related to the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall

A wide variety of memorials are dedicated to the remembrance of the GDR dictatorship period and the effect its socialism had on all aspects of life. Click here for a selection.

Journey through the German Middle Ages

German towns and regions "breathe history". A new Cultural Tourist Guide gives you a introduction to the very special places of the Middle Ages in 10 german cities. Read all about the most remarkable Exhibitions, Regions and Tourist Offers.

Handel Festival in the composers city of birth, Halle

The Handel Festival is one of the undisputed cultural highlights in Saxony-Anhalt.

Stars for sites especially worth seeing

The Romanesque Road is one of the most popular German tourist routes. In order to make planning your trip easier, experts have rated the individual stations on the Romanesque Road based on how significant they are for art history and tourism. The recommendations range from “worth a special trip” to “noteworthy”.

Treasure Hunting in Halberstadt, Merseburg and Quedlinburg

The cathedrals in Naumburg, Halberstadt and Merseburg and the collegiate church in Quedlinburg harbour fabulous treasures and two of the three most important church treasuries in Germany. Great package deals and offers, supplemented with numerous events like exhibitions and concerts are available for "Highlights along the Romanesque Road".

Cathedral St. Johannes und St. Laurentius Merseburg; Castle and Chapter House

Especially famous treasure: The famous Merseburg Incantations from the 10th century are one of the oldest written examples of the German language.

Cathedral St. Peter und Paul zu Naumburg

Cranach’s Maria Magdalena rivals the Uta von Naumburg (actually Uta von Ballenstedt) so highly praised by Umberto Ecco.

Cathedral St. Stephanus und St. Sixtus zu Halberstadt

The Halberstadt Cathedral Treasury harbours the largest collection of medieval art that remains to German churches.

Collegiate Church of St.Servatius in Quedlinburg

Here German kingship began. Henry I, elected king of the East Frankish kingdom in 919 AD, turned Quedlinburg into its most important palatinate.

Jerichow

Prämonstratenserstift "St. Marien Nikolai" Town Church Jerichow

Leitzkau

St.-Petri-Kirche

Hadmersleben

Benedictine Convent "St. Peter und Paul"

Kloster Gröningen

Monastery Church "St. Vitus"

Hamersleben

Collegiate Church "St. Pankratius"

Halle

Giebichenstein Castle

Dedeleben

Moated Castle "Westerburg"

Huysburg

Benedictine Priory "St. Marien"

Halberstadt

Cathedral and Cathedral Treasures of Halberstadt

Ilsenburg

Benedictine Monastery "St. Peter und Paul"

Drübeck

Benedictine Convent "St. Vitus"

Gernrode

Collegiate Church "St. Cyriakus"

Frose

Collegiate Church "St. Cyriakus"

Ermsleben

Konradsburg/Monastery Church "St. Sixtus"

Eckartsberga

Eckartsburg Castle

Freyburg

Neuenburg Castle

Hecklingen

Benedictine Convent Church
"St. Georg und Pancratius"

The Luther Path

The Luther pilgrimage route is a circular hiking trail leading through Saxony-Anhalt. It connects the most important Luther sites and settings of the Reformation. The trail begins and ends in Wittenberg.

Active in Anhalt-Wittenberg

The Prince Franz Garden Realm Tour leads you through the garden realm of Dessau-Wörlitz. The wetland meadow paths of the “Middle Elbe” biosphere reserve invite exploration. Bauhaus Dessau and Luther’s city Wittenberg are quite nearby.

Active in the Saale-Unstrut Region and Halle

The Saale Wine Hiking Trail wanders past romantic vineyards for more than 25 kilometers. There are plenty of opportunities to linger along the way and sample the exquisite local wines directly from the estates.

Active in the Harz

In the Harz mountains you can go fishing, hiking, swimming, skiing, surfing, inline skating, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, climbing or horseback riding, take part in archery, ice stick shooting (similar to curling), tennis or golf, paraglide, sail and snowboard.

Active in the Magdeburg-Elbe-Börde-Heide Region

Europe’s largest contiguous linden forest is located in the Colbitz-Letzlinger Heath.

Active at Lakeside and Riverside – the “Blue Ribbon”

The rivers and lakes of the “Blue Ribbon”, invite you to explore Saxony-Anhalt by water.

Active in the Altmark

Cycling routes, horseback riding, water exploration. The Altmark is the ideal setting for travel dreams requiring the great outdoors.

The Heart of German History

Saxony-Anhalt invites you to retrace the footsteps of eminent personages and experience history in authentic settings.

Music Land of Great Masters

Bach, Handel, Schütz, Telemann...Visitors to Saxony-Anhalt encounter the greatest names in central German Baroque music and their immortal works.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Saxony-Anhalt is represented on the list of World Heritage Sites four times. No other place in Germany has more of these cultural assets worthy of protection.

Luther’s Land

The Reformation began in Saxony-Anhalt. Martin Luther was born in Eisleben; he grew up in Mansfeld. By posting his 95 Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, he changed the world.

Museum of Prehistory in Halle

After extensive renovation, Germany’s oldest facility constructed for housing prehistoric archaeology reopened in May 2008 with new extensions for the permanent Neolithic and Bronze Age exhibitions. Finally on display once again: the Sky Disc of Nebra.

The megalithic tomb of the dolmen goddes of Langeneichstädt

The fourth station of “Sky Paths” is the monolithic tomb of the dolmen goddess of Langeneichstädt.

The Sky Disc of Nebra: Turning point in world-view

The Sky Disc of Nebra ranks with Ötzi or Tutankamen’s tomb as one of the most important archaeological discoveries of our time. The 3,600-year-old disc is the oldest concrete representation of the cosmos to date worldwide.

“Woodhenge” – the first calculations of time

In 1991 in the district of Weißenfels, aerial archaeologists discovered the outlines of a 7,000-year-old solar observatory. The massive circular ditch compound precedes Stonehenge by 2,000 years and is the oldest known solar observatory in Europe.

The Cultural Heart of Germany: Three states. Thousands of Attractions.

A wealth of culture, historical places of international significance, impressive architecture and diverse landscapes are all to be found in Central Germany, the cradle of German history and culture.

Multimedia Information and Visitors’ Centre “Nebra Ark”

The multimedia archaeological information and visitors’ centre “Nebra Ark” which opened in Wangen in summer 2007 is part of the tourist route “Sky Paths” in Saxony-Anhalt.

Magdeburg

Magdeburg Cathedral Cathedral Church "St. Mauritius and Katharina", Monastery "Unser Lieben Frauen"

Wiepke

Village church

Engersen

Village church

Havelberg

Cathedral "St. Marien"

Middle High German Baroque Music

Bach, Händel, Schütz, Telemann: when traveling through Saxony-Anhalt you are bound to come across the great names and works of these Middle High German baroque musicians.

Come and visit the original sites of medieval life right in the heart of Germany

The “Romanesque Road” is one of the most popular touristic routes in Germany. It is in the shape of a figure Eight and runs through all of Saxony-Anhalt.

Saxony-Anhalt in the 18th Century

In the 18th century Saxony-Anhalt provided stimulus for culture in Germany and intellectual life across Europe.

Stendal

The current collegiate church known as Dom St. Nikolaus (St. Nikolaus Cathedral) since the end of the Middle Ages, was built between 1423 and 1463.

Halle (Saale)

The towerless cathedral of Halle is a curiosity. It was originally a church within a Dominican monastery, founded in 1271. The church’s excellent acoustics make it a popular setting for concerts and theatre performances.

Romanesque Road - The Northern Route

Burg Falkenstein - Pansfelde

Falkenstein Castle

Blankenburg

Cistercian Monastery "Michaelstein"

Bernburg - Waldau

Church "St. Stephani"

Ballenstedt

"St. Pankratius und Abandus"

Bad Kösen

Romanesque House

Allstedt

Castle

Wust

Village church

Walbeck

Ruins of the Collediate Church "St. Marien"

Schönhausen

Village Church "St. Marien und Willibrord"

Sandau

Parish church "St. Nikolai und Laurentius"

Salzwedel

Parish Church "St. Lorenz"

Rohrberg

stone church

Redekin

Village church

Pretzien

Church "St. Thomas"

Melkow

Village Church

Loburg

Ruins of the church "Unser Lieben Frauen"

Hundisburg

Nordhusen Ruins

Hillersleben

Benedictine Monastery "St. Laurentius"

Groß Ammensleben

Catholic Parish Church "St. Peter und Paul"

Genthin - Altenplathow

Tombstone of "Herr von Plotow"

Diesdorf

Church of the Augustinian Nuns of "St.Maria und Crucis"

Burg

Lower church "St. Nicolai" and Upper church "Unser Lieben Frauen"

Bebertal

Cemetery chapel Bebertal

Arendsee

Benedictine "Nunnery St. Marien"

Romanesque Road - The Southern Route

Come and visit the original sites of medieval life right in the heart of Germany

The “Romanesque Road” is one of the most popular touristic routes in Germany. It is in the shape of a figure Eight and runs through all of Saxony-Anhalt.

Lutherstadt Wittenberg - The cradle of the Reformation

As Martin Luther pinned at the front door of the Wittenberg Church, on the 31st of October 1517, his 95 propositions and critics against the flourishing indulgence trade, it was a strike against the Middle-Age world order.

Mansfeld - Lutherstadt - Childhood in Mansfeld

Luther grew up in this area where his father was a well-known and established steelworker Master.

Mansfeld - Lutherstadt - Childhood in Mansfeld

Luther grew up in this area where his father was a well-known and established
steelworker Master.

Lutherstadt Eisleben - Place of birth and death

Martin Luther was born in 1483 in Eisleben. He died there during a visit in 1546.

Leisure Centers for Kids (KieZe)

Three multifunctional holiday and leisure centers in Altmark, Harz and Dübener Heide – give them a try!

Sky Paths: Saxony-Anhalt Star Born

How did men live in the Bronze Age? What did they know about the sun, the moon and the stars? A new tourist route in Saxony-Anhalt provides the answers to these and other questions. Archeological findings en route, like the famous “Nebra Sky Disc”, offer insight into early history.

Must-sees along the Blue Ribbon

Walking along the Blue Ribbon in Saxony-Anhalt, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to sightseeing.

Fishing in the Harz

The Harz region is an attractive tourist destination any time of the year.

Horse-riding along the Blue Ribbon

Riders and their horses are offered the opportunity to cross the river on specially designed ferries, one of which operates in Arneburg (Altmark).

Hospitality along the Blue Ribbon

Saxony-Anhalt is not only rich in scenic rivers and lakes, but also in cozy water-front restaurants and pubs.

Must-Sees along the Blue Ribbon

Walking along the Blue Ribbon in Saxony-Anhalt, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to sightseeing.

River Cruises

River cruises – see Germany from a different perspective!

River Cruises

River cruises – see Germany from a different perspective!

Cycling along the Blue Ribbon

The beautiful riverside scenery along the Rivers Elbe, Saale, Unstrut and Mulde lends itself to nature exploration by bicycle.

Magdeburg Aqueduct

Opened in October 2003, the new aqueduct in Magdeburg makes Saxony-Anhalt a hub for cruise passengers.

Medieval Music Festival in Freyburg: montalbâne

Every June the medieval “montalbâne” music festival in Freyburg/Unstrut takes the visitor on a journey back to the times of minnesang.

Kurt Weill Festival in Dessau

Every year from end of February to beginning of March, Dessau commemorates the composer Kurt Weill with a music festival.

Fasch Festival Days

Music lovers shouldn’t miss out on the annual Fasch Festival Days in Zerbst.

Bach Festival Days in Köthen

The Bach Festival Days in Köthen/Anhalt honor the life and works of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Middle German Heinrich Schütz Days

The baroque Neu-Augustusburg castle in Weissenfels is one of the venues of the annual Middle German Heinrich Schütz Days.

Magdeburg Telemann Festival

Every two years music lovers from all over the world flock to Magdeburg to attend the Telemann Festival.

Coal - Steam - Light

Following the tracks of Industrial Culture. After industry: Nature & Culture.
From Opencast Mines to Lakes Seen and Excavators as Sources of Music.

Wellness & Beauty in Saxony-Anhalt

Health stays in Saxony-Anhalt are best combined with relaxation in landscapes of great natural charm as well as journeys of discovery to interesting sights. The choice is yours!

Venues of Reformation in Saxony-Anhalt

If you wish to follow Luther’s tracks to Saxony-Anhalt, you should stop by in Magdeburg, Halle, Zeitz, Zerbst, Dessau, Stolberg and Allstedt.

Venues of Reformation in Saxony-Anhalt

If you wish to follow Luther’s tracks to Saxony-Anhalt, you should stop by in Magdeburg, Halle, Zeitz, Zerbst, Dessau, Stolberg and Allstedt.

Places of Reformation in Saxony-Anhalt

If you are following Luther’s tracks in Saxony-Anhalt you will have to visit Magdeburg, Halle, Zeitz, Zerbst, Dessau, Stolberg and Allstedt

Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz (UNESCO World Heritage)

A symbiosis of man and nature, a union of the beautiful with the useful – this has always been a yearning of humans. These longings were given shape with the Garden Kingdom.

Halberstadt

Fabulous architecture and treasures: Halberstadt is known as the ”Gateway to the Harz”. The cathedral houses a priceless treasure.

Havelberg Dom St. Marien

(Cathedral of St. Marian)
Gothic-altered pillar basilica

Magdeburg

The northern and southern routes of the “Romanesque Road” meet in Magdeburg. Here Dom St. Mauritius (St. Maurice’s Cathedral), the Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen (Cloister of Our Dear Lady), the St. Petri-Kirche (Church of St. Petri), and the Probsteikirche St. Sebastian (Church of St. Sebastian) all invite you to travel back in time to the Middle Ages.

Zeitz

Dom St. Peter und Paul (Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul)
-with a 13th-century baptismal font

Horseback Riding

The scenic Altmark is crisscrossed with hundreds of beautiful and diverse horseriding trails.

Euopean Cycling Trail - By Push-Bike Through Europe

If you explore Europe by bike, there’s no getting around Saxony-Anhalt: the European Cycling Trail winds its way through the Harz mountains.

Georg Friedrich Händel

Händel City - a City of Music

Johann Sebastian Bach

At the Köthen Court ...

Heinrich Schütz

Childhood and Old Age in Weißenfels

Georg Philip Telemann

Where Telemann was born.

Kurt Weill

A must for all Weill fans

MDR Music Summer

The annual MDR Music Summer offers wonderful musical encounters at unusual and splendid venues across Saxony-Anhalt.

MDR Music Summer

Concerts along the "Romanesque Road"

Garden Dreams in Altmark, Börde and Heideland

The wide blue sky between Salzwedel and Stendal, the fertile soils around Magdeburg, and the sheer endless lime forest of the Letzlinger Heide from the perfect backdrop for fascinating city greens, enchanted castle gardens, and baroque gems.

Garden Dreams in Halle (Saale)

4 parks and gardens await the visitor to Saxony-Anhalt’s largest city. For Halle’s 1200th anniversary in 2006, the Garden Paradises did rise from their ashes.

Garden Dreams in Magdeburg

Since the 25th National German Garden Show in Magdeburg in 1999, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt is known for its beautiful parklands and gardens.

Garden Dreams along Saale, Elster and Unstrut

Who is not enchanted by Saxony-Anhalt’s gentle South? The sun casts its golden veil on the vineyards creating a paradise on earth.

Garden Dreams in and around Dübener Heide

A striking contrast: only 20 minutes between Germany’s oldest baroque garden and its most modern landscape park in Bitterfeld.

Garden Dreams in the Harz Mountains

Saxony-Anhalt’s most popular tourist destination, the Harz mountains have more to offer than the Brocken, the scenic “Hexenstieg” trail, and beautiful timber-framed houses. Come experience the fragrant scent of thousands of roses!

Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom

Stroll trough unique landscape gardens.

Bauhaus Dessau

Discover avant-garde art and architecture.

Luther’s cities, Wittenberg and Eisleben

The centre of the Reformation. They were declared World Heritage Sites because they are “of outstanding universal value bearing unique testimony to the Protestant Reformation, which was one of the most significant events in the religious and political history of the world”.

Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve

Where the beavers are at home.

Merseburg

Dom St. Johannes und Laurentius (Saint John the Baptist and Saint Lawrence Cathedral) and Neumarktkirche St. Thomae Cantuariensis

Naumburg

Top attraction: The Naumburger Dom (Naumburg Cathedral), where the Saale and Unstrut rivers meet, is the most visited architectural work on the “Romanesque Road”.