City: Saxony-Anhalt
Top Things to do in Saxony-Anhalt
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Saxony-Anhalt (German: Sachsen-Anhalt, pronounced [ˌzaksn̩ ˈʔanhalt]) is a landlocked federal state of Germany surrounded by the federal states of Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony and Thuringia. Its capital is Magdeburg and its largest city is Halle (Saale). Saxony-Anhalt covers an area of 20,447.7 square kilometres (7,894.9 sq mi) and has a population of 2.23 million. It is the 8th largest state in Germany by area and the 10th largest by population.
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4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By Lavarcham - Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom
Wonderful ancient buildings in this exceptionally attractive city. There are so many half-timbered buildings lining winding cobbled streets. It is a delight to walk around and quite a treasure to find in East Germany. Interesting to discover that this town was ruled by women for 800 years.
2. Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Worlitz
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Otto - Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
A specially designed will take you from the railway central station Dessau @5,00€ one way to cover some 20 km within 35 minutes. If you jump to the first floor and settle yourself there, you will get a double pleasure of seeing the train road right under you.
The park is some 10 minutes walking from the railway station in Worlitz facing the city centre and going through it. There you will find yourself at a large lake, near the Worlitz castle and the Bible Tower, a Synagogue, some other Castles, houses, Bridges and peices of beautiful landscaping, trees, flowers, etc.
You can cross the lake by a ferry @0,50€ or rent a boat. The place is quite roomy, so it is advisable to devote the whole day rambling around and eating at some cafe in town or by the lake.
The park is more than 250 years old and gives you a subtle pleasure of plunging into the older times, tranquillity and peaceful state of mind.
The park is beautiful in any season, each of them adding some natural touches with unique seasonal features.
Highly recommended either by your own or with friends and family.
3. Landesmuseum fuer Vorgeschichte
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By josephmbryant - Toronto, Canada
The strength of this interesting museum resides in its prehistory and bronze age collections, highlighted by the sensational Himmelsscheibe aus Nebra, the so-called "Sky disc from Nebra". Gift shop sells jewellery reproductions and T-shirts of the visually stunning item.
4. Harz National Park
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
Reviewed By 639discerning - Oswestry, United Kingdom
The Harzbahn allows you to explore and appreciate this National Park which is very extensive and has numerous tracks and roads for bicycles and walkers. There are areas of clearing brought about by tree felling and a few small areas where the bark beetle has caused damage, but this does not destroy the scenic beauty and atmosphere, For the intrepid, a passsenger can travel for E1 supplement in an open railway truck from Weringerode to either the Brocken or Eisfelder Talmuhle. On the fringe of the Park, Quedlinburg, Alexisbad, Gerode and Weringerode are all worth a visit. Numerous pavement cafes to enjoy beer and coffee with gateau, Many fine timber buildings and churches. The Platz and Strasses are frequently composed of stone setts. A district in which to relax and reflect.
5. Die Gruene Zitadelle von Magdeburg
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4.5 based on 369 reviews
Reviewed By Colin D - West Drayton, United Kingdom
I never had a chance to look around this place properly the first time that I saw it, hence it was always on my wish list to go back and I am so glad that I did.
Just walk around the outside to begin with and take photos. You will need a camera to do it justice though as no phone will allow you sufficient wide angle to get everything of interest in.
Once you have seen the outside, go in and look at the courtyards with a Fountain, quirky shops, chairs fixed to walls and trees. A true fairy tale experience.
Travel tip number 1: Go into the toilets and take a phot or two if you get the chance. These are just as quirky as the rest of the building.
Travel tip number 2: If you do not go at a time when you can go up the roof (not many tours so you may need to be a hotel guest), then take a trip up the Cathedral tower about 100m away and you can get some wonderful pictures and understand why it is called the Green Citadel not the Pink Citadel.
6. Castle Church
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4.5 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By liucy752 - Taipei, Taiwan
An important historical heritage.
The main portal of the church which was used by the staff to pin up messages. On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther pinned his 95 theses against the corruption of the Catholic Church. The act is viewed as a key catalyst for the Protestant Reformation.
Of course, the original wooden door was long gone. The current bronze door was put up in the 19 century. So don’t ask why a paper could be pinned on a bronze door.
Another must see. At the entrance to the choir are the tombs of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon.
Cherished the memories of great men, when visiting the church.
7. Bauhaus Dessau Foundation
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4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By Lavarcham - Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom
The external structure and complex is lovely. However the standing display was really poor considering the collection they must have. It seems they are planning a new museum for the future and this may be why the exhibits are so limited. If so they should give warning and also reduce charges. This was our sole reason for coming to Dessau so the cost has to take in travel and accommodation not just admission charge. Disappointing.
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4.5 based on 150 reviews
A beautiful Gothic castle with an elaborately carved facade: a fine example of architecture and stonework in the Middle Ages.
Reviewed By Texprof - Austin, Texas
Church in reverse, in the sense that the building is now owned by a private foundation and the local Lutheran church rents it for use. There are some significant art works left for viewing, but the building lacks much of its earlier grandeur. Still, it's worth the fee to see what Bamberg's cousin in the East looks like. Fortunately I was staying at a place only 15 kilometers away, but I would have driven many miles to see it.
9. Dom und Domschatz
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4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By tmk010 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The gothic style Cathedral of Halberstadt is an impressive building worth a visit. However, the associated treasure house (entrance fee, I think it was EUR 8) is truly amazing. Apparently it was redone recently. Schedule at least 60-90 min just for the treasure house, you can spend easily more time. For an additional EUR 2 there is a self-guided audio tour which also is available in English and a kids tour (in German only).
10. Rosstrappe
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Ian W - Wolfenbuttel, Germany
Been wanting to visit this place for years but never had the opportunity. Now managed to achieve a visit. Well worth the effort and the views. Either visit by cable car or park car at the top and visit Rosstrappe that way. Not suitable for wheel chair users, the infirm or young families with prams/buggys.
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