Brocken in the Harz Mountains: Northern Germany's highest peak
The Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains and the whole of northern Germany, is a place where impressive nature, rich history and mystical legends meet. At 1,141 meters high, it offers a unique experience for hikers, nature lovers and those interested in culture. The highest mountain in northern Germany: the Brocken towers over the surrounding landscape and offers spectacular views. On clear [...]
Wittenberg: Cradle of the Reformation
Wittenberg, known as Lutherstadt, is one of the most important cities of the Reformation and a central place in German and European history. Martin Luther's work made the town a symbol of the beginning of a religious and cultural revolution that still reverberates today. With its historical sites and charming townscape, Wittenberg attracts visitors from all over the world [...]
Bauhaus Dessau: An icon of modernism
The Bauhaus in Dessau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a central location for modern architecture and design. Founded by Walter Gropius in 1919, the Bauhaus revolutionized the world of art, architecture and design with its functional and aesthetic design. Dessau was the center of the movement from 1925 to 1932 and is still home to some of the most important buildings [...]
Quedlinburg: A medieval jewel
The town of Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, is a unique example of medieval town planning and half-timbered architecture. With over 1,000 well-preserved half-timbered houses, picturesque alleyways and historic squares, Quedlinburg takes visitors on a journey through the centuries. Special features of Quedlinburg Half-timbered idyll: Quedlinburg has one of the largest contiguous half-timbered ensembles in Europe. The more than 1,000 half-timbered houses date [...]
Magdeburg Cathedral: a Gothic masterpiece
Magdeburg Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of St. Mauritius and Katharina, is one of the most important buildings in Germany and an outstanding example of Gothic architecture. As the oldest Gothic cathedral in the country, it is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a testimony to the rich history of Magdeburg and the Holy Roman Empire. Special features of Magdeburg Cathedral First Gothic cathedral [...]
