Saxony-Anhalt

Natural landscapes, biosphere reserves and national parks in Saxony-Anhalt make it possible to experience nature in a variety of ways. But the five travel regions, the Altmark, Elbe-Börde-Heide, the Harz, the World Heritage region of Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg and Saale-Unstrut offer much more: in addition to the opportunity to experience tranquillity and solitude, there are cultural highlights to marvel at.

Particularly worth seeing are the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, of which Saxony-Anhalt has the highest density, for example the Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz, the Bauhaus in Dessau or the Luther towns of Wittenberg and Eisleben as well as the old town of Quedlinburg.

For families and water sports enthusiasts and all those who need to cool off in summer, there is an idyllic canoe tour from Camburg to Halle, which runs along the Blue Ribbon in several stages. There are plenty of historic castles and beautiful places to discover along the way.

On hot days, there's nothing better than a tour along the water. Saxony-Anhalt is the ideal destination for the summer, as it offers plenty of riverside cycle tours. The wind blows cooler here and there are beautiful landscapes and places to explore. Whether it's the Elbe, Unstrut or Saale - there's enough water for everyone.

Culture enthusiasts in particular can discover Saxony-Anhalt on the Romanesque Road. This is part of the Transromanica, a certified cultural route of the Council of Europe, which connects Romanesque cultural sites in nine European countries. There are 88 medieval buildings to marvel at on the Romanesque Road in Saxony-Anhalt, with churches, cathedrals and monasteries in particular being represented in large numbers. Depending on the building, there are always events along the way that bring visitors even closer to the Middle Ages with its art and culture. The route is divided into a northern and a southern route, which meet in Magdeburg.