naumburg tourist information

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Naumburg is a town in southern Saxony-Anhalt , perhaps best known for its cathedral, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.

The nearby district Bad Kösen is a sanatorium and saline bath. The district Schulpforte hosts the former monastery Pforta (German: Kloster Pforta) including the boarding school Landesschule Pforta.

Naumburg used to be a historical centre with its cathedral, old city and the proximity to the old Via Regia , and the several castles around, e.g. Neuenburg and Rudelsburg. Later on in the 20th century, it hosted a large number of soldiers in its garrison. After reunification, the population declined from 50,000 to below 35,000 inhabitants. Nowadays, tourism is receiving more focus in the area. Naumburg is the vine area of Saale-Unstrut , the smallest vine area of Germany. However, Naumburg is not a university city, so don't expect too many people to speak English.

The closest airport is Leipzig/Halle Airport ( LEJ  IATA ), sometimes called Schkeuditz Airport, 22 km northwest of central Leipzig. Trains run between the airport and Leipzig Hbf every 30 minutes; the trip takes 14 or 18 minutes and costs €4.20. Then you change to a train to Naumburg, which is connected to the Leipzig railway network. When arriving at the main station from the airport you have to go up the stairs for connecting services.

A9, running from Munich to Berlin, has an exit marked "Naumburg"; however, it is still 15 km to the city centre.

51.1627 11.7969 1 Naumburg (Saale) Hbf ( about 1.8 km north-west of the center ). The main train station. ( updated Aug 2018 )

Since the completion of the Leipzig/Halle–Erfurt high-speed route that bypasses Naumburg, intercity trains only call a few times per day: There is one ICE high-speed train from Hamburg (4 hr) and Berlin (2 hr) in the evening and regular intercity trains from Düsseldorf (5½ hr) via Kassel (2 hr 15 min) and from Stuttgart (5½ hr) via Nuremberg (3 hr), each 1–2 times a day.

Otherwise, you will have to change from intercity to regional trains in Halle , Erfurt or Leipzig . From each of these cities there is hourly service with "regional express" trains, taking between 35 (Halle) and 50 minutes (Leipzig).

All the inner city is in walkable distance. For trips to nearby Freyburg, Schulpforte or Bad Kösen try to catch a bus or more comfortable a taxi; if you are fit, a bicycle also does it.

• 51.154557 11.801783 1 St. Peter and Paul Cathedral Naumburg ( Naumburger Dom ), Domplatz 16 ( old city ), ☏ +49 3445 2301-120 , [email protected] . March-October: M-Sa 09:00-16:00, Su holidays 11:00-18:00; November-February: M-Sa 10:00-16:00, Su holidays 12:00-16:00 . Naumburg Cathedral is one of the major cathedrals of the Central European Middle Ages and a top attraction on the "Romanesque Street" in Saxony-Anhalt. The unique pieces of art in the western choir, the donator characters/Stifterfiguren show margravine Uta, one of the "most beautiful women of medieval times" and her anonymous creator, the "Master of Naumburg". Furthermore you can find the oldest stone sculpture of Saint Elisabeth of Thuringia, modern windows created by Neo Rauch with scenes from her live, and wings of the altar designed by Lucas Cranach. Adults €7.50, students €5.50, pupils €3 . ( updated Aug 2020 )

• 51.150045 11.810351 2 Nietzsche House , Weingarten 18 , ☏ +49 3445 201638 . Tu-F 14:00-17:00, Sa Su and holidays 10:00-17:00 . The house in which the famous philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche spent his childhood and youth. Today it holds an exhibition about his life and work. Adult €3, reduced €2; groups (min 10 persons): €2 per person, guided tours: additional €25 (only upon prior registration) . ( updated Mar 2016 )
• 51.14238 11.750238 3 Kloster Pforta ( Landesschule Pforta ), Schulstraße 22, 06628 Naumburg OT Schulpforte ( 4 km west of the town centre, on the road to Bad Kösen ), ☏ +49 3643 418888 . See the boarding school of famous alumni portense : poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock (1724 - 1803), philosopher Johann Gottlieb (1762 - 1814), mathematician August Ferdinand Möbius (1790 - 1868), historian Leopold von Ranke (1795 - 1886), Egyptologue Richard Lepsius (1810 - 1884) or philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900). It has been a boarding school with humanistic origins since 1543. Now, a boarding home for 300 pupils from all over Germany and subsidized by the state Saxony-Anhalt. Several German movies like "Das Fliegende Klassenzimmer" were shot there. See the church of the monastery, the nice park behind and stroll through connected building of the school, but don't try to open doors. There will be classes going on. free . ( updated Mar 2016 )

• 51.17739 11.79614 4 Großjenaer Blütengrund ( "flower ground" ) ( 3.5 km north of the town centre ). Beautiful landscape right at the confluence of rivers Saale and Unstrut, with a small ferry (only for pedestrians and bicycles) powered by the natural flow energy of the river, vineyards, Baroque rock reliefs depicting scenes from the Bible called the "stone picture book", and the villa of the artist Max Klinger, who described this area as a "Toscana of the North". There is a campsite and kayak/canoe jetty and rental. ( updated Nov 2016 )
• Bicycle tour . Rent bicycles and take a tour along the Saale to Schönburg (5 km) or Bad Kösen (7 km) via Schulpforte or along the Unstrut to Freyburg (9 km). ( updated Mar 2016 )
• Canoe tour . Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle down the Saale. ( updated Mar 2016 )
• Wine tasting . It's a wine region. Many vinegrowers offer tastings, some include food. ( updated Mar 2016 )
• Weinmeile ( starting point: either Rossbach or Bad Kösen ). Saturday & Sunday . literally translates as "wine mile", a local festival on the Pentecost weekend (50 days after Easter). Along the 5km track between Bad Kösen and Rossbach around 40 winegrowers open their yards and sell food and wine. There is plenty of opportunity to discover all different varities of Saale-Unstrut wines. There is also a shuttle bus between the two starting points and train connections run from Naumburg. ( updated Jul 2016 )
• Geo-Nature Park Saale-Unstrut-Triasland . This nature park encompasses the entire Saale-Unstrut region. An instructive vineyard, the Herzoglicher Weinberg (Duke’s Vineyard) near Freyburg, is also operated by the park. ( updated Aug 2018 )
• 51.21503 11.76762 1 Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei , Sektkellereistraße 5, 06632 Freyburg , ☏ +49 34464 340 . Well-known sparkling wine producer in Germany. Offers tours and tastings. ( updated Aug 2018 )

By local wines from the Saale-Unstrut region.

• 51.142512 11.751519 1 Landesweingut Kloster Pforta ( Vinothek Schulpforte ), Schulstraße 12, 06628 Naumburg OT Schulpforte ( gatehouse of the Landesschule Pforta ), ☏ +49 34463 26121 , [email protected] . Daily 10:00-18:00 . The most renowned wine producer. ( updated Nov 2016 )
• 51.152621 11.80955 1 Ratskeller , Markt 1 ( on market square in old town ), ☏ +49 3445-26 16 397 . Daily from 11:30 . Serves typical German food. They also brew their own beer. meals: €8-20 . ( updated Mar 2016 )
• Gasthof Zufriedenheit , Steinweg 26/27 , ☏ +49 15233882745 , [email protected] . This restaurant and wine bar professes to serve "contemporary fare with a regional accent". ( updated Nov 2016 )
• 51.152698 11.806253 1 Altstadt Köpi , Engelgasse 1 , ☏ +493445230943 . Daily 18:00 - late . local bar, try B52 shot ( updated Mar 2016 )
• 51.153486 11.810371 1 Hotel Stadt Aachen , Markt 11 , ☏ +49 3445 261060 .  
• 51.148783 11.813134 2 Hotel Stadt Naumburg , Friedensstraße 6 , ☏ +49 3445 7390 .  
• 51.162712 11.798676 3 Center Hotel Kaiserhof , Bahnhofstraße 35-37 , ☏ +49 3445 2440 .  
• Hotel Gasthof Zufriedenheit , Steinweg 26 , ☏ +49 3445-791 20 51 , [email protected] . ( updated Apr 2017 )

• Bad Kösen , 7 km west, brine well and health resort
• Rudelsburg , 11 km southwest (another 4 km from Bad Kösen), romantic ruined castle from the 12th century, considered one of the most beautiful castles on the Saale and was idealised by artists and poets. Just across a valley is the similar Saaleck Castle .
• Goseck , 9 km northeast, neolithic circular enclosure with a reconstructed wooden pallisade, that was probably used as an early solar observatory and calendar, sometimes compared to Stonehenge. Moreover there is a medieval castle-turned-monastery.
• Freyburg , 10 km north, is the heartland of the Saale-Unstrut wine region, home to the Rotkäppchen sparkling wine factory incl. museum and the home city of "Turnvater" Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, who made gymnastics and sports popular in the 19th century. Another sight is the high-medieval Neuenburg Castle on a hilltop above the town. Naumburg and Freyburg are linked by the Unstrut cycle path.
• Eckartsburg in Eckarstsberga, 20 km west, well-preserved Romanesque hilltop castle
• Nebra Ark Visitor Centre , 33 km northwest, finding place of the precious bronze sky disk from 3000 BC. On the Unstrut cycle trail beyond Freyburg.
• Memleben , 35 km northwest (another 5 km from Nebra), early medieval power center, the site of the lost imperial palace is yet to be identified, the remains of the monumental Romanesque abbey can however be visited as well as a museum informing about the history of the place.
• Merseburg , 30 km north, more than thousand-year-old town with interesting old centre, Romanesque/Gothic cathedral and Renaissance palace (c. 25 minutes by train)
• Jena , 33 km south, university city and research centre, picturesque old town and modern high-tech industries (half hour by train)
• Weimar , 50 km southwest, Germany's "classical city", where several poets, philosophers and artists of the classical era lived and worked, is half an hour away by train.
• Halle , about 50 km north. Has some great things to see. Largest city in Saxony-Anhalt, birthplace of George Frideric Handel and has a few castles (35–40 minutes by train).
• Leipzig , 60 km northeast, trade city and cultural metropolis, "boom town" of Eastern Germany (45–50 minutes by train).
• Erfurt , 75 km southwest, state capital of Thuringia, medieval old city (45–50 minutes by train).

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Naumburg (Saale)

The thousand-year-old cathedral city of Naumburg lies in the middle of the Saale-Unstrut castle and wine region, a cultural landscape steeped in history with vineyards, orchards, river valleys and forests that are over a thousand years old. Naumburg is home to Romanesque and Gothic buildings, colourful Renaissance and Baroque town houses and picturesque Baroque and picturesque alleyways bear witness to the town's wealth through trade and fairs in the Middle Ages.

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Saale-Unstrut Region – Things to see in Naumburg and around

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The south of Saxony-Anhalt is one of the most beautiful regions not only in the state, but in all of Germany. Picturesque river valleys, a UNESCO World Heritage church, old imperial palaces, beautiful villages and lots of culture – there are many attractions in the Saale-Unstrut region! The vineyards are shaping the landscape that seems almost mediterranean. Wine once came to the Saale-Unstrut region with Benedictine monks. The area was a melting pot in the Middle Ages. Reason enough to start an excursion through Saale-Unstrut and take a closer look at the most beautiful sights in and around Naumburg.

Naumburg – more than just the Cathedral

The most beautiful center and also one of the tourist hotspots of the region is Naumburg already because of its cathedral. The cathedral attracts hundreds of thousands of guests every year. But the city has more to offer than just the Naumburg Cathedral.

Naumburg Cathedral – UNESCO World Heritage with a graceful woman

The Naumburg Cathedral is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful churches in Europe. This is even the very official opinion of UNESCO, which declared the cathedral a World Heritage Site in 2018. And the history of the cathedral is also unique. Around the year 1200, it is decided: We need a magnificent new cathedral for our diocese of Naumburg. The construction of one of the most beautiful places of worship in the region begins. In the middle of the 13th century, the now world-famous Naumburg Master begins his work here. Among other things, he creates the figure of the cathedral founder Uta von Ballenstedt, who stands as one of the symbolic figures for Germany. The view from the towers is also unique.

Naumburg Tram – the little one with power

Trams in Naumburg started operating as early as 1892 – albeit with steam at the time. All of its cars, however, are historic. Most of them were built during the GDR era in Werdau in Saxony and later in Gotha in Thuringia. Sometimes, however, even a tram built as early as 1905 in Halle-Ammendorf is used. Today, of course, Germany’s smallest regularly running tram runs electrically. There are only seven stations from the main station to the Salztor. It ran as a ring tram until 1991, but was then initially discontinued. Since 2007 it runs daily again. For only 2 euros, you can take a ride on the historic tram and contribute to its preservation and possible expansion.

Wenceslas Church – best view on the city with cathedral

Named after the Bohemian Duke Wenceslas, who brought Christianity to the pagan Czechs, the church was probably built in the early 13th century, just like the cathedral. It was the town church for the citizens of Naumburg. In its present form it dates back to the 16th century. Many people visit the church mainly because of the unique view from the tower at a height of 54 meters. Here you can take great photos of the alleys of the old town with the cathedral behind.

In the church itself, in addition to friendly conversations with the volunteers, there is also the altar to see. The organ concerts on the 18th century organ by Zacharias Hildebrandt are also particularly beautiful. Johann Sebastian Bach played on it and produced a report praising the sound of the organ.

Nietzsche House – Where Nietzsche did not like to stay and yet he is honored

Nietzsche hated Naumburg. He perceived the city as petty bourgeois and hostile to intellectuals. Also, he was not born here. The personal bond never developed and also in later years of his life the connection could hardly get better. It was here, after all, that Nietzsche’s mother Franziska nursed the ailing philosopher until her death in 1897. Here, famous guests were occasionally allowed to visit him and to converse with the thinker who lay somewhere between delirium and dementia – as far as it was still possible. The people of Naumburg, at any rate, do not seem to resent Nietzsche’s dislike. Since 1994, there has been a museum about the philosopher’s life and a library in his mother’s house. In the documentation center next door, researchers are critically examining his work.

Schulpforte – district with the Pforta Boarding School

The nearby Schulpforte is also associated with the philosopher. He went to boarding school here from 1858 to 1864 and received a broad humanistic education. Founded as early as 1543 in the wake of the dissolution of the local monastery by the Reformation, the Landesschule Pforta is one of the three oldest state schools in Germany. Students are only admitted here with an aptitude test and then spend the weeks here in the boarding school.

The library is one of the most extensive in Germany and houses works from several centuries. The school’s buildings have also often served as a film set, including in “The Pope Joan.”

Freyburg – the miniature epicenter in the Saale-Unstrut region

Freyburg is a town with a lot of sights for its size. Besides the Neuenburg, which is one of the most beautiful castles in Germany, no visit to the Marienkirche should be missed. The small Gothic church has a very special charm. Nevertheless, the city itself is rather known by the most famous sparkling wine in Germany: Rotkäppchen is made from grapes grown in the region and, despite its East German origins, is sold throughout Germany. The Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Museum, with its grave, commemorates the famous father of German gymnastics, who pushed for German unity in the 19th century through nationalist gymnastics clubs. The first German gymnastics hall from this period also commemorates his work.

Nebra Ark – The spirit of the sky disc is everywhere

It is 3800 years old and thus one of the oldest representations of the sky. When the Nebra sky disc was discovered, it was considered an archaeological sensation. Even today it is a tourist magnet. The disc also showed that even then there were far-reaching trade relations as far as present-day Great Britain. Much has been reported about the sky disk. And even though the disk itself is exhibited in the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle, Nebra should also have something from the find. That’s why a futuristic new building was erected here, where you can learn more about the history of the Nebra Sky Disk. The unique exhibition brings you closer to the history of the sky disk, its creation and also the find in a playful way.

Memleben – imperial metropolis in the middle of nowhere

Today, the town is almost hidden in the middle of nowhere, although Memleben was once an important place. Two German rulers died in the local imperial palace in the 10th century: Heinrich I and Otto the Great. That’s why the Memleben monastery was built here, which you can still visit today. The crypt of the monastery is one of the most beautiful Romanesque buildings in Saxony-Anhalt. And even if the entrance fee of 8 euros is a bit steep, the exhibition is also worth seeing. Here you can learn a lot about life in medieval monasteries: about everyday life, the activities of the monastery, the orders and much more. And also the remains of the monastery ruins are a very nice photo motif.

Vitzenburg Castle – former Lost Place with film history

It is an extreme pity, but the castle Vitzenburg is unfortunately rarely to visit. At most on days of the open monument or other similar events you can enter here. Vitzenburg Castle is one of the best Saale-Unstrut sights. Today privately owned, the castle served among other things for the film “Bibi Blocksberg” as a backdrop.

Unfortunately, the owners have kept it rather under lock and key since then, even though renovations are now taking place. What will happen to the castle is uncertain. How we would love to see the castle from the inside.

Querfurt Castle – time travel to knights and damsels

Wartburg Castle is an impressive castle, many East German explorers probably think. Querfurt Castle can only laugh at the Wartburg. The Wartburg would fit seven times into Querfurt Castle! So you can see what kind of medieval center we are dealing with here. And indeed, the media industry has also recognized this and often shoots films, series and other TV formats here. Among other things, scenes for “The Pope” and even for “The Medicus” with Ben Kingsley were shot here. So if Hollywood has already discovered Querfurt, you should too. The castle with buildings from many eras will certainly please you!

Bad Lauchstädt – Goethe’s garden of pleasure

Lauchstädt – that was once the edge of Saxony. It was only to the town’s advantage that a healing spring was discovered here in the 17th century. The Saxon princes then established health resorts here and frequented the place for a refreshing social life. Goethe also stayed here and saw to the establishment of a court theater. Today’s Goethe Theater has been preserved almost in its original state from the classical period. With the castle and the spa facilities it is wonderfully suitable for a picturesque short visit and an extended walk.

Merseburg – cathedral city in the chemical triangle

Merseburg, like other cities in the region in the past, was itself an imperial palace. But especially the cathedral and the castle determine the history of the city. Merseburg itself has been hit hard. The former center of the Halle-Bitterfeld/Wolfen-Merseburg chemical triangle has lost a third of its inhabitants since reunification. The town had previously been badly destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in the GDR with many prefabricated buildings. The nearby Buna and Leuna chemical plants brought people work, but also a lot of dirt. With the fall of the Berlin Wall, the plants and the town shrank. Today, Merseburg has been nicely renovated and the castle and cathedral are a must-see when visiting the region.

Lake Geiseltal – Swimming in a former mine pit

Where lignite was once mined, bathers line up in summer. The former open pit mine is now a local recreation area and the largest artificial lake in Germany. In the meantime, there is not only a circular path and several bathing beaches. A marina has also been built in Mücheln. A vineyard has been established on the shore and the rare Red Highland Cattle is bred here and the lake becomes more and more a paradise for fishing, because the authorities have released dozens of fish species here. So it’s a great lake for all kinds of sun worshippers.

Goseck Solar Observatory

Speaking of the sun. In pre-Christian times, people are said to have observed the sun and probably even worshipped it. That is why the Goseck solar observatory is unique. Several excavations were made in the oldest facility of its kind. In the meantime, an initiative has had the observatory rebuilt. It stands in a field near the small village of Goseck. There are several display boards to see, which tell more about sky observation in the pre-Christian times. Especially as a complement to the Nebra Ark, this is one of the interesting Saale-Unstrut sights.

Accommodation in Naumburg and surroundings

There are many beautiful accommodations, which are located right next to the Saale-Unstrut attractions. We have put together a few recommendations for places that we can recommend for a visit to Naumburg and the surrounding area.

Upscale: If you want to stay upscale and stylish directly in the old town of Naumburg, we can recommend the Gasthof Zufriedenheit *. The accommodation is not exactly cheap but the service and the ambience are right.

Mid price: Alternatively, the Gasthaus & Hotel Zur Henne * is also recommended for the middle budget.

Vacation rentals: If you’d rather stay like locals for a few days and often at a great price, check out available vacation rentals in Naumburg * as well.

Booktips Saxony-Anhalt and Germany

Even if Saxony-Anhalt has been rather neglected so far, there are already some travel guides and books about the region. Here you can find a small overview of a few good titles.

The German Merian has covered Saxony-Anhalt in depth and it’s quite a good brochure to get an overview over this rather unknown German destination. We can therefore recommend it to get a better idea.

• Luthardt, Ernst-Otto (Author)

There is not much specific literature on Saxony-Anhalt for travlellers in English. This beautiful picture guide gives a nice overview over the area and will help you navigate better in the region.

• Kunde, Claudia (Author)

It is about the Naumburg Master and his work. The rather short book is perfect for getting an insight into his work.

• Rough Guides (Author)

The Rough Guides are always a great alternative to other guide books. The Germany edition is no exception and covers part of Saxony-Anhalt as well.

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Peter Althaus

Peter Althaus is a journalist, author and blogger. In 2011, he founded the travel blog Rooksack. But his real love has always been Eastern Europe. He now lives in Lviv, Ukraine, where he runs a tour operator. But since he still loves to write, today there is Wild East – the Eastern Europe travel blog.

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World Heritage Site Naumburg Cathedral

Cultural Treasures around the Saale and Unstrut

Naumburg Cathedral is at the centre of a remarkable cultural landscape. Around the river Saale and its tributary Unstrut the middle ages can be glimpsed in all its glory. The wide-reaching developments of the 13th century in art, architecture and landscaping are reflected in important monuments and centuries-old cultivation. The interplay between medieval-inspired nature and culture is unique around the world. Among its vineyards, castles and monasteries so many of our visitors succumb to the charms of the Saale-Unstrut region.

Cathedral city and site of Lutheranism: Welcome to Naumburg!

Naumburg looks back over 1,000 years of history which you can sense from wandering its medieval alleyways. Search for traces of Johann Sebastian Bach at the Church of St Wenceslaus with its famous Hildebrandt organ, meet Friedrich Nietzsche at the Nietzsche-Haus museum or taste Naumburger Bier at the Ratskeller. Martin Luther, the church reformer visited the cathedral city on numerous occasions and even inaugurated the first Lutheran bishop here. Right in the centre of the land of wine and stone, don’t miss the opportunity to taste the region’s wines at one of the numerous Straußwirtschaft or wine taverns.

Naumburg Tourist Information Markt 6 | 06618 Naumburg Tel.: +49 (0)3445 273125 [email protected] www.naumburg.de

Charms and romantic organ music at Merseburg Cathedral

The 1,000-year-old Imperial Cathedral in Merseburg holds major cultural and historical significance and lies just 40 minutes away by car. The Cathedral and Castle complex sited idyllically on the banks of the river Saale with its impressive array of treasures and chapter house garden was a favoured location of German kings and queens and contains invaluable cultural artefacts like the Merseburg Charms. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the famous Romantic-era Ladegast organ at one of its many concerts.

Top tip: Make use of our Naumburg Merseburg combi ticket! (including audio guide at both sites)

Adults: 15,00 €

Concessions (students, apprentices, recipients of level II unemployment benefit, holders of a severe disability card): 10,00 €

School-aged children: 5,00 €

Discover the mystery of the writings in the Zeitz Abbey Library

The medieval and early modern holdings of the Zeitz Abbey Library belong to the oldest and most important book collections in Central Germany. The unity of the historically grown holdings, which can be admired here in special rooms, is unique. In total, the Abbey Library contains 40,000 volumes. It is made up of several individual libraries, including the book collection of the Naumburg bishops, the Zeitz canon's library, the Zeitz council school or high school library and the humanist scholars' library of the last Naumburg bishop Julius Pflug (1499-1564). 

Visit  Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

guided tours from April-October on the last Saturday of each month at 13.00

Top tip: You can always find current readings and events in the  calendar !

The Inspiring Six World Heritage in Saxony-Anhalt

Naumburg Cathedral is one of the six inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the beautiful tourist destination of Saxony-Anhalt. Testimonies from over 7000 years of German and European history have been preserved in a unique density.

Garden landscapes from the Age of Enlightenment, picturesque old towns from the Middle Ages, architectural milestones - the cultural heritage in Saxony-Anhalt is large and varied. 

Discover also the other world heritage sites in  Dessau ,  Wörlitz ,  Quedlinburg ,  Hall  and the  Luther towns of Eisleben and Wittenberg !

www.welterbe-sachsen-anhalt.de

Land of wine and stone

The countryside surrounding the Saale and Unstrut rivers holds delights for lovers of history, wine connoisseurs and activity-seekers alike. Castles, cities, cathedrals and monasteries provide testimony to the former splendour of the high middle ages and harbour world-renowned works of art. Indulge yourself in the land of wine and stone with a glass of bubbly or the noble drop. Those keen on walking, cycling or watersports will find plenty on offer among the vineyard-clad hills, rivers and the Saale cycle trail.

For information on everything the region has to offer including events and highlights:

Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus Tel.: +49 (0) 3445 233790 [email protected] www.saale-unstrut-tourismus.de

Along the Romanesque Route

The " Romanesque Route " brought to life in 1993 links individual buildings showcasing medieval architecture. Since 2007, it has been connected to the cultural route known as TRANSROMANICA , recognised by the European Council, which links Romanesque buildings in Saxony-Anhalt, Austria, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, Romania and Serbia.

Let yourself be amazed by the beautiful round arches and noble symmetry of the middle ages.

Garden Dreams: Historic parks and gardens in Saxony-Anhalt

Whether rambling estates with grand boulevards and baroque floral displays, well-groomed monastery gardens full of herbs and medicinal plants or botanic gardens abundant with the exotic – gardens and parks have offered a place to dream and reflect for hundreds of years. The 50 most beautiful parks and gardens in Saxony-Anhalt have come together to create a green network to whisk you away along scented paths, past charming sculptures, romantic castles and manor houses to the most intimate places the state has to offer. Picnics, flower markets, nocturnal strolls or classical concerts in idyllic settings, create your own unforgettable moment.

Discover Thuringia with the Weimar Card Plus

With the weimar card plus follow in the footsteps of great poets, thinkers and musicians in Weimar and the Thuringian surroundings! The card opens the doors to 27 Weimar museums and 14 Thuringian palaces, castles and exhibitions as well as the World Heritage Site Naumburg Cathedral in Saxony-Anhalt. The weimar card plus is valid for four days (96 hours) and is available for 59.50 euros at the Naumburg Cathedral ticket office and other participating institutions. 

All information about the weimar card plus and all participating partners can be found in the associated Accompanying booklet .

State Garden Show Bad Dürrenberg 2024 "Salt crystal and flower magic"

From 19 April to 13 October 2024, the brine town of Bad Dürrenberg will host the 5th State Garden Show in Saxony-Anhalt . The motto "Salt crystal and flower magic" will run like a red thread through 178 days.

Our cultural tip: After the Bad Dürrenberg State Garden Show, marvel at the 13th century stone plant capitals in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Naumburg Cathedral and enjoy the idyllic cathedral garden.

Visitors to the State Garden Show will receive a discount of 1 euro on an adult admission ticket to Naumburg Cathedral (incl. audio guide or incl. guided tour | valid for 2024) when they hand in a day ticket for adults (full payer).

A discount of 2 euros on the day ticket for adults is granted when a cathedral admission ticket at the adult rate is handed in at the visitor ticket office of the State Garden Show in Bad Dürrenberg.

KulturAkademie: for people who want to know more

This not-for-profit organisation strives to create a welcoming culture in the Naumburg region. Offering a range of cultural activities, the KulturAkademie brings you closer to educational and applied art, history, architecture and philosophy, reveals the latest research and conveys exclusive practical knowledge.

KulturAkademie Naumburg e.V. Domplatz 19 | 06618 Naumburg (Saale) Phone: +49 (0)3445 65 98 99 4 [email protected] www.kulturakademie-naumburg.de 

Naumburg Cathedral Vistor Centre Tel.: +49 (0) 3445 – 2301-133 Fax: +49 (0) 3445 – 2301-134 Email:  [email protected]

Vereinigte Domstifter zu Merseburg und Naumburg und des Kollegiatstifts Zeitz Domplatz 19 06618 Naumburg

Secretary Tel.: +49 (0) 3445 2301 0 Fax: +49 (0) 3445 2301 110 Email: [email protected]

Opening Hours April to October Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday/religious festivals 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

November till March Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday/religious festivals 12 noon to 4 p.m.

Christmas Eve 9 a.m. to 12 noon

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Ausflüge entlang der Tourismusrouten in Sachsen-Anhalt

Ausflugsziele in saale-unstrut, die schönburg.

Die erste urkundliche Erwähnung der Schönburg geht auf das 12. Janhrundert zurück. Sie gehörte zum Besitz der Naumburger Bischöfe, die Palas, Kapelle und Bergfried errichten ließen.

Arche Nebra - Die Himmelsscheibe erleben

Sonnenobservatorium Goseck

Öffnungszeiten des Infomationszentrums April bis Oktober

Samstag bis Montag:     11:00 - 17:00 Uhr Das Sonnenobervatorium kann ganzjährig besichtigt werden.  

Himmelswege

Die neue touristische Route "Himmelswege" verbindet Orte sensationeller archäologischer Funde nahe Naumburg und das Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte in Halle´, wo die Original-Himmelsscheibe zu sehen ist.

Zauber der Romanik an Saale und Unstrut

Die Straße der Romanik gehört zu den beliebtesten deutschen Tourismusrouten. Sie verläuft in Form einer Acht durch Sachsen-Anhalt.

Die Welt der Romanik an Saale Unstrut

Entlang der Weinstraße Saale-Unstrut

Die Rebfläche des Saale-Unstrut Weinanbaugebietes teilen sich drei Bundesländer: ca. 603 ha liegen in Sachsen-Anhalt, rund 54 ha in Thüringen und in Brandenburg etwa 7 ha.

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Best Things To Do in Naumburg, Germany

Have you ever visited a new place and felt ‘wow’ about it? For many visitors, it happens at Naumburg.

Naumburg may not be as popular as other cities in Germany, but don’t let that fool you. Naumburg is a smaller but beautiful upcoming tourist destination that is worth a visit. You will be surprised by some of the unique things to do and places you can explore at this hidden destination.

You can definitely plan a few hours of a side trip here while traveling to Leipzig or Weimar. You might wish to revisit it someday again, to take a break and relax at Naumburg.

If you have plans to visit Germany and are not sure if Naumburg should be included in your itinerary, keep reading. In this list, we have put together some of the things to do in Naumburg and around. We have a hunch that if you include this city in your travel plans, you will be thrilled you did so.

Tourist Attractions in Naumburg

Here is the list of things to do in Naumburg and tourist attractions in city.

Uta Gärlich

Address: Topfmarkt 3

Stadtmuseum Naumburg

Address: Grochlitzer Straße 49

Laden Galerie Mittelerde

Address: Steinweg 25

Cuba Caliente Club

Saale unstrut schiffahrt, theater naumburg, nietzsche-haus, stadtmuseum hohe lilie, stadtbibliothek.

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