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The World Heritage town of Quedlinburg lies north of the River Bode in the Harz district and can look back on centuries of history. Tourists and holidaymakers are particularly fond of Quedlinburg's old town, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994 with its winding alleyways, numerous half-timbered houses and idyllic cobbled streets. The town's architectural heritage has been preserved for several centuries, which is why it is now one of the largest area monuments in Germany. To this day, you can marvel at the well-preserved buildings and walls on the extensive areas of the old town centre alongside the approximately 2100 quaint half-timbered houses. On a guided tour of the town, you can discover the impressive ensemble of half-timbered houses around the Schlossberg from almost every angle.

One of the most centrally located sights is Quedlinburg Town Hall, which was first mentioned in documents around 1300 and has been preserved in its early Gothic architectural style to this day. As part of a public guided tour, you can take a closer look at the ground floor, the citizens' hall and the banqueting hall of the town's oldest secular building, the town hall, including its extensive history. Also worth seeing is the Marktkirchhof, not far from the town hall, which is home to a series of half-timbered houses from different eras that have been demolished and rebuilt over the course of time. The almost 1000-year-old collegiate church with the Quedlinburg cathedral treasury, the Renaissance castle with the castle museum and the Wiperti church, one of the oldest buildings in the town, are also worth a visit.

Quedlinburg's old town is not the only place to visit; the new town, which was built in the 12th century, also offers sights such as the Mathildenbrunnen fountain, the parish church of St Nicholas and the remains of the town wall, which was once used by citizens to protect themselves from enemy attacks.

Due to its central location, Quedlinburg is also an ideal starting point for excursions, hikes and cycle tours throughout the Harz Mountains. The enchanting Harz mountains, beautiful hiking trails, picturesque views and rugged cliffs are waiting to be discovered by you. And in the evening, the restaurants in Quedlinburg provide the perfect end to the day.

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CountyHarz Mountains
Altitude123m above sea level
Surface area120.52 km²
Population23,313 (Dec. 2022)
POSTCODE06484, 06485
Motor vehicle.HZ, HBS, QLB, WR

The town of Quedlinburg in the Harz mountains can look back on a long and extensive history. It was founded in 919 by King Henry I and soon developed into an important centre of education and culture. The town was home to many famous scholars, including the philosopher St Anselm and the poet Wolfram von Eschenbach.

In the year 1000, Emperor Otto III elevated Quedlinburg to the status of imperial city and it was one of seven cities in the empire to have this status. The town was an important centre of trade and production in the Middle Ages and was known for its silk, pottery and woollen goods.

In the 12th century, Quedlinburg became a royal residence and the site of a magnificent castle. At this time, Quedlinburg developed into a flourishing trading town and other magnificent buildings such as the church and town hall were built alongside the castle. In the 15th century, however, the town went into decline and was plundered by the Hussites in 1427. In 1617, Quedlinburg was annexed by Brandenburg and became part of Prussia.

The town was also damaged during the Second World War, but was later rebuilt. Today, Quedlinburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is a popular tourist destination, famous for its beautiful churches, cobbled streets and charming medieval architecture.

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