Altstadt Quedlinburg
Travelling through time
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The historic old town of Quedlinburg is characterised by winding alleyways and over 2000 well-preserved half-timbered houses dating back eight centuries. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994 and has truly earned this title with its unique atmosphere. Cosy cafés invite you to linger and there is something to suit every taste in the mostly owner-managed shops.
Sights in Quedlinburg's old town centre
The Old Town invites you to take a stroll along the cobbled streets. Don't miss the Renaissance town hall with its vine-covered façade, right on the market square. Numerous Romanesque and Gothic churches characterise the cityscape. The collegiate church on the Schlossberg, for example, which was built in the 11th century, is well worth a visit. It is part of the famous convent of St Mathilde.
From the Münzenberg with its picturesque half-timbered houses, you have a unique view over the town and the Harz foreland. For a break, we recommend a trip to the Brühl Park, which is also a World Heritage Site and which Theodor Fontane raved about.
How to get there
Quedlinburg is easy to reach by car via the A36 motorway or the A79 and A6 trunk roads. You can also get to the town by bus from Aschersleben or Wernigerode. We recommend travelling by train, especially for events such as the Kaiserfrühling, a medieval spectacle or the Guild Festival in August. At weekends, you can even travel from Berlin without changing trains.
Advent town of Quedlinburg
Finally, we have an insider tip for you. A visit to Quedlinburg's old town is particularly worthwhile in the run-up to Christmas. The "Advent in the Courtyards" event takes place on three Advent weekends. This is when the 20 most beautiful courtyards open their doors. The light installation at the Mathildenbrunnen fountain and the atmospheric Christmas market are well worth seeing. Throughout December, children can look forward to Germany's largest Advent calendar on the Schlossberg.
On 1 November 2003, the Deutsche Bundesbank issued a 100 euro commemorative coin for the World Heritage City of Quedlinburg. It was produced in an edition of 80,000 pieces from 99.99% gold at an issue price of €190. It is legal tender, but its current value is many times higher than its face value.
Markt 1
06484 Quedlinburg
| E-Mail: | qtm@quedlinburg.de |
| Telefon : | +49 (3946) 905 620 |
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