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Path to Luther through Wittenberg
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2-day short vacation Wittenberg

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Both the theses and the Bible translation of the reformer Martin Luther were printed in his print shop. Thus, Cranach the Elder also contributed to the progress of the Reformation.
Gewandeter Stadtführer bei Nacht
City trips
starting at 325,- €

"Once upon a time in Wittenberg..."

The historical city guard will walk you through the old town and tell you about the days of Luther and his companions.
Blick vom Turm der Schlosskirche auf die Stadtkirche St. Marien Wittenberg
City trips
starting at 95,- €

In the footsteps of Martin Luther and other famous personalities

Experience the historic city center of Wittenberg with all its famous sights of reformation.
Regional attractions

Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve

Experience untouched nature in the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve right on the doorstep of Lutherstadt.
Innenhof der Leucorea
©Alexander Baumbach
Sights

Leucorea

The time-honored Wittenberg University “Alma Mater Leucorea” was founded in 1502 and at the time surpassed all other universities in Germany in its reputation.
Miniatur Stadtmodell Marktplatz Wittenberg
©Alexander Baumbach
Museums

Museum of the municipal collections in the Zeughaus

Bringing the history of Lutherstadt Wittenberg to life is the aim of the Museum of Municipal Collections in the Zeughaus.
Thesentür an der Schlosskirche Wittenberg
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel
Sights

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Experience history up close at the original sites, four of which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Innenansicht Asisi Panorama
©Tom Schulze, asisi GmbH
Sights

Asisi Panorama

Experience day and night in Luther's Wittenberg in Yadegar Asisi's 360° panorama.
Außenfassade Bauhaus Dessau bei Abendlicht
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel
Activities

Bauhaus Dessau and master houses

UNESCO World Heritage Site and pioneer of modern architecture - visit the Bauhaus in Dessau.
Brunnen mit Hundertwasserschule im Hintergrund
©Alexander Baumbach
Sights

Hundertwasser School

The colorful facade of the grammar school was redesigned according to plans by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
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Philipp Melanchthon

Known as Praeceptor Germaniae (Teacher of Germany), he reformed education and was a prominent professor in the history of Wittenberg University.
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Sights

Cranach Courts & Cranach House

Where once Lucas Cranach the Elder had his painter's studio and ran his print shop, today guests from all over the world can still marvel at arts and crafts and find a little peace in the cultural hustle and bustle of the city.
Weihnachtlich beleuchtete Wittenberger Innenstadt
City trips
starting at 140,- €

Christmas Tour

Get a glimpse of German Christmas and discover Wittenberg during the Holiday Season.
Bunte Projektion in der Historischen Stadtinformation
©Thomas Klitzsch
Museums

Monastery church & historical city information center

The historical town information center in the monastery church invites you on a virtual journey back to the time of the Ascanians, who controlled the fortunes of the town long before the Reformation.
Waldweg auf dem Wanderweg Heidekammweg
Unterwegs auf dem Heidekammweg ©Verein Dübener Heide e.V.
Regional attractions

Nature Park Dübener Heide

The largest mixed forest in Germany offers a lot of variety and beautiful hiking and biking routes through untouched nature.
Werkssiedlung Piesteritz mit Torbogen
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel
Sights

Piesteritz factory estate

Discover Wittenberg's more recent history on a relaxed stroll through Germany's first car-free settlement.

Katharina von Bora

As a strong woman at Martin Luther's side, Katharina von Bora also became known as Herr Käthe.
Außenansicht der Stadtkirche
©Alexander Baumbach
Sights

St. Mary's Church

Experience the oldest building in the city and Martin Luther's Predigerkirche!
Activities
Außenansicht des Augusteums Wittenberg
©LutherMuseen, Tomasz Lewandowski
Museums

Special exhibitions at the Augusteum

The front building of today's Lutherhaus is known as the Augusteum. Changing special exhibitions take place in this part of the building. Let the historic walls take you back to the time of its construction around 1580.
Ausstellung im Futurea Science Center
©Anita Back
Museums

futurea-Wissenschaftszentrum

Hands-on experience for young and old. In the futurea Science Center, modern chemistry is explained in a playful and interactive way.
Reformationsfest
© WittenbergKultur e.V.
Events

Reformation Festival

Exciting events to mark the anniversary of the Reformation on October 31, 1517 by Martin Luther
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City trips
8,- € p.p.

Audio Guide Tour

Plan your city tour of Lutherstadt Wittenberg individually with your Audio Guide.
Schwanenteich Wittenberg
Nature

Embankments

Escape the cultural hustle and bustle of the old town on the city's green belt, the Wittenberg ramparts.
Schlosskirche Wittenberg bei Sonnenschein
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel
Sights

Castle church & castle

The lavishly restored castle and the castle church with its world-famous Thesis door are at the top of most people's list of sightseeing highlights.
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Regional attractions

Destinations for families

The region around Wittenberg has a lot to offer, also for children. Discover the World Heritage Region together with your children and family!
Ausstellung Stiftung Christliche Kunst
©Stiftung Christliche Kunst Wittenberg
Museums

Christian Art Foundation

The Christian Art Foundation is located in the south wing of Wittenberg Castle. The foundation's permanent exhibition features works by renowned international artists such as Picasso, Chagall and Kandinsky, in which the artists deal with existential questions about life and death or love and hate
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Swimming & Water Sports

Cooling down on hot days or wellness in winter, in Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the surrounding area you can dive in any season.
Aufbau des Hofkonzerts im Cranach-Hof
©WittenbergKultur e.V.
Events

Wittenberg courtyard concerts

Every year, the Wittenberg Art Association organizes an entertaining concert program with various artists and performers from different genres, so that all those interested in culture get their money's worth.
Radfahrer vor der Thesentür der Schlosskirche Wittenberg
©www.elberadweg.de, F. Meyer
Activities

Cycling routes around Wittenberg

Conquer nature by bike or an active sightseeing tour on two wheels: the bike routes around Wittenberg have a lot to offer!
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Events

Open monument day

On the Day of the Open Monument, numerous sights of Lutherstadt Wittenberg open their doors to various events.

Martin Luther

Martin Luther setzte mit seinen 95 Thesen die Reformation der Kirche in Gang und veränderte so auch nachhaltig die Gesellschaft.
Tanzbar der 70er Jahre nachgebaut
Tanzbar der 70er Jahre ©Haus der Alltagsgeschichte
Museums

House of everyday history

Embark on a journey through time to Wittenberg in the 20th century with faithfully recreated scenes of everyday life.

Wittenberg English Ministry

See all dates and ministers for English-speaking worship opportunities in the Castle Church or Town Church.
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Regional cycling routes

Discover the region around Wittenberg by bike. Numerous regional bike paths bring you closer to nature and history.
Erdmännchen im Wittenberger Tierpark
©WittenbergKultur e.V.
Activities

Zoos & Animal Parks

Experience the biodiversity of the animal world in the zoos and animal parks of Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the surrounding area.
Wörlitzer See im Sonnenschein von der Villa Hamilton
Wörlitzer See ©instagram.com/kathrin_msh
Activities

The Gartenreich Dessau-Wörlitz

The garden ensemble with beautiful buildings and castles invites you to a very special excursion.
Kunstwerk in der Ausstellung 10 Künstler
Museums

KunstPunkt Wittenberg

Changing exhibitions in the Old Town Hall Wittenberg invite you to linger.
Spielplatz an der Andreasbreite
©WittenbergKultur e.V.
Activities

Playgrounds

Adventurers watch out! The playgrounds in Wittenberg want to be boarded!
Lutherhof mit Lutherhaus im Sonnenschein
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel
Sights

LutherMuseums

Immerse yourself in the history of the Reformation and visit the Luther museums in Wittenberg.
Walweg auf dem Bismarckstieg
Bismarckstieg ©Naturpark Fläming e.V.
Activities

Nature Park Fläming

Diverse nature and impressive landscapes with beautiful hiking and biking routes await you in the Fläming/Saxony-Anhalt Nature Park.
Wittenberger Weinfest
© WittenbergKultur e.V.
Events

Wine Festival

The summer event highlight in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. As every year, numerous visitors are expected to attend the Wittenberg Wine Festival in the old town of Wittenberg.
Schaufelradbagger Big Wheel
©Ferropolis GmbH
Regional attractions

Ferropolis

Impressive witnesses of the region's lignite mining await you in the city of iron at Lake Gremmin.
Großer Hörsaal im Lutherhaus
©Wittenberg Kultur e.V., Tourist-Information Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Museums

Luther House & Augusteum

Visit the home of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora with the world's largest museum dedicated to the history of the Reformation.
Studier- und Sterbezimmer Philipp Melanchthons
©Alexander Baumbach
Museums

Melanchthon House

Find out more about the life and work of the reformer Philipp Melanchthon in the permanent exhibition.
Gewandeter Stadtführer Henkersmann
City trips
starting at 255,- €

Journey to the 16th Century

Let yourself be carried away to the late Middle Ages by a Wittenberg tour guide dressed in a historic costume.
Gedeckter Tisch
City trips
starting at 210,- €

Table Talks

Have Wittenberg at your table! Two guides in a historical costume will serve legends, old wives tales and gossip about the town.
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Activities

Regional cycling routes

Discover the region around Wittenberg by bike. Numerous regional bike paths bring you closer to nature and history.
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Lichtfiguren bei der Erlebnisnacht 2017
©Lutherstadt Wittenberg Marketing GmbH, Rüdiger Eichhorn
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Events

Open monument day

On the Day of the Open Monument, numerous sights of Lutherstadt Wittenberg open their doors to various events.
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Thesentür an der Schlosskirche Wittenberg
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Experience history up close at the original sites, four of which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Lutherhof mit Lutherhaus im Sonnenschein
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel

LutherMuseums

Immerse yourself in the history of the Reformation and visit the Luther museums in Wittenberg.
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Schlosskirche Wittenberg bei Sonnenschein
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel

Castle church & castle

The lavishly restored castle and the castle church with its world-famous Thesis door are at the top of most people's list of sightseeing highlights.
see more
Außenansicht der Stadtkirche
©Alexander Baumbach

St. Mary's Church

Experience the oldest building in the city and Martin Luther's Predigerkirche!
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Großer Hörsaal im Lutherhaus
©Wittenberg Kultur e.V., Tourist-Information Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Luther House & Augusteum

Visit the home of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora with the world's largest museum dedicated to the history of the Reformation.
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Studier- und Sterbezimmer Philipp Melanchthons
©Alexander Baumbach

Melanchthon House

Find out more about the life and work of the reformer Philipp Melanchthon in the permanent exhibition.
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Cranach Courts & Cranach House

Where once Lucas Cranach the Elder had his painter's studio and ran his print shop, today guests from all over the world can still marvel at arts and crafts and find a little peace in the cultural hustle and bustle of the city.
see more
Innenansicht Asisi Panorama
©Tom Schulze, asisi GmbH

Asisi Panorama

Experience day and night in Luther's Wittenberg in Yadegar Asisi's 360° panorama.
see more
Innenhof der Leucorea
©Alexander Baumbach

Leucorea

The time-honored Wittenberg University “Alma Mater Leucorea” was founded in 1502 and at the time surpassed all other universities in Germany in its reputation.
see more
Brunnen mit Hundertwasserschule im Hintergrund
©Alexander Baumbach

Hundertwasser School

The colorful facade of the grammar school was redesigned according to plans by the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
see more
Werkssiedlung Piesteritz mit Torbogen
©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel

Piesteritz factory estate

Discover Wittenberg's more recent history on a relaxed stroll through Germany's first car-free settlement.
see more
Schwanenteich Wittenberg

Embankments

Escape the cultural hustle and bustle of the old town on the city's green belt, the Wittenberg ramparts.
see more
Bunte Projektion in der Historischen Stadtinformation
©Thomas Klitzsch

Monastery church & historical city information center

The historical town information center in the monastery church invites you on a virtual journey back to the time of the Ascanians, who controlled the fortunes of the town long before the Reformation.
see more

Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve

Experience untouched nature in the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve right on the doorstep of Lutherstadt.
see more

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