The life of Katharina von Bora
Katharina von Bora was probably born on January 29, 1499, to a family of landed gentry. At the end of 1504, her father gave her to the Brehna Benedictine convent for…
Appointment to the University of Wittenberg
On the recommendation of Johannes Reuchlin, Philip Melanchthon was appointed to Wittenberg University by Frederick the Wise in 1518. As a professor of…
The life of Lucas Cranach the Elder
In Lucas Cranach the Elder, born in 1472 in Kronach, Frederick the Wise appointed an artist as court painter in 1505 who, as a result of his painting workshop,…
Experience even more in Wörlitz Park
Impressions from the Wörlitz Park
Oranienbaum Castle and Park
The largely Dutch baroque Oranienbaum was redesigned in Chinese style by Prince Franz. In…
Actively explore the Dübener Heide
Experience the picturesque landscape of the Düben Heath up close, for example on a hike. Numerous hiking trails crisscross the heath landscape for 500 kilometers.…
The Fläming
The Fläming region stretches from southern Berlin to Magdeburg. Just outside the gates of Lutherstadt Wittenberg you will find one of the three nature parks located here: the…
From lignite to a tourist destination
On the former Golpa Nord lignite mining site in Gräfenhainichen, you can visit and in some cases even climb disused mining equipment in impressive surroundings.…
Arranging and booking accommodation in Wittenberg and the region City walks and tours by bus or with the Wittenberg Old Town Railway Event and group tours Tickets for events and concerts …
Independent - Café & Bar The perfect place to enjoy life and good food. The Independent has been around for more than 20 years and has been family-run by Christian Kreutz since September 2019. …
Traditional cuisine awaits you in the center of the old town right next to the "Rische Bach". Relax on the terrace and enjoy the specialties of the house.
Opening hours
daily from 11:00…