{"id":18870,"date":"2021-09-11T16:34:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-11T14:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/?page_id=18870"},"modified":"2021-10-20T08:44:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T06:44:28","slug":"madgeburg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fromplacetoplace.travel\/madgeburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Madgeburg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Magdeburg is the state capital of Saxony-Anhalt. The city lies at the intersection of the Elbe, Elbe-Havel and Mittelland Canal and has transformed itself from a rather unattractive industrial city into a green city attractive to tourists, ideal for a city trip to Magdeburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visitors to Magdeburg are mainly drawn to the city centre with its imposing cathedral and the Green Citadel Gr\u00fcne Zitadelle), which was designed by Hundertwasser. A trip to the green lungs of the city, such as the Elbauenpark or a boat trip on the Elbe, should not be missed on a city trip to Magdeburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can get a very good first overview of the city on a city tour of Magdeburg. It's not a tour where you can hop on or off at will, but a leisurely drive through the city.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Magdeburg city tour →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> In front of Magdeburg's city hall lies the Old Market Square. A tour of the square takes you past some landmarks and small discoveries that are easy to overlook.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Old Market Square →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Who does not know them, the beautiful buildings of Friedensreich Hundertwasser. The Green Citadel Magdeburg is the last project he worked on before his death.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Green Citadel Magdeburg →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \"Waterway crossing Magdeburg - what's so special about that? It's just the crossing of two rivers or canals. \"That was my first thought when we decided to stop there briefly on our way back from Magdeburg to Berlin.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Magdeburg waterway crossing →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> If you leave Magdeburg city centre and cross to the other side of the Elbe bank, you can visit the viewing platform on the Albinm\u00fcller Tower in Rothehorn Park and enjoy a completely different view of the city from there.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Albinm\u00fcller Tower →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> In the heart of Magdeburg you cannot miss the Magdeburg Cathedral, which bears the official name Dom zu Magdeburg St. Mauritius und Katharina. A visit is not to be missed during a stay in Magdeburg - there is much to discover here.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Magdeburg Cathedral →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> As in every city we visit, we set out to find breweries, beer gardens and brewpubs. Finding a beer garden in Magdeburg where we felt comfortable and the beer tasted good was done quickly.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Magdeburg beer garden →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Magdeburg calls itself the Otto City. The name comes not only from the most famous Otto in German history, Otto I, but also from a \"second Otto\" who was born and worked in the city.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Magdeburg hemispheres →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> In Magdeburg's old town, almost on the banks of the Elbe, stands Johanniskirche. Today the building is no longer used as a church, but as a venue for events. Visitors are welcome and the view from the church tower is unique.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Johanniskirche →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> According to legend, Till Eulenspiegel was in Magdeburg, and there are even two stories about him. So it's not surprising that you also meet Till Eulenspiegel in Magdeburg.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Eulenspiegel in Magdeburg →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> The Elbauenpark in Magdeburg covers a good 100 hectares and we had 100% relaxation, 100% fun and 100% surprise factor during our visit.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Elbauenpark →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>