Attractions in and around Quedlinburg

Like only a few cities in Germany, Quedlinburg still has its medieval structure consisting of the Royal City, the Old Town and the New Town (built in the 13th century) as well as the Muenzenberg, the ruins of a Romanesque Convent.

Therefore the inner city was added as a Monument to the World Heritage list of UNESCO.

Details at http://www.unesco-welterbe.de

The popular Nordharzer town theatre is known far beyond Quedlinburg. This is due not only to the quality of its performances and concerts, but also to the extraordinary venues that make a visit an unforgettable experience.

Details at http://www.nordharzer-staedtebundtheater.de

This gallery has one of the world's most important collections of prints as well as numerous watercolours and drawings by the Bauhaus artist Lyonel Feiniger (1871 - 1956).

The collection is complemented by works of other artists of Classic modernism such as Lovis Corinth, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Emil Nolde.

Details at http://www.feininger-galerie.de

The Harz Narrow Gauge Steam Railway has expanded its network up to Quedlinburg. Since 2005, you can explore the Harz by Selketalbahn, Harzquerbahn and the Brockenbahn, starting in Quedlinburg. Many attractions along the routes are waiting for your visit.

Detailed information at http://www.hsb-wr.de

Here you have the opportunity to see where the witches are at home. On Walpurgis night you can take part in a special kind of ritual experience. You will meet many witches and devils myths and tales to tell.

You also can enjoy a ride on the cable cars, a visit to the zoo, mountain theatre and summer toboggan run.

Details at http://www.harzer-bergtheater.de

This fully restored castle has to offer throughout the year many interesting events, such as falconry demonstrations, concerts and a medieval castle festival. Several original documents of the "Sachsenspiegel", the oldest written law in Germany, are on display in the castle.

Details at http://www.burg-falkenstein.de

The Baumann cave and Hermann cave are just steps apart. In the caves are many stalactites and stalagmites attractions such as Goethe hall, palm grotto and the skeleton of the cave bear.

In summer there are concerts held in the caves. 

Details at http://www.ruebeland.com

Every last weekend in June Dixieland and swing days are organized in Quedlinburg. It is held in the cattle yard, in historic buildings and idyllic farms, where selected jazz formations are playing.

One of the special attractions is the Dixie-Train to Silberhuette (village) and back to Quedlinburg (early booking required).

Details at http://www.quedlinburg-swingt.de