Things to do in Saxony-Anhalt - 9 great experiences in Germany

Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | What to see and do in Saxony-Anhalt? This German state offers everything from picturesque half-timbered towns and beautiful parks to dramatic scenery and locally produced wine. Not to mention history, culture and design!

Saxony-Anhalt

We have traveled to Saxony-Anhalt with our camper van, and we have visited a number of exciting and interesting places. We have now put together a guide to the state, which we are presenting in collaboration with the German Tourist Office.

Saxony-Anhalt is located just north-east of the centre of Germany. The capital of the state is Magdeburg, and other major cities include Halle an der Saale and Dessau-Rosslau.

What can you see and do in Saxony-Anhalt?

So what is there to see and do in Saxony-Anhalt? The fact is that this region offers a great variety of experiences. Here you will find our best tips in a list. Further down, you will also find tips on events.

1. See architecture in Magdeburg

Magdeburg is sometimes referred to as the 'Otto City' because of two very different Ottos who were important in its history: Emperor Otto I in the 10th century and inventor and politician Otto von Guericke in the 17th century.

The city is 1200 years old and offers everything from Romanesque architecture to memories of the GDR. You'll also find the impressive cathedral, the stunning green citadel designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser and the Elbauenpark, with its very special Millennium Tower. Not to be missed:

• Magdeburg Cathedral
• The Green Citadel
• Elbauenpark with Jahrtausendturm

Parking space for motorhomes: If you're travelling by campervan, you can stay overnight at "Am Winterhafen", which is well located and has all the services you need. Another central alternative, but without services, is Petriförder.

READ MORE: Things to do in Magdeburg - 12 tips for the Ottostadt in Germany

2. Strolling in the crossroads town of Quedlinburg

Quedlinburg is a wonderfully picturesque little town with around 1300 half-timbered houses. The town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its 'rare example of a medieval European town'. The old half-timbered house Ständerbau houses a museum that tells the history of half-timbered architecture from the 14th to the 19th century.

Quedlinburg's Castle Hill is home to the castle and St Servatius Abbey Church. You can also enjoy the view from the Münzenberg or simply stroll through the charming neighbourhoods, cafés and delicatessens. Don't miss:

• The Corsican Museum in Ständerbau
• Slottsberget with the castle and the abbey church
• Mountain of coins

Parking space for motorhomes: There is a centrally located site at the "Schlossparkplatz" on Schenkgasse. It looks like a normal car park, but it also has most of the services a motorhome needs, including electricity.

READ MORE: What to do in Quedlinburg - 12 tips for a cute half-timbered town

3. Experience Regenstein Castle

Regenstein Castle is a historic castle ruin, which you can find in Blankenburg in the Harz mountain region. The castle was built during the Middle Ages, on a 294-meter-high sandstone cliff, to be impregnable to enemies. The Regenstein counts lived here until the 15th century, when they moved to Blankenburg Castle, and Regenstein fell into disrepair.

Today, you can visit the ruins of the castle and fantasise about times gone by. There are also several hiking trails nearby, including the "Heers" site, which is filled with sandstone caves. Not to be missed:

• Castle ruins with a view
• Hiking trails
• Sandstone caves in Heers

Parking space for motorhomes: Not far from Regenstein Castle is the "Parkplatz am Schnappelberg", at Schnappelberg 2 in Blankenburg. It has electricity, toilets and fresh water.

4. Take the train to Brocken from Wernigerode

Wernigerode is another fantastic and picturesque half-timbered town in Saxony-Anhalt. Here you can stroll through cosy alleyways and check out the peach-coloured town hall, which looks almost like something out of a fairy tale. You can also make your way to Wernigerode Castle, which sits on a hill with great views.

Wernigerode can also serve as a starting point for taking the 'Harzer Schmalspurbahnen', chugging behind a steam locomotive all the way to the top of the Brocken at an altitude of 1141 metres. The journey, which takes just under two hours, is a very popular adventure in Saxony-Anhalt. Don't miss out:

• Town hall in Wernigerode
• Wernigerode Castle
• Harzer Schmalspurbahnen

Parking space for motorhomes: The Katzenteich site, at Am katzenteich 10, is in an excellent location for visiting the city. It also has most of the services you need, including electricity.

READ MORE: What to do in Wernigerode - 12 tips for a German gem

5. Walk on the Titan RT suspension bridge

One thing you don't want to miss doing in Saxony-Anhalt is going to Titan RT suspension bridge. The bridge, which is 483 meters long, crosses the valley and the Rappbode dam in the Harz. You have fantastic views from the bridge, and you also have a nice view of the bridge itself both from the road that crosses the dam and from the height above.

If you are not satisfied with walking across the bridge, you can try various action-packed adventures such as ziplining or 'gigaswing', which is a variant of bungee jumping. Right next to the bridge is also the 39 metre high 'Solitaire' observation tower, where you can go up with a catapult and down via 'wall running'. Not to be missed:

• Walk on the Titan RT bridge
• Zipline or Gigaswing
• Solitaire observation tower

Parking space for motorhomes: Near the bridge there is a car park called Reiterhof an der Talsperre. The site has electricity and other services.

6. Meet witches in Thale in the Harz Mountains

Thale is a small town in the Harz mountain region, which serves as a perfect starting point for several wonderful adventures in nature. From here you can, among other things, get to the popular Hexentanzplatz, or ”Witches” Dance Place”. If you want, you can start with a ride on the lift and then alternate the hike with, for example, a visit to the Witch’s House.

In Thale you can also hike around the Teufelsmauer (Devil's Wall). This hike offers spectacular views of four dramatic mountain ridges. The scenery here is just as spectacular as the name suggests. Don't miss out:

• Witch's dance floor
• The witch's house
• Devil's Wall

Parking space for motorhomes: Klostercamping Thale, at Wendhusenstrasse 3, has an excellent location for the Teufelsmauer. Parking An der Hütte, at An der Hütte, has no services, but is in an excellent location for visiting Hexentanzplatz by lift.

7. Explore Bauhaus design in Dessau

If you are interested in design, you can't miss Dessau, or Dessau-Rosslau as the municipality is actually called. It was here that the German design school and design movement Bauhaus developed, which later led to what we call 'funkis'. Dessau is home to no less than 300 Bauhaus buildings and three UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Today you can visit the Bahaus School, the House of the Masters and the Bauhaus Museum. There are also several nice parks and castles in the area, such as Mosigkau Castle and Oranienbaum Castle and Castle Park. Not to be missed:

• House of Masters
• Bauhaus Museum
• Oranienbaum Castle and Castle Park

Parking space for motorhomes: The Seesportverein Dessau, at Leopoldshafen 4, is a small and cosy place nicely located on the Elbe. It has all the services you need, including electricity. You can also park at Flugplatz Hugo Junkers.

READ MORE: Things to do in Dessau – 13 tips for the Bauhaus city

8. Walk in Wörlitzer Park

Wörlitz Park is part of the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom, which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its exceptional example of landscape design during the Enlightenment. The park is enormous and offers plenty of surprises.

Throughout the park you can discover bridges, caves, statues and monuments. You can also see the Gothic House, Wörlitz Castle and Stein Island with Villa Hamilton and an unusual attraction in the form of an artificial volcano. Not to be missed:

• Gothic house
• Wörlitz Castle
• Ön Stein

Parking space for motorhomes: Grossparkplatz Seespitze, on Coswiger Strasse, is in a great location for visiting the site. There are many pitches, and electricity is available at the sites.

9. Getting acquainted with Luther in Wittenberg

Wittenberg, or Lutherstadt Wittenberg as it is known, is famous for the fact that the Reformation was thought to have started here when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the castle church. Today, several sites in the city are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their connection to this historical development.

There are plenty of historical buildings in Wittenberg, such as the castle church and the town church. It is also interesting to visit the Luther House. If you want history brought to life in a modern way, check out the "Wittenberg 360°" panoramic experience. Don't miss it:

• The castle church and the castle museum
• Luther's house
• Wittenberg 360

Parking space for motorhomes: For example, there is a small car park at Hotel Wittenberg, at Kurfürstenring 32. It's close to the city and has electricity and toilet and shower facilities, at an extra cost.

READ MORE: Things to do in Wittenberg – 11 tips for the Luther city

More to do in Saxony-Anhalt

Of course, there's even more to see and do in Saxony-Anhalt than what we've mentioned above. Here are some more exciting and interesting destinations that are on our bucket list:

Halle an der Saale

One of the largest cities in Saxony-Anhalt, Halle is the birthplace of composer Georg Friedrich Händel. Today you can visit the Händel-Haus to learn more about the composer. At the "Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte" you can also see the Nebra Sky Disk, the world's oldest image of the universe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Naumburg an der Saale

In Naumburg, you can check out Naumburg Cathedral, which in German is officially called Naumburger Dom St. Peter und Paul. Known for its architecture, coloured glass and sculptures, this church building is considered so unique that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lutherstadt Eisleben

In Lutherstadt Eisleben, as in Wittenberg, you can follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther. Among other things, you can visit Martin Luther's birth house, which today also serves as a museum.

Merseburg

Merseburg is a town on the river Saale where you can see the mighty cathedral and Schloss Merseburg castle.

Europa-Rosarium in Sangerhausen

The traditional mining town of Sangerhausen is home to the Europa-Rosarium with 8,700 varieties of roses and around 80,000 rose bushes.

Wine regions Saale-Unstruut

Food and wine are an important part of the culture in Saxony-Anhalt. This includes the Saale-Unstrut region, Germany's northernmost wine-growing area. Wine has been grown here for over a thousand years and the wine region is considered one of Germany's most beautiful. Mostly white dry wines are made from grapes such as Pinot Bland, Riesling and Pinot Gris. There are various wine routes to follow in the area, and wine festivals are organised in the summer.

You can find more information on things to see and do in Saxony-Anhalt at federal state website on Unesco heritage and on the website of the German Tourist Board on German Local Culture.