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Tanzbar der 70er Jahre ©Haus der Alltagsgeschichte

Museums

House of everyday history

Embark on a journey back in time to 20th century Wittenberg with faithfully recreated everyday scenes.

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.

©Anita Back

Museums

futurea Science Center

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

©Alexander Baumbach

Museums

Museum of City History

Bringing the history of Lutherstadt Wittenberg to life is the goal of the Museum of City History in the Zeughaus.

Activities

Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve

You can experience untouched nature in the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve right outside the gates of Lutherstadt.

Events

Reformation Festival

Exciting events to mark the anniversary of the Reformation on October 31, 1517 by Martin Luther

©Thomas Klitzsch

Sights

Monastery Church & Historic City Information Center

The historical town information center in the monastery church invites you on a virtual journey to the time of the Ascanians, who guided the fate of the town long before the Reformation.

©Alexander Baumbach

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City church St. Marien

Experience the oldest building in the city and Martin Luther's Preacher Church!

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.

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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!

Wörlitzer See ©instagram.com/kathrin_msh

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The Gartenreich Dessau-Wörlitz

The garden ensemble with beautiful buildings and castles invites you to a very special excursion.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

Experience history up close at the original sites, four of which have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Melanchthon House

Learn more about the life and work of the reformer Philipp Melanchthon in the permanent exhibition.

Activities

©Wittenberg Kultur e.V., Tourist-Information Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Sights

Luther House in Wittenberg

Visit the home of Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora with the largest Reformation history museum in the world.

©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

Museums

KunstPunkt Wittenberg

Changing exhibitions in the Old Town Hall Wittenberg invite you to stay.

City trips

starting at 140,- €

Christmas Tour

Get a glimpse of German Christmas and discover Wittenberg during the Holiday Season.

©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel

Sights

Piesteritz Worker's Estate

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

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Regional attractions

Ferropolis

Impressive witnesses of the region's lignite mining await you in the city of iron at Lake Gremmin.

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Special exhibition in the Augusteum

The front building of today's Luther House 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 origin around 1580.

©Tom Schulze, asisi GmbH

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Asisi Panorama

Experience day and night in Luther's Wittenberg in Yadegar Asisi's 360° panorama.

©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.

©WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg, Uwe Weigel

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Bauhaus Dessau and master houses

UNESCO World Heritage Site and pioneer of modern architecture - visit the Bauhaus in Dessau.

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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.

Katharina von Bora

As a strong woman at Martin Luther's side, Katharina von Bora also became known as Herr Käthe.

Martin Luther

Martin Luther setzte mit seinen 95 Thesen die Reformation der Kirche in Gang und veränderte so auch nachhaltig die Gesellschaft.

©Alexander Baumbach

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Leucorea

The venerable Wittenberg University "Alma Mater Leucorea" was founded as early as 1502 and in its time surpassed all other universities in Germany in reputation.

©Alexander Baumbach

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Hundertwasserschule

The colorful facade of the high school was rebuilt according to the plans of the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

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Christian art foundation

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

Wittenberg English Ministry

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

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Wall systems

Escape the cultural hustle and bustle of the old town on the city's green belt, the Wittenberg Wallanlagen.

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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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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.

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.

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Wittenberg Renaissance Music Festival

Lutherstadt Wittenberg attracts with numerous events around music and the Renaissance. The Renaissance Music Festival is one of the annual highlights of Lutherstadt Wittenberg.

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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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City festival for Luther's wedding

The largest city festival in Central Germany in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Be there when Martin Luther and Katharina von Bora marry for the 26th time.

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Nature Park Fläming

Diverse nature and impressive landscapes with beautiful hiking and biking routes await you in the Fläming/Saxony-Anhalt Nature Park.

Events

Wittenberg Night Experience

It's a night of special art and cultural experiences that puts unknown and familiar places in a new light.

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Christmas markets in Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Around the unique backdrop of the Wittenberg market, almond burners, mulled wine sellers and craftsmen will once again offer their Christmas goods in small wooden huts.