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WORLD 4 Anniversary of the 2017 5 2016 – Reformation and One World Many people from around the world come to bitions, musical concerts, symposia, historical Wittenberg to trace the footsteps of the great celebrations and festivals unmatched throughout 6 Events in 2017/ Holiday arrangements reformer, Dr. Martin , and to draw inspira- the world. Four UNESCO World Heritage Sites 7 Reformation summer 2017 tion from the pervading spirit of that time in the alone, the largest museum in the world dedicated historic centre of the famous Lutheran town on to the history of the Reformation and the unique 8 – 9 Sights to see the Elbe. Lutherstadt Wittenberg moves people, surrounding natural and cultural landscape of 10 – 11 Culture impresses and enthuses them. A cycle tour the middle Elbe with further UNESCO Cultural brings other visitors to Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Natural Heritage Sites, all illustrate why 12 – 13 Events in 2016 on one of the major cycle routes in Europe, and Wittenberg is truly the centre of world culture. 14 Guided tours of the town others again make the pilgrimage on foot along 15 Jakobsweg or Lutherweg to Wittenberg. Once EXPERIENCE Town map upon a time, the world was changed from Wit- 16 – 19 Tips for excursions starting from tenberg, and now Wittenberg is a meeting place Anyone who believes that the experience of the Lutherstadt Wittenberg for the world! "Lutherstadt Wittenberg" is a relic of the past, 20 is as yet unaware of the innumerable facets and Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the River Elbe CULTURE attractions on offer in Wittenberg itself, but also 21 International guests in the whole region between Berlin and Leipzig, 22 – 23 Day trips With the countdown to the 500th anniversary the so-called "Gardens" which is well capable of the nailing of the theses - the so-called Luther of filling more than a single stay with holiday 24 – 25 Hits for kids and families Decade lasting until 2017 - Lutherstadt Witten- experiences. 26 Lutherstadt Eisleben +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 berg will become the focus of the entire Christian www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de world, but also of art and culture lovers as well as Come to Wittenberg and immerse yourself in the 27 GLC AG fans of history. Every year sees a veritable firework unique wealth of "World - Culture - Experience" 28 Map of the surrounding area display of high-quality events such as art exhi- offered by this famous town and the Luther - - Gardens region.

3 Anniversary of the Reformation 2017

500 years of the Reformation unique ecclesiastical, artistic and musical impres- Luther Decade sions of this historic day. Hundreds of colourful Celebrate the Reformation Festival with us! On players will take you back to a time 500 years ago. The Luther Decade denotes the last ten years 31 October 1517, nailed his 95 The market place and Old Town squares are awash leading up to the 500th anniversary of the nailing theses against the abuse of the sale of indulgences with jugglers, musicians, landlords, artisans and of the theses to the church door which will be cel- on the door of the Schlosskirche in Wittenberg, travelling folk from the Middle Ages. ebrated throughout and the world as the thereby not only changing the ecclesiastical world anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. Luther's but setting in motion a worldwide "reformation" town of Wittenberg will be a central location in politics, business, science, theology, art and Tip: Book your central accommodation in for events to mark this anniversary as it was here culture as well as in the social fabric which still good time together with the right programme that Martin Luther lived and worked, here that leaves traces today. of events. This will make your visit an unfor- he nailed his theses, and here that he now lies in gettable experience. The Tourist Information his grave. Today the largest museum in the world As in every year, the beginning of the Reformation Office for Lutherstadt Wittenberg - opposite dedicated to the history of the Reformation is to +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 is celebrated in Lutherstadt Wittenberg on 31 Oc- the famous theses door - will be happy to help be found here in the shape of the Luther House. www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de tober with one of the largest and most beautiful you plan and book your stay. festivals in Central Germany. Come and see the Every year of the Luther decade will focus on a Reformation festival! Collect and experience the different aspect of the Reformation which will

4 be celebrated in Lutherstadt Wittenberg with lic discussions. One can be especially curious to THE LUTHER DECADE UNTIL 2017 numerous events, exhibitions and congresses, but hear self-critical words on the Church's mistakes also musically and artistically. in the history of colonialism and missionary work and the lasting effects they have had. 2016 – Reformation and One World Let us together look forward to a further exciting The theme of the last of the decade years before year and please take the opportunity to visit the the Reformation anniversary in 2017 will draw country where the Reformation started! attention to the worldwide dimension of the ef- Opening of the Luther Decade ANNIVERSARY OF THE fects and responsibilities of the Reformation. The The Reformation The Reformation and The Profession Reformation and TheEducation Reformationand Freedom The Reformationand The Music Reformation and The Tolerance Reformation and ThePolitics Reformation – Images and and Bible One World ambitious objective but also the assignment of the 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 theme year will be to reawaken and raise awareness REFORMATION of our "..... One World" on a lasting basis.

For example, subjects such as environmental poli- cy, the peace movement or social policy will act as a stimulus and provide content for numerous pub-

5 HIGHLIGHTS EVENTS 2017 13/5-5/11/2017 Special National Exhibition "Luther! 95 People – 95 Treasures" 13–14/05/2017 Mayflower Festival 24–27/05/2017 36th German Evangelical Church Day 28/05/2017 Final service to mark Church Day Anniversary 09–11/06/2017 Luther's Wedding of the 03–06/08/2017 Wine Festival 19/08/2017 Adventure Night Luther House Reformation 23–24/09/2017 Potters' Market 06/10/2017 Wittenberg's Night of the Lights 22–31/10/2017 Renaissance Musical Festival Wittenberg - Experience 500 years On Luther's trail to the Anniversary 2017 31/10/2017 Reformation Party of Reformation in a single day of the Reformation

The countdown to the anniversary On a guided tour of the historic Old Town, you can Experience history at first hand and visit the original of the Reformation is running! discover the most important sights of the town on sites of the Reformation. Find out everything you need foot or in the comfort of an Old Town Railway. Your to know about the earth-shattering history of Luther- Lutherstadt Wittenberg will be a central location for ticket will also gain you entry to the Special National stadt Wittenberg on an individual tour with an audio events as part of the anniversary of the Reformation Exhibition in the Augusteum, "Luther! 95 People – guide, a comfortable ride on the Old Town Railway or in 2017. Because it was here that Luther lived and 95 Treasures" The exhibition focuses on the history of as part of a guided tour of the town. worked, here that he nailed his theses to the door and its effect on world history. Your visit and here that he lies buried. Whether it's for a stay to the Reformation panorama will allow you to im- • 1 night incl. breakfast of several days or a day trip, the Tourist Information merse yourself in Reformation history and experience • 1 x fee for audio guide or trip on the Old Town Office for Lutherstadt Wittenberg will be happy to Railway help you with your holiday planning. at first hand the events of 500 years ago. • 1 x brief guide to Wittenberg per room • Our services for you • Audio-Guide or trip with Wittenberg's Old Town 1 x "Martin Luther" biography per room • 1 x "Theses Sheet" • Planning, organising and booking guided tours Railway • Culture tax of the town, churches and museums, guided • Entry to the Special National Exhibition tour of events as well as day programmes and "Luther! 95 People – 95 Treasures" programmes for several days • Entry to the Reformation panorama PRICE: € 125.00 p. p. in double room, • Arranging and reserving accommodation in town hotel +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 Surcharge for single room € 70.00 Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the region PRICE: € 29.00 p. p. www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de • Flat rate quotations for groups and people travel- PRICE: € 89.00 p. p. in double room, ling alone mid-range hotel in the region • Making dining arrangements in Lutherstadt Period of travel: 13/05 – 05/11/2017 Surcharge for single room € 40.00 Wittenberg and the region Travel time: all year round • Tickets to regional events 6 Reformation Summer in 2017 From 3 November 2016 the Reformation Roadmap will link up 68 cities in 19 European countries. After starting off in Geneva, the show truck will arrive in Central Germany in May This name refers to six Kirchentag-style gatherings to be held ‘on the 2017, ending up in Wittenberg in time for the World Reformation way’ to the festive closing service of the Kirchentag in Wittenberg. They Exhibition. will take place in Leipzig, Magdeburg, Halle/Eisleben, Dessau-Rosslau, Jena/Weimar and Erfurt. Local programmes will offer a variety of events related to the life of the cities, past and present. Above all, there will be lots of opportunity for personal encounter – a unique way for participants to get to know outstanding sites in the cultural region A 360° panorama provides a lively re-evocation of Wittenberg at the of Central Germany, or see them in a new light. time of Philipp Melanchthon, Cranach the Elder and the Younger, , Martin Luther and his fellow Reformer . This attraction will be on show in the city from October 2016 and also after the World Reformation Exhibition. Artist Yadegar Asisi depicts outstanding historical events in huge circular images.

The Kirchentag, coinciding with year of the Reformation anniversary, is a civil society forum devoted to international political issues and human concerns in families and society. After the approx. 2000 individual events on the programme in Berlin, participants will gather on the Elbe meadows near Wittenberg to conclude the Kirchentag with a huge festive service.

Open gates show the way to a peaceful future and, during the 2017 Reformation Summer, Wittenberg will feature seven The Kirchentag in Berlin – Wittenberg and the ‘Kirchentag on the Way’ will such gates. Representing seven conclude with a festive service on the Elbe River meadows, which offer a thematic areas, they have been good view of the city skyline from south. The huge open-air service is not designed by students from only for Kirchentag participants. Everyone is welcome to join in singing, different German-speaking praying, listening, worshipping and asking for God’s blessing for all thoughts universities. The city and its and ideas inspired by the Reformation. Many will come early, meeting up embankments will become an on Saturday evening to experience a ‘night of lights’ and sleep out under event area for 16 topic weeks the stars. The service on Sunday will lead into a popular festival where with activities focusing on issues participants can continue to meet and e.g. enjoy a big-stage concert on the of real-life relevance. Elbe meadows. Design: ALEKS & SHANTU GmbH – www.aleksundshantu.com, Illustration: Daniel Leyva Daniel Illustration: www.aleksundshantu.com, – GmbH SHANTU & ALEKS Design:

7 Sights to see in the Lutherstadt

Wittenberg UNESCO UNESCO UNESCO World World World Cultural Cultural Cultural Heritage Heritage Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage Site - St. Mary's Church UNESCO World Heritage Site - Schlosskirche Kirchplatz 20, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Luther House Wittenberg sermons Schlossplatz, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Collegienstr. 54, Lutherstadt Wittenberg From May to October once a month, The municipal and parish church of St. Mary is you can hear well-known personalities The Schlosskirche church was built in 1506 on the the town's oldest building and today is one of the The Luther House was originally built as an Augustine talking about subjects to do with the cur- foundations of the original castle of the Elector of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Martin Luther monastery in 1504 in Collegienstraße in Wittenberg be- rent year in the Luther Decade as part of . It was to the door of this church that Luther the reformer preached in this church. His pulpit fore Martin Luther lived there from 1508 and later it was the Sunday service in the town church. nailed his famous 95 theses. "A mighty fortress is has been preserved and has been lent to the Luther used as the residence of Luther's family. Today the Luther our God" - this line from the well-known psalm and House for viewing. Luther's companion, Johannes House is the largest museum in the world dedicated to hymn by Martin Luther stands resplendent in large Bugenhagen, was the first evangelical minister in the Reformation and it is listed as a UNESCO World letters on the church tower of this impressive place Wittenberg and he organised the Reformation in Heritage Site. When you go there, don't miss Luther's of worship. Today you can visit Luther's grave inside northern Europe. Many art-historical items bear study which has been preserved in its original state, the the church and the last resting place of the reformer, witness to the time of the Reformation In the town university lectern in the Large Lecture Hall, a contempo- Philipp Melanchthon. The beautiful organ is also church of St. Mary's, among them the Reformation rary indulgence chest and Martin Luther's pulpit from well worth inspecting. The Schlosskirche is one of altar and valuable panel paintings by Cranach. It which he preached. 1,000 original exhibits speak of the Wittenberg's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Due was in the neighbouring Corpus Christi Chapel life and work of Luther the reformer, but also of his daily to construction work, it is not possible to view the where Martin Luther challenged the Pope to con- family life and the rich history of his influence. Schlosskirche. The re-opening of the Schlosskirche will vene a Council to decide on his trial as a heretic. be celebrated with a large service on 2 October 2016. OPENING TIMES April – October OPENING TIMES daily 9.00 am – 6.00 pm November – March: OPENING HOURS Info Centre Schlosskirche Easter – October Mon – Sat 10.00 am – 6.00 pm Tue – Sun 10.00 am – 5.00 pm +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 Mon – Sat 10.00 am – 12.00 noon and Sun 11.30 am – 6.00 pm In preparation for the anniversary of the Reformation, www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm November – Easter: Mon – Sat 10.00 am – 4.00 pm the Luther House will remain closed from 29 August Sun 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm Sun 11.30 am – 4.00 pm 2016 to April 2017.

8 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Cranach Courtyards Markt 4 and Schlossstraße 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site - LEUCOREA Melanchthon's House Collegienstr. 62, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Collegienstr. 60, Lutherstadt Wittenberg The painter, Lucas Cranach the Elder, was over a cup of coffee and a piece of cake, and away appointed to the Saxon Court in Wittenberg by from the hurly burly. The Cranach Foundation runs The venerable Wittenberg University was founded Melanchthon's House was built in the style of the Re- the Elector Friedrich the Wise. He lived here for a youth art school in Schlossstraße which offers in 1502 and in its time, its reputation surpassed naissance and it represents an architectural jewel, be- almost half a century and created the works that courses for children, adolescents and adults. that of Germany's other universities. The most ing considered to be one of the most beautiful burger are now to be found in world's great museums: important scholars of the day studied here. Apart houses in the town of Wittenberg. This is where the He painted portraits of the Electors CRANACH EXHIBITION: from the Augusteum, the buildings have not been humanist and reformer, Philipp Melanchthon, lived and reformers, designed altar images or small Cranach-Hof, Markt 4 preserved in their original form. A new campus and worked with his family until his death. The cabinet pieces on Venus, Eve and others. Later January – March Tue – Sat 10.00 am – 5.00 pm was created when it merged with the University of exhibition, "Philipp Melanchthon - Life - Work - In- his son Lucas Cranach the Younger took over his April - October Mon – Sat 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Halle. The LEUCOREA Foundation was set up fluence" invites you to meet Melanchthon, his family, studio. The Cranachs lived and worked in the Re- Sundays and holidays 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm in 1994 with the aim of re-establishing academic friends and students. Important works, manuscripts, naissance courtyards at Schlossstraße 1 and Markt life in the place where 500 years previously one of illustrations and paintings draw an impressive picture 4. They operated a printing works which among Closed: 01 – 06/01/2016, 24 – 26/12/2016, the most distinguished universities stood. It now of Melanchthon's creative powers. With its interac- other works, printed Martin Luther's translation 31/12/2016 conducts scientific events of a national and interna- tive objects, the exhibition turns every visit into a very of the Bible, ran Wittenberg's only chemist shop tional nature in Wittenberg. special experience, especially for children and adoles- and acquired licences to serve wine and beer. To- HISTORICAL PRINTING WORKS: cents. Melanchthon's House has been designated as a day, both Cranach courtyards are cultural monu- Mon – Fri 9.00 am – 12:00 noon and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. ments of national significance. You can view the 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm exhibition, "Cranach's World" in the historical Sat 10.00 am – 1.30 pm OPENING TIMES Cranach House at Markt 4. But there is also an April – October: daily 10.00 am – 6.00 pm opportunity to watch artists at work. In "Cafe 3" November – March: Tue – Sun 10.00 am – 5.00 pm or "Hofwirtschaft" - to be found at Schlossstraße 1 - you can let the historical ambience sink in

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Museum for Town Collections Christian Art Foundation, Wittenberg Luther's Garden in the Zeughaus Altes Rathaus, Markt 26, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Andreasbreite, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Juristenstr. 16 a, Lutherstadt Wittenberg The Christian Art Foundation in Wittenberg was set One of the most beautiful and symbolic illustrations The new permanent exhibition of the Town Collec- up in July 2001 by the founding couple, Dr. Gisela of the connection between the whole world and tions of Lutherstadt Wittenberg has been showing Meister-Scheufelen and Dr. Ulrich Scheufelen from Lutherstadt Wittenberg is Luther's Garden. The the selected crown jewels of the town's history on Baden-Württemberg. In the exhibition, "Christian project which was realised by the Lutheran World the ground floor of the Armoury since 2015. 18 Messages from Chagall to Beuys" in Altes Rathaus Federation, invites churches from around the world outstanding exhibits are on view from various genres Wittenberg, you will find an unusual collection of and of all confessions to sponsor one of 500 trees in in the Town Collections at the centre of which illustrations made by well-known artists of the 20 Wittenberg. One tree is ceremoniously planted in stands the large historical model of the town dating century on Christian subjects. As well as portfolios by Wittenberg and later another in the church's home back to 1873. There are tour flyers for all visitors Marc Chagall, Otto Dix, James Ensor, Max Slevogt town, bearing witness to the reconciliation of dif- large and small which will help you tackle this part and HAP Grieshaber, there are impressive individual ferences in which churches today co-exist. Luther's of the exhibition via different routes. Children, for works, e.g. by Max Beckmann, Karl Schmidt-Rot- Garden is reminiscent of the 500 year influence of example, can wander through the exhibition taking tluff, Max Pechstein, Erich Heckel, Ernst Barlach, the Reformation which was given so much impetus interesting routes, and viewing the Cranach paint- Käthe Kollwitz, Pablo Picasso, Joseph Beuys or Keith by Martin Luther in Wittenberg and has now ings of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon or Haring. become "a citizen of the world". If you take a walk the fire rocket from the 7 Years War (1756 - 1763). through Wittenberg's ramparts, you will already find Special exhibition 20/08 – 13/11/2016 more than 280 trees in various locations. Experience "Leipzig's Artists and Religion – from Werner Tübke Luther's Garden on your next visit to Wittenberg. to Tino Gross" +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de OPENING TIMES OPENING TIMES Tue – Sun 9.00 am – 5.00 pm Tue – Sun 10.00 am – 5.00 pm

10 House of History, PFLUG e.V. Hundertwasser School Piesteritzer works estate Historical Information about the town Schlossstr. 6, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Schillerstr. 22 a, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Karl-Liebknecht-Platz 20, Lutherstadt Wittenberg Mauerstraße 18, Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Here, an exhibition awaits you that is unique of its The dilapidated Luther-Melanchthon Secondary The works estate was built by the town planner Wittenberg was already a significant town before kind in Germany on everyday life in the Soviet oc- School in Wittenberg was converted in accordance Georg Haberland and the architect Otto Rudolf the Reformation. The Elector of Saxony-Witten- cupation zone/GDR. For example, you can follow with plans drawn up by the well-known artist, Salvisberg in 1916 with the aim of achieving an berg, the Ascanian Rudolf II. chose the town to how the locals lived in the period after the war and Hundertwasser, and completed in 1999. The interi- attractive, uniform workers' estate of consistent be his residence in 1356. This made it the centre how the so-called "evacuees" were forced to live. or of the school was jointly designed by artists and structural quality. Piesteritz was the first car-free of the -Wittenberg. Until The exhibition entitled "Signposts - Signs of the pupils of the school in the style of Hundertwasser. estate in Germany and was restored to its original 2009, the grave of Rudolf II. was suspected to be Times. Germans and Russians in everyday life in Today the Hundertwasser School stands out on condition on the occasion of Expo 2000. in the Schlosskirche. At the beginning of the 19th Central Germany from 1945 to 1992" reveals a little account of its many bright colours and a greened century, the bones of the Dukes were transferred known chapter in East German history. In 2009 roof. There is an information room for tourists in to the Schlosskirche. It was not until excavations a further permanent exhibition was added to the which you can find out everything about the school Piesteritz boasts Germany's only Agro-Chemi- were made at the town hall in 2009 that new facts museum entitled "Luther in the GDR". Visitors on information boards, in books and information cals Park whose core enterprise is SKW Stickst- came to light. The grave of the Elector with his can find out here how the evangelical churches dealt sheets. Naturally, you can also buy Hundertwasser offwerke Piesteritz GmbH, the largest producer wife and daughter was found in the walls of the with Luther and his heirs in four decades in the mementos and enjoy tours of the building conduct- of urea and ammoniac in Germany. Besides 30 former Franciscan monastery chapel. The history GDR and the GDR State in the motherland of the ed by the pupils themselves. further companies, the Park also incorporates of the Ascanians and with it the origins of today's Reformation. the world's largest combined biodiesel plant Saxony-Anhalt is presented in the former Francis- with an oil mill and the biomass wood-fired can monastery chapel. power station belonging to Stadtwerke Leipzig. OPENING TIMES SKW currently employs around 800 people at Tue – Fri 10.00 am – 6.00 pm its Wittenberg facility. Sat, Sun, holidays 10.00 am – 6.00 pm OPENING TIMES Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Tue – Sun 9.00 am – 5.00 pm

11 Events in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Whether Wittenberg's Cycling Days, Luther's able to travel back in time to the year 1517. Entry Wittenberg delights, fanfare processions, historical Wedding, the Wittenberg Wine Festival, Renais- to the historical market spectacular is free. warehouses and markets as well as the historic sance Music Festival, Reformation Festival, Christ- festival procession. mas Market and Advent Markets - there are attrac- Luther's Wedding tive events going on in Lutherstadt Wittenberg Wittenberg Renaissance Music Festival all through the year. Plan an adventure holiday to From 10 to 12 June 2016, Lutherstadt Wittenberg visit these events: will celebrate one of the most beautiful festivals in As ambassadors of the Luther Decade, the Germany in the original locations of the Reforma- Wittenberg Renaissance Music Festival from 23 Reformation Festival tion. Ten thousand visitors will celebrate "Luther's to 31 October 2016 invites guests in advance of Wedding" with the annually elected Luther and brings the sound of the Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Schlosskirche in couple. For three days in summer, things in the Renaissance to life in conjunction with Wittenberg on 31 October 1517. The date is con- Old Town of Lutherstadt will resemble the Middle the unique history of the town. Besides an exciting sidered to mark the beginning of the Reformation. Ages. Then - on 13 June 1525 - the former monk concert programme which presents various sides Today, protestants and confirmands from all over Martin Luther and the escaped nun Katharina of Renaissance music, further hallmarks of the fes- the world celebrate Reformation Day every year in von Bora tied the knot in this small town on the tival are the numerous workshops, an exhibition Lutherstadt Wittenberg with special services and Elbe. Today, residents and guests of Lutherstadt of instruments and the popular Renaissance Ball. religious celebrations. Wittenberg celebrate this historic moment every All of these events are held in authentic locations, Residents and guests of Lutherstadt Wittenberg year. Help us to celebrate when the bridal couple i.e. in original arenas which are of historic impor- +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 celebrate Reformation Day together with an and their 2,000 magnificently costumed wedding tance for the Reformation movement and there- www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de historical market spectacular. The town guides guests parade through the alleyways of Lutherstadt fore for the history of evangelical church music. of Lutherstadt Wittenberg and further players in Wittenberg's Old Town. Look forward to colour- period costumes ensure that on this day guests are ful costumes, live music, jugglers, knights, traders,

12 FURTHER CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS IN AND AROUND LUTHERSTADT WITTENBERG 2016

15/05/2016 Culinary organ night with Luther in the town church 24–25/09/2016 Wittenberg Potters' Market 21–22/05/2016 Mayflower Festival in Lutherstadt Wittenberg 30/09/2016 Opening of the Evangelical Seminary in the Castle 01/06/2016 UNESCO World Heritage Day 30/09/2016 Night of the Lights 10–12/06/2016 "Luther's Wedding with festival procession 01/10/2016 Symposium to mark 200th anniversary of seminary June–July 2016 Courtyard concerts in Old Town courtyards 02/10/2016 Special service to mark the opening of the seminary 28–31/07/2016 Wittenberg Wine Festival and the research library on the history of the Reformation 07/07–19/08/2016 Summer Cabaret Festival 23–31/10/2016 Wittenberg's Renaissance Music Festival 20/08/2016 Wittenberg Adventure Night with live music, 31/10/2016 Reformation Festival in Wittenberg's Old Town exhibitions, theatre, magic and fireworks 23/11–22/12/2016 Wittenberg Christmas Market 11/09/2016 23rd Open Monument Day 18/12/2016 Martin Luther's Christmas Play in the town church of St. Mary's

Wittenberg Potters' Market and Saale/Unstrut as well as from the Pfalz offer Wittenberg's Old Town Railway 75 minute round trip through the historic Old their delights at the festival. Enjoy the unique Town and visit to the Hundertwasser School To see out Wittenberg's cultural summer of atmosphere on mild summer evenings with a fine You can use the cosy Old Town Railway to Tue – Sun: 11.15 am and 3.30 pm 2016, the 24th Wittenberg Potters' Market will drop on Lutherstadt Wittenberg's marketplace. A discover many important sights quickly and easily, Price: € 8.50 adults, €4.00 children (3–12 years) be held on 24 and 25 September in the beautiful stage programme and dancing until midnight also whether chugging through the historical Old and historical market square. Numerous pottery await you. Town with its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or SPECIAL TRIPS: workshops and freelance ceramists are expected to visiting the Hundertwasser School, the Butterfly Tour of the town through the Old Town to the come to this, Central Germany's largest and finest Christmas and Advent Markets Park "Alaris", the Piesteritz company estate or the Hundertwasser School incl. guided tour inside potters' market. Familiar old workshops are invited jetty for Wittenberg's passenger ferries. The roofed and outside the school but there are always new ceramists who also receive The Christmas Market in Lutherstadt Wittenberg Old Town Railway with a total of 54 seats offers Duration: 1.5 h, Dates: 14/05/16, 02/07/16, invitations. Tradition has it that the market is is especially romantic in the historical atmosphere public tours and can be booked for travel groups 24/09/16, 01/10/16 ceremoniously opened on the Saturday at 10.00 am of the Old Town and the many courtyards. Be- or family and club parties. You can obtain tickets Price: € 10.00 adults, by the Mayor with the entry of the potters. Take sides the Christmas market on the market square, and information in the Lutherstadt's tourist infor- € 6.00 children (3 - 12 years) the opportunity to watch these skilful craftsmen there is also one every weekend held in the Advent mation office. and artists at their work, and have a go yourself on courtyards organised by the historical associa- Night-time ride on the Old Town Railway with the potter's wheel. tions. Wittenberg's players dressed in medieval DEPARTURE TIMES: drink costumes offer handcrafted objects, items from 45 minute round trip through the historic Old Duration: 45 minutes, Dates: 14/05/16, Wittenberg Wine Festival the Middle Ages, handmade and self-made goods Town 25/06/16, 23/07/16 in an especially quaint atmosphere. The best idea Tue – Sun: 10.00 am, 1.00 pm, 2.15 pm, 5.00 pm; Price: € 10.00 adults, € 6.00 children The Wittenberg Wine Festival is one of the annual is to combine your visit to the Christmas market (6.00 pm on request) highlights of Lutherstadt Wittenberg's events in Lutherstadt Wittenberg with one of the guided Price: € 7.00 adults, € 3.50 children (3–12 years) Further information and bookings: calendar, and it is held in the summer month of tours of events to ensure an unforgettably roman- Tourist Information Office August. Winemakers from the regions of Jessen tic experience. of Lutherstadt Wittenberg Tel.+ 49 (0)3491 49 86 10

13 Experience Guided tours of the town, for groups and events

The best and most interesting way to get to Walk through Tourist Information Office of Lutherstadt AUDIO GUIDE know Lutherstadt Wittenberg and its diverse the historical Old Town of Wittenberg Wittenberg Your personal sights and special features is by taking one of the town guide guided tours offered by the Tourist Information Visit the original venues of the Reformation! We will be happy to put together individual tour Office of Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The certified See Wittenberg's historical Old Town with its offers for the date of your choice and for any size of Price: € 6.00 Schlosskirche and the famous door of the theses. group. We will also be happy to handle other points town guides from Lutherstadt Wittenberg's per person Stroll through the same streets that Luther and his in the programme as well as restaurant bookings, Tourist Information Office will inform you of + deposit fellow campaigners also strode through. Further travel escorts, tickets for events, for the Old Town the various emphases on offer, such as the his- elements can also be booked to add to the tour. Railway and ship tickets for groups. tory, art, culture, the story of the Reformation, religion, architecture or even GDR history. Languages: Ger, Eng, Fr, Ital, Russian, Slovakian, Czech You will all find all tours The Tourist Information Office also offers tours Duration: depending on the scope of sights to and fixed dates atwww. in various languages. Guided tours conducted in be viewed. The outside tour (Schloss lutherstadt-wittenberg. historical costumes and with various actors who kirche to the Luther House): de as well as in the cur- will transport you to the time of the Reforma- 1.5 hours approx. 0.5 hours extra for rent brochure of guided tion constitute a special experience as do the every interior viewed tours which you will Price: adventure tours with hangmen, washerwomen 1 - 25 persons € 75.00 (1.5 hours) find free of charge on Meeting point: and the historical town guards. the website as well as in +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 Tourist Information Office the Tourist Information Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Schlossplatz 2 www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de 2 Office for Lutherstadt T 2 Please find further information and prices in the Wittenberg. free brochure of guided tours as well as at www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de.

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Ask us for the free guided tour brochure or take a look at www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de 15 Suggested excursions from Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Rousseau Island in the Dessau-Wörlitzer GardensFerropolis

Lutherstadt Wittenberg nestles in a fantastic You definitely should not miss taking in derful landscape garden built in the second half of natural and cultivated landscape the like of which these destinations: the 18th century and one of the earliest and most is hard to find in Europe. significant landscape gardens in the English style Ferropolis/Gräfenhainichen on the European mainland. The Dessau-Wörlitz Not only the river Elbe but also two Nature parks, Gardens were constructed by Prince Leopold III the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve, the Ferropolis Ferropolis lies around 30 kilometres from Friedrich Franz von Anhalt-Dessau (1740 – 1817). Industrial Park and the romantic "Gardens" and Lutherstadt Wittenberg. The "Iron Town" near With his many reforms, he strove to establish an the famous Bauhaus are all waiting here to be Gräfenhainichen is an industrial museum and an harmonious connection between man and nature. discovered. The Tourist Information Office for event location for festivals and sporting occasions. Castles, gardens and avenues are so naturally em- Lutherstadt Wittenberg has the right maps and Brown coal used to be mined on this 260,000 bedded in the Aue countryside that they lend the information material available for your discovery sq.m. site. Today, impressive machines and excava- entire area the character of a park of never-ending trips, and it can also provide you with various tors on the site remind you of the days of opencast expanse. means of transport from bicycles, via Trabants mining. +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 to rickshaws, travel bus or boat. Please ask us for Torgau www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de your "dream machine" or for someone to accom- Wörlitz pany you even to the surrounding areas. We will Torgau – the former residence of Saxon Electors be happy to offer you individual travel company Wörlitz is only 30 minutes away from Lutherstadt is only 50 km up the river Elbe from Wittenberg. in various languages. Wittenberg by car. In Wörlitz you will find a won- The almost completely preserved historical town

16 Elbe MECKLENBURG-WESTERN POMERANIA

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LOWER SAXONY Elbe ® Berlin ICE ELBERADWEG Nature Park Hanover Hoher Fläming Potsdam Magdeburg Lutherstadt Fläming Nature Park Wittenberg Bauhaus Dessau UNESCO ICE SAXONY UNESCO ANHALT R1/D3 cycle route Dessau UNESCO Wörlitz Gardens R1/D3 cycle route Hartenfels Castle in Torgau Mansfeld Ferropolis Gräfenhainichen Torgau Lutherstadt centre with Hartenfels Castle, the churches, the Eisleben Halle ICE UNESCO Nature Park town hall and its magnificent Renaissance town Düben Heath houses, still evokes the splendour of the Electors' TIP: Outstanding exhibitions are being THURINGIA Leipzig Elbe Dresden former regional capital. Torgau is known as the presented in Hartenfels Castle on different ICE ICE "midwife of the Reformation". Martin Luther facets of the interaction between princely Eisenach Erfurt SACHSEN stayed in Torgau over 60 times, and his ideas were power and the new faith as part of the Weimar UNESCO supported here by the strong bourgeoisie. His Luther Decade. "Treasures of a Princely Wartburg wife Katharina died in Torgau in 1552. Her grave Marriage" in 2016 will take as its subject

® in the town church of St. Mary's and a memorial the art of the alliance and looks at the ELBERADWEG remind us of the work of this courageous woman. princely marriage of the Renaissance and Every year, the Torgau Organ Summer and the the Baroque which took place in Torgau. Our recommendation: Explore the Des- evening twilight. These can be booked for groups week-long Festival of Church Music in June offer "Torgau, the Town of Residence for the sau-Wörlitz Gardens with a guide who will be with catering. a special aural experience. Reformation" in 2017 will deal with the able to show you the special features of the park! significance of Torgau as the main and You can then enjoy the beauty of the park all Book guided tours and trips via the ancillary residence of Saxony's Electors. over again from the water with an exclusive trip Tourist Information Office for Lutherstadt by gondola (May - August). Gondola trips with a Wittenberg, either by phone on the holiday spread coffee table offer a very special experience hotline +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 or by email to as do trips through the canals and lakes in the [email protected].

17 Suggested excursions from Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Fläming Nature Park Düben Heath Bad Düben

The Fläming countryside, approx. 23 kilometres The Düben Heath Nature Park stretches over an Take an excursion to Bad Düben, a mere 37 north-west of Wittenberg, is marked by romantic area of 75,000 ha to the south of Wittenberg. kilometres from Lutherstadt Wittenberg, and river valleys, natural deciduous woods and pine Here you can find the largest mixed forest in discover the awe-inspiring spa park, a castle over forests, gentle hills, green meadows, acres of arable Central Germany in a hilly landscape shaped by 1,000 years old, the modern "Heide-Spa" wellness land and small, hidden villages. Active holiday- the Ice Age. Düben Heath is home to cranes, centre, the pretty, restored town centre, the Kossa makers can discover Fläming on several nature sea eagles, beavers and other kinds of animals Military Museum and much more besides. trails or on the circular paths and routes forming typical of a landscape characterised by lakes and part of the Flaeming Skate, a network of skating rivers. You can go on a discovery trip with rangers Dessau-Roßlau and the Bauhaus and cycling routes measuring 225 kilometres in from the Nature Park and go in search of some building length and free of traffic. The longest traffic-free of the 350 species of butterflies and 169 types of inline skating route in Europe can also be appre- birds. Many so-called "heath magnets" such as Dessau-Roßlau lies around 35 kilometres from +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 ciated by cross-country skiers in some places in mazes, rope courses, an animal park, heathland Lutherstadt Wittenberg. With the establishment www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de winter. National cycle routes - e.g. the European villages, moorland and heathland with beavers, of the Bauhaus style in 1925/26, it was regarded cycle route R1/D3, the Elbe Cycle Route, the the Reinharz moated castle and beautiful towns as the capital of modern architecture. The Bauhaus Berlin-Leipzig Cycle Route and the Brandenburg await your visit directly at the gates of Lutherstadt building was built at the same time as the small Tour - can all be ridden in the Fläming area com- Wittenberg. settlement of Meisterhäuser in accordance with ing from Lutherstadt Wittenberg. designs made by W. Gropius. Artists such as Klee,

18 Tangermünde Jerichow Berlin Lutherstadt Niegripp RADWEG Wittenberg BERLIN Magdeburg Pretzien LEIPZIG Coswig Beelitz Nossen Elster Dessau Lutherstadt Wittenberg Luckenwalde Mühlberg Pretzsch Coswig Jüterbog

Dessau Kemberg Bad Schmiedeberg Mansfeld Lutherstadt Eilenburg Eisleben Leipzig

Potsdam Berlin Lutherstadt Wittenberg Belzig Einbeck Straßfurt

Dessau R1/D3 CYCLE ROUTE House where Martin Luther was born in Eisleben

Kandinsky and Feininger lived and worked here. Lutherstadt Wittenberg, and to Mansfeld-Luther- 1516. When you come to Eisleben, discover also the attended. His first day at school is celebrated every The Bauhaus and the Meisterhäuser buildings can stadt around 130 kilometres distant. "Luther Path Eisleben" in the town centre with its year in Mansfeld in Luther's honour on the 1st Sat- be viewed. 12 stations connecting authentic and staged Luther urday after Easter in accordance with the historical Martin Luther was born in Eisleben on 10 Novem- locations with modern art and architecture. model. As well as the Luther House in Mansfeld, While Dessau made a name for itself as the Bauhaus ber 1483. His life ended fatefully in his home town there are further sights worth seeing in the town town, Roßlau was considered a maritime town. on 18 February 1546. The house where he was In the permanent exhibition, "Luther's Last Path" such as the Luther Well on Luther Square dating Among the most significant edifices in Roßlau are the born and died was recognised by UNESCO as a in the house of his death, you will find out how back to 1913, the war memorial "Germania", the moated castle dating back to the 12th century and World Heritage Site in 1996 along with the Luther he spent his final days in his home town and how St. George's town church, the railway viaduct and classical buildings designed by the architect Band- free school for the poor. The house of Luther's Luther dealt with the subject of dying and death. Castle Mansfeld with its castle chapel. hauer. Also waiting to be discovered are the treasures birth is the oldest museum in German-speaking You can look forward to seeing the restored and housed in the museums and galleries, the large countries. Luther spent his first months with his redesigned church where Luther was baptised which Lutherstadt Eisleben and the Mansfeld region offer repertoire of the Anhaltisches Theater and numerous parents and siblings in Eisleben before moving to has been reopened as the Baptism Centre with an guests not only historical treasures but also art and leisure activities. Mansfeld where he spent his childhood. Visitors immersion baptismal font. culture in Saxony-Anhalt's state theatre well as the can experience the special flair of the historical Old largest folk festival in Central Germany, the Eisleber The Lutheran towns of Eisleben and Town with its marketplace, imposing town houses, In 1484 Mansfeld became the Luther family's new Wiese. Cyclists can ride the Europa Cycle Route Mansfeld the historical town hall and the . home. It is still possible to view the well-preserved around Süßer Lake and stop off in the newly cre- St. Anne's Church is an authentic Luther location house of his parents and the new museum with the ated Helfta convent. The Luther trail Saxony-An- Follow in Luther's footsteps on a day excursion to with its stone-carved biblical scenes, the only one newly designed exhibition "I am a child of Mans- halt connects the Lutheran towns of Wittenberg, Lutherstadt Eisleben, around 115 kilometres from of its kind in Europe. Luther visited the church in feld" as well as the school which the scholar once Eisleben and Mansfeld.

19 Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the Elbe

MS Lutherstadt Wittenberg • Christmas party trips incl. 1 drink with Christ- visit interesting events or take part in excursions mas buffet and music, at 7.00 pm and in the process learn much about the reserve, Lutherstadt Wittenberg lies on the River Elbe. • Advent trips, all at 2.30 pm its fauna and flora as well as the challenges and Discover the town from a different perspective. • Nikolaus trip on 06/12. at 3.00 pm objectives that lie ahead. Let the unique, fascinating river landscape of • Holiday trip on 25/12. at 12.00 noon the UNESCO Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve with hot festive buffet incl. 1 glass of cham- Auenhaus Information Pavilion sink in. Enjoy the flora and fauna of the Elbe pagne during a cosy coffee excursion or the unfor- • Big New Year Gala on 31/12. from 7.00 pm Anyone wanting to find out more about the special gettable sunset on a romantic evening trip - features of this protected area and its residents, depending on the season, beautiful events await Naturally there are also other trips such as the Old should definitely plan a trip to the "Auenhaus" you such as an Easter trip with Easter punch, Town Panorama Trip and "Red Luther". Information Centre between Dessau-Roßlau and a family day, a granny-granddad-grandson trip Oranienbaum. The exhibition in the pavilion offers and many further events for every kind of taste. For dates, prices, tickets and further information, information on the extensive ecosystem and living please contact the Tourist Information Office for conditions for the plants and animals. There is also You can take advantage of a complete culinary Lutherstadt Wittenberg which will be happy to a herbal and vegetable garden with seating facilities offering on board ship. It is therefore ideal for help you. in an outdoor area. A nature and adventure trail special occasions such as birthdays, weddings, leads to the beaver compound. office parties, children's parties, Christmas Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 parties or cultural events and dance parties! www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de In winter, too, Wittenberg's passenger shipping The Middle Elbe area has been a biosphere reserve offers numerous festive trips. Well wrapped up since 2006. It comprises an area of 125,743 with coffee, tea or glühwein, the Elbe's winter hectares where there is much to discover, and only wonderland can be admired from the water. around 35 km away from Wittenberg. You can

20 Lutherstadt Wittenberg international Court building in Springfield,

Wittenberg English Ministry Twin town of Springfield, Services in English in Ohio Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Tip: English-speaking guests Between May and October, pastors from different coun- the "Haus des Handwerks" pub every Thursday which Lutherstadt Wittenberg has also had close ties with of Lutherstadt can experience tries hold services in English in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. the pastors naturally also come to. Everyone is invited. America for many years. It has been twinned with a "Home Hosted Kaffee- They are held every Saturday evening from 5.00 pm to Look forward to a nice get-together with many German Springfield, Ohio since 1995. 62,000 people live there. klatsch" with Wittenberg 6.00 pm. Please ask in the Tourist Information Office for and English speakers. Here you can chat while at the Around 2,200 students attend Wittenberg University in families. Over a slice of cake the exact location. There are also services on Wednes- same time refreshing your English skills. Springfield which is closely associated with the Evangeli- and a cup of coffee - that is days, Thursdays and Fridays from 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm. cal Lutheran Church in America, where they study mod- the best way to chat about As the services are held in English, they attract very English services (May to October) ern art, music and theatre. Delegations from Springfield life in Lutherstadt Witten- many people from around the world. The "Wittenberg Sat: 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm · Wed, Thu, Fri: 4.00 pm – 4.30 regularly visit Lutherstadt Wittenberg and vice versa. berg and swap notes on what English Ministry" will be starting its 20th season in pm we have in common and new 2015. www.ci.springfield.oh.us experiences. English table www.wittenberg.edu Every year, a group of English-speaking pastors come Thursdays from 7.00 pm in the "Haus des Handwerks" to Lutherstadt Wittenberg in order to preach for people pub, Collegienstr. 53 a, Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Subject Lutherstadt Wittenberg is also twinned with the follow- from around the world. They interact both with tourists to changes. ing towns: and with local residents. The pastors have an office in the the university town of Göttingen, the Danish town of Tourist Information Office in Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Further information and bookings: Haderslev, the town of Melanchthon's birth Bretten and Tourist Information Office of Lutherstadt Wittenberg the Hungarian town of Bekescsaba. Furthermore, there is a regular English-speaking table in Tel. +49 (0)3491-49 86 10

21 Day trips

Federal Capital Berlin Bach memorial in Leipzig

There are many further UNESCO World Heritage Berlin is ideally suited for a day trip. Enjoy the Gewandhaus represent further highlights that are Sites that are easily accessible from Lutherstadt flair of a major city, and for example, visit one of not to be missed. Wittenberg, as well as top cultural destinations the many musicals or concerts, or go shopping and such as Weimar, Wartburg Castle or other modern then come back to Lutherstadt Wittenberg. You Weimar cities including Berlin and Leipzig which can can reach the capital by train with an ICE connec- be easily reached by car or ICE train for a day tion within 45 minutes. Another cultural centre in Europe is to be found trip. The Tourist Information Office in Luther- in Weimar, 195 kilometres, i.e. two hours by car, stadt Wittenberg will offer you both combined Leipzig from Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Famous for being programmes with excursions to these destinations the town where Goethe and Schiller worked and and accompanied trips with certified travel guides. You can reach Leipzig, famous for Bach and trade as the town where Bauhaus architecture was born, Please ask us about it. fairs, by car in less than an hour from Luther- Weimar is one of the top destinations for cultural stadt Wittenberg. Marked by the life and work of holidaymakers. Sights worth seeing include the Berlin numerous artists such as Johann Sebastian Bach, house where Goethe lived with the National +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy or Johann Wolfgang Museum at Frauenplan, the Bauhaus Museum and www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de The Federal Capital of Germany, Berlin, is around Goethe, Saxony's business and retail centre stands the Rococo Room in the Duchess Anna Amalia 115 kilometres from Lutherstadt Wittenberg. out on account of its cultural diversity. As well as Library. But Weimar has much more to offer than Thanks to Lutherstadt Wittenberg's favourable the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, Leip- classical literature and revolutionary design: relax transport links, lying as it does between the major zig's emblem, the zoo which is one of the oldest while taking a walk at the university, in Ilmpark or cities of Berlin and Leipzig/Halle, the capital and most diverse zoos in the world and the Leipzig stroll through the historical alleyways of the town.

22 Wartburg in Eisenach Regional Capital Magdeburg

Weimar is represented twice on UNESCO's list the Wartburg houses exhibits from two centuries. Magdeburg Halle of World Heritage Sites - with 16 buildings and You can also enjoy an outstanding stay at the Five ensemble making up "Classical Weimar" and the Star hotel in the Wartburg. Once in Eisenach, you The former Hanseatic town and at the same time Halle an der Saale is the culture and science town Bauhaus domains. should visit Germany's first museum dedicated to regional capital of Saxony-Anhalt with its history of Saxony-Anhalt. Numerous witness to its great Johann Sebastian Bach and also the reopened Lu- stretching back over 1,200 years and numerous past have been preserved in this 1,200 year old, Wartburg/Eisenach ther House with its permanent exhibition, "Luther sights, offers innumerable opportunities for an but young at heart town, and they are worth and the Bible", besides the Bach House. unforgettable day trip. The Elbe metropolis, viewing and experiencing. Castles and museums, The Wartburg "watches" high over the town of Magdeburg, lies around 85 km from Lutherstadt old churches, parks, the zoo and picturesque scenes Eisenach in Thuringia and has been a World Wittenberg. Sights worth seeing include the Ca- on the Saale invite you to linger. They offer a lively Heritage Site since 1999. It has a unique link with thedral of Saints Catherine and Maurice, the old contrast to many new elements that have been German history. It was here that the reformer, market with the "Magdeburg Rider" and the art recently created. Halle is a town of music, theatre TheTourist Information Office in Lutherstadt Martin Luther, translated the museum in the Monastery of our Dear Lady which and art. The festivals in honour of Georg Friedrich Wittenberg provides extensive information and into German, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe spent is regarded as the most important location for Handel, seven theatres, the State Orchestra, nu- map material for all day trips. We can also offer many a day in the Wartburg, while the Wartburg contemporary art and sculpture in Saxony-Anhalt. merous galleries and artists' haunts keep thousands you tour guides who will accompany you from Festival, the fraternity meeting of German students, But Magdeburg also has many modern attractions: of visitors spellbound. Whether history or culture Wittenberg, provide interesting, worthwhile took place here in 1817. One result of the meeting for example, the Magdeburg waterway intersection - every day, a wealth of vibrant life awaits you information on the way and at your destination was to define Germany's national colours - black, with the longest canal bridge in the world or the around the Five Towers in Halle an der Saale. Let and guide you precisely. red, gold. Today, the Wartburg is one of the best "GREEN CITADEL OF MAGDEBURG" created yourself be inspired. known concert halls in Thuringia. The museum in by Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

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The history of everyday life in NABU Zentrum Wittenberg Lutherstadt Wittenberg Zoo the Luther House Reinsdorfer Weg 46, Pfaffengasse 8, Collegienstr. 54, 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

In the vaulted basement of the Luther House, you In the Stadtwald you can experience nature, find Wittenberg Zoo is one of the smallest zoos in Ger- will obtain information on the everyday life of the out about nature conservation or simply recharge many but it is a jewel for those seeking relaxation Luther family. Here their everyday life is staged on your batteries. and for researchers both large and small. Situated the basis of carved figurines and noises. NABU (Nature and Biodiversity Conservation directly in the Stadtpark, an historical casemate Union Germany) also runs a Nature Conservation forms its centre, a fortress construction with old OPENING TIMES and Environmental Education Centre with animal fortifications of the town. Today the interior of OF THE LUTHER HOUSE: enclosures, nature and adventure trails. this building houses Saxony-Anhalt's only cold April - October A nature playground and barbecue huts invite water aquarium with around 25 different species daily 9.00 am – 6.00 pm large and small to take part in exciting forest of fish from the Elbe-Elster region. 15 mammals November – March adventures. and over 20 bird species can be viewed in the Tue - Sun 10.00 am - 5.00 pm enclosures, among them four species of monkey, OPENING TIMES: meerkats, various parrots, owls and birds of prey. In preparation for the anniversary of the Reforma- May to October The stroking enclosure is particularly popular with tion, Luther's House will remain closed from 29 Mon – Fri: 8.00 am – 5.30 pm goats, sheep and rabbits as well as the beautifully +49 (0)3491 49 86 10 August 2016 to April 2017. Sat, Sun, holidays: 10.00 am – 5.30 pm designed turtle pool. www.lutherstadt-wittenberg.de November to April Mon – Fri: 8.00 am – 4.30 pm The zoo is open all year round. Sat, Sun, holidays: 10.00 am – 4.30 pm Entrance is free.

24 Alaris Butterfly Park Anhaltisches Theater Dessau Wittenberg indoor swimming pool Ferropolis Rothemarkstraße 131, Friedensplatz 1a, Parkstr. 40, Adventure world and Energy Exploratorium 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg 06844 Dessau 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

The Alaris Butterfly Park in Lutherstadt Witten- Discover one of the largest theatres in Europe Lutherstadt Wittenberg's swimming pool was Ferropolis stirs our childlike urge to play. Visi- berg is the largest butterfly park in Germany with in a unique cultural landscape between World reopened in 2011 after extensive renovation. A tors both large and small can take an active part its 1,000 m². Heritage Sites, Luther, Bauhaus and the Gardens! 25 metre pool, a children's water playground in the town of iron around 30 kilometres from You can observe numerous butterflies in the trop- The Anhaltische Theater Dessau can look back on and a beginners' pool as well as the sauna Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Equipment to try out ical landscape and over 140 species in all sizes and a long tradition and is now already in its 220th complex "Fire and Stone", make the swimming and climbing frame of steel and rubber invite colours, in an entirely natural environment. You season. It shows stagecraft of the highest level in pool a wellness oasis for large and small alike. you to play and climb. can take sustenance in the cafeteria. its four disciplines, theatre, musical theatre, ballet The sauna complex includes a steam sauna with The Alaris Butterfly Park in Lutherstadt Witten- and puppet theatre. The Anhaltische Philharmon- star-studded sky, a Finnish sauna and a bio sau- Small, fully functional excavators take children berg will open its doors from 18 March after its ic under the direction of General Music Director, na with sound and lighting effects as well as an and adults playfully back to the days when coal winter break. You can take a short tropical holiday Antony Hermus, has its home here and offers open air infusion sauna with a heated outdoor was mined. In the "Energy Exploratorium" lab every day between 9.30 am and 5.30 pm until the magnificent symphony and chamber concerts. Its swimming area. for schoolchildren, curious children and adoles- end of October. summer programme includes the popular Lake cents can experiment with energies contained Concerts in the Wörlitz Gardens. OPENING TIMES: in coal, the sun and music. OPENING TIMES: You will find prices and opening times at 18 March – 01 October Tickets and Information: www.baeder.wittenberg.de The offer for school classes and other children's 9.30 am – 5.30 pm Tourist Information Office of Lutherstadt Wit- groups (e.g. children's birthday parties) for 02 October – 01 November tenberg children aged 8 – 12, can be booked through 9.30 am – 4.30 pm or until dusk Schlossplatz 2, 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg the Tourist Information Office for Lutherstadt or on Tel. +49 340 25 11 333 Wittenberg. www.anhaltisches-theater.de

25 Lutherstädte Experience Eisleben town and world history Mansfeld

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We look forward to providing you with information and suggestions for your visit to our Lutherstädten Eisleben and Mansfeld and the Mansfeld South- region. OUR RANGE OF SERVICES: • Booking of accommodation in hotels, guesthouses and private rooms • Booking of guided town, museum and church tours • Planning of day-trip and longer itineraries • Booking of themed tours on request • Booking of gastronomic services • Night-time tours with “Ambrosius” the night watchman • Organisation of trips on the “Tschu Tschu Train” with experienced tour guide

© fotolia.com/steschum • Booking of vineyard walks and wine tastings • Tips on excursions to the surrounding region • Audio guide hire • Sale of souvenirs and literature about the region • Entry ticket presales EISLEBEN, situated in the east of the Harz The reconstructed Cistercian Monastery Sankt foreland, is one of the oldest towns between Marien zu Helfta is also of interest. The thea- PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS THROUGH EISLEBEN’S the Harz and the Elbe and is nestled into the tre and the famous Eisleber Wiesen Market HISTORIC INNER CITY st th hilly landscapes of the Mansfelder Mulde. as well as hotels and restaurants also await from the 1 of April until the 10 of November 2016, your visit. You should also make sure that you daily, 2:00 at the Town Hall This is where the great German reformer, Dr do not miss out on the museum dedicated to INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS Martin Luther, was born and it was here that Luther’s parents in n MANSFELD, opened Tourist-Information Lutherstadt Eisleben he also died. The house where he was born, the in 2014, St. Georg Church or Mansfeld Palace. Hallesche Straße 4 · 06295 Lutherstadt Eisleben house in which he died, the baptistery St. Petri- Nature lovers will find many opportunities for Tel.: +49 (0)3475 - 60 21 24 • Fax: +49 (0)3475 - 60 26 34 Pauli, the St. Annen Church and the St. Andreas hiking and biking at the Süße See and around [email protected] Church are some of the most significant sites the Mansfeld countryside. linked to the life of Martin Luther. www.lutherstaedte-eisleben-mansfeld.de www.glc-group.com

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