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The Naumburger Master and the - Wine Region

Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Group Tours

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4 Welcome to the Saale-Unstrut Region

MAGDEBURG

Anhalt State Exhibition 2011

Halberstadt 6 The – Sculptor and Architect in the of 7 Visitor Information for the Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition 2011

Wörlitz Lutherstadt State Exhibition Companion Locations Wernigerode Dessau 8

Blankenburg 8 Schönburg Aschersleben Köthen 8 Schulpforte 8 and Gräfenhainichen 9 Freyburg 9

Zörbig Trips and Attractions Bad Düben 10 “Masterful” Naumburg – combined guided tours (Naumburg Tourist Information) Wettin Bitterfeld Petersberg 10 First-class experiences in and around Naumburg (can be booked all year round) (Naumburg Tourist Information) 10 Special tram trip plus wine tasting (Naumburger Tram) 11 Ark – experience the Sky Disc (Nebra Ark, Wangen) Saale Lutherstadt Höhnstedt Landsberg 11 Rotkäppchen – well worth a visit! (Rotkäppchen Sparkling Wine Cellars, Freyburg) 12 Saale-Unstrut – discovering wine right where it is made ( Abbey Wine Estates, Bad Kösen) Bennstedt GÖTTINGEN 12 Wine drinking and art history ( Abbey and Imperial Palace Museum)  12 Georg Paul – an individualist in the conflicting influences of the modern age (Merseburg Art History Museum) 12 Experiencing ancient wine culture anew (Freyburg-Unstrut Winegrowers Association) Schkopau 13 Toskana Thermal Baths in – bathing in sound, colour and light (Toskana Thermal Baths, Bad Sulza) Goethestadt  13 Castle visits and journeys through time to Auerstedt (Hotel Resort Schloss Auerstedt) Bad Lauchstädt

Langeneichstädt Merseburg Package Deals in the Saale-Unstrut Wine Region

Unstrut Roßleben Mücheln Bad Dürrenberg Naumburg Landesausstellung Sachsen-Anhalt 2011 Wangen Geiseltalsee 14 In search of Uta and Ekkehard (CK Domstadt Hotels, Naumburg) Korrespondenzorte: Angebotsorte: Wohlmirstedt Nebra 14 Saale-Unstrut culture and gourmet days (Center Hotel Kaiserhof, Naumburg) Braunsbedra Burg Saaleck Aschersleben Memleben 14 Rendezvous on the Saale and Unstrut rivers (AtriumFreyburg Hotel Amadeus, )Auerstedt Lützen 15 Master builders, master chefs and masterful winesMerseburg (Berghotel zum Edelacker,Bad Kösen Freyburg) Laucha freyburg Rudelsburg Bad Sulza 15 Masterful Naumburg (Berghotel & Restaurant “Wilhelmsburg”, Hotel & Restaurant “Villa Ilske”, Bad Kösen) Weißenfels Schönburg Dessau 16 The Naumburg Master and the Saale-Unstrut regionSchulpforte (Hotel Trias, Karsdorf) Zeitz Halle Schönburg 16 Saale-Unstrut winelovers’ treat (Parkhotel Güldene Berge, Weißenfels) Karsdorf Schulpforte 16 Castles, palaces & fine wines (Hotel Restaurant “Zur ”, Wohlmirstedt)Leipzig Bad Kösen Hohenmölsen Lutherstadt Eisleben Naumburg 17 From to cathedral in search of the Naumburg Master (Best WesternLutherstadt Hotel Wittenberg Stadt Merseburg) 17 Naumburg Master package (Schlosshotel Schkopau) Memleben Saaleck Rudelsburg Nebra Auerstedt Osterfeld 17 Hiking or cycling on the stone trail (Saale-Unstrut Reisen) Osterfeld Zeitz Quedlinburg Bad Sulza 17 “Masterly” Merseburg (Radisson Blu Hotel, Halle-Merseburg) Sangerhausen Schkopau Haynsburg Wangen Further Package Deals in Saxony Anhalt, and SaxonyWeimar Weißenfels State Exhibition 2011 18 The Naumburg Master, cathedral treasuries and the “colourful town inWernigerode the foothills” Wohlmirstedt Wörlitz  Saale (Saxony Anhalt Tourism Marketing) companion Locations 18 The Naumburg Master and the “Luther||Garden Kingdom” region (Saxony Anhalt Tourism Marketing)

Package Venues 19 The Naumburg Master and Eisleben, the birthplace of Luther (Saxony Anhalt Tourism Marketing) 19 The Naumburg Master and Aschersleben, Saxony Anhalt’s oldest town (Saxony Anhalt Tourism Marketing) Saale-Unstrut Wine Region HERMSDORFER KREUZ 20 From Goethe to Uta – Goethe’s secret love (Weimar Tourist Information) 20 Experience Leipzig and follow in the footsteps of the Naumburg Master (Leipzig Tourism and Marketing) 21 Halle – capital of culture (Halle/Saale City Marketing) 21 In search of the Naumburg Master (Naumburg Youth Hostel) 0 km 5 km 10 km 25 km 50 km School Trips

21 Tracing the (Euroville, Naumburg) Imprint 21 “No-one is too young to be a Master” (Children’s Cathedral Workshop, Naumburg) Publisher Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus e. V., Lindenring 34, D-06618 Naumburg Tel. +49 (0)3445 233790, Fax +49 (0)3445 233798 Regional Exhibition Event Highlights [email protected], www.saale-unstrut-tourismus.de Layout and typesetting Leichsenring Werbung & Gestaltung GmbH 22 Selected event highlights 2011 Photos Saale-Unstrut-Tourismus e. V., Vereinigte Domstifter: Matthias Rutkowski and others Halle: Thomas Ziegler / City of Halle (Saale) Weimar: weimar GmbH Arche Nebra / LDA Saxony Anhalt (Regional Monument Authority): Juraj Lipták and service providers 4 5

Welcome to the Saale-Unstrut Region

Situated on the banks of the rivers Saale and Unstrut between Leipzig and Weimar, The perfectly shaped interior of , which is overwhelming in its Get ready for the highpoint of the year! From 29th June to 2nd November 2011 the This year’s theme for Saxony Anhalt, “Heartbreakers. A Rendezvous with and nestling as it does in a landscape shaped by high medieval feudal culture and impressive uniformity, transports you to the Middle Ages in a way that is seldom state exhibition will for the first time dedicate a wide-ranging presentation to the Culture – Saxony Anhalt’s Beautiful Towns” provides the perfect excuse for the mild climate, there is plenty to discover in this region: fine wines, sensational experienced. The magnum opus of the unknown sculptor and architect, the Naum- works of the Naumburg Master. Examples of sculpture in the cathedral and the you to take advantage of the many and varied opportunities for discovering archaeological finds such as the Nebra Sky Disc, a wide variety of active pastimes burg Master, can be found in the west choir: a unique cycle of founding figures that “Schlösschen” (small castle) on the marketplace will bring to light the Naumburg the historic towns along the Saale, Unstrut and rivers. and impressive historical buildings along the . presents a lively illustration of the people of his time, and which every year casts a Master’s roots in French cathedral art. spell over hundreds of thousands of visitors. The Saale-Unstrut Tourism Association

Freyburg with view of the Church of St. Mary (state exhibition companion location) 6 7

Statue of Reglindis - a founding figure - west choir of Naumburg Cathedral View of the west choir

The Naumburg Master – Visitor Information for Sculptor and Architect in the Europe of Cathedrals the Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition 2011

The city of Naumburg and Naumburg Cathedral are delighted to welcome you to Monumental exhibition pieces in the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, in the Opening times Guided tours for tour groups the Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition 2011. Church of St. Mary and the cathedral cloisters chart the “path and works of the Daily ...... 10 am – 7 pm • by prior arrangement Naumburg Master” and his workshop. Starting from the stations before and after Friday late opening ...... 10 am – 10 pm • languages: German, English, French Naumburg – and – the visitor will find out all about the emergence • Meeting point: by agreement, “Schlösschen” on the marketplace (Markt 6) Exhibition – A journey back in time with the „Naumburger Master“ of the “Naumburg” workshops in Reims, Noyon, Coucy and . In the third part Admission prices or Naumburg Cathedral (Domplatz 16/17) through Europe’s cathedrals of the exhibition in the city museum “Hohe Lilie”, visitors can experience the Adults ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12,00 € • Group size: max. 25 people, 1 tour guide + 1 bus driver free From 29th June to 2nd November 2011 Naumburg will be presenting a once-in-a- contemporary historical discourse surrounding the founding figures. Group discount for 12 or more people ��������������������������������������������������������������� 11,00 € century cultural event. The Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition is dedicated to one Concessions (students, apprentices, unemployed) ����������������������������������������� 8,00 € The following tours are available: of the most significant European sculptors of the Gothic period, the artist known A special highlight that awaits the guest is the recultivated Naumburg cathedral School children ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2,00 € “The world of the Gothic cathedrals” as the Naumburg Master. Inspired by French cathedral architecture, the Master garden. The garden, which previously was closed to the public, is an inviting place Adult season ticket* ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30,00 € (Guided tour of the “Schlösschen” on the marketplace, reached Naumburg after a period in Mainz. Little is known about the artist whose to walk, reflect and enjoy a cup of coffee. In the “Naumburg Master’s garden” the Child season ticket* ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 5,00 € 30 minutes, 25,00 € per group plus admission) enigmatic statue in the west choir of Naumburg Cathedral of the founding figure, visitor will see many of the plants that the famous sculptor depicted in such re- Prices include entry to all exhibition sites: Uta von , has drawn people under its spell for centuries. Those who markably lifelike fashion in his friezes, capitals and keystones on the western “Path and works of the Naumburg Master” the “Schlösschen” (small castle) on the marketplace, city museum “Hohe Lilie”, are lucky enough to see his sculptures are inevitably attracted by the singular screen and in the west choir. Last but not least, the Chapel of the Aegidian Curia (Guided tour of cathedral and cloisters, cathedral and cloister, cathedral garden, St. Giles’ Chapel and St. John’s Chapel expressiveness and emotion of his captivating works. For the first time, visitors to and St. John’s Chapel in the cathedral cemetery can also be visited. 60 minutes, 50,00 € per group plus admission) the State Exhibition will be given the opportunity to experience a large number of * not valid for special exhibitions and excl. extra charge for guided tours Combined tour of the “Schlösschen” on the marketplace, the works of art that have been linked to the Naumburg Master all in one place. Top Companion locations – an excursion in the Saale-Unstrut Region cathedral and cloisters quality loan items from and throughout Europe (including from the Louvre Getting there and parking (120 minutes – incl. time travelling between sites, in Paris), illustrate the sculptures, treasury art and examples of rare glass painting The companion locations in the Saale-Unstrut region of Merseburg, Zeitz, Schul­ Bus stop – only for boarding and exiting 80,00 € per group plus admission) and book illuminations, and offer visitors unique insights into the cultural and pforte, Freyburg, Bad Kösen (Rudelsburg and Saaleck castles) and Schönburg, • Cathedral/“Unter dem Dom” car park, Freyburger Straße, D-06618 Naumburg artistic exchange of the in Europe. with their important listed buildings and medieval works of art, are well worth a “No-one is too young to be a Master” Bus parking – free of charge visit. The companion locations are closely connected to the history of the cathedral, For details of guided tours and projects for schools see page 21. • Altstadt/Vogelwiese car park, Luisenstraße, D-06618 Naumburg its chapter and the of Naumburg. The visitor will also encounter the works Exhibition sites – a tour around Naumburg’s historic old town • Hauptbahnhof (main railway station) car park, Ladestraße, D-06618 Naumburg of the Naumburg Master in the charming, vine-clad cultural landscape around The exhibition encompasses several locations in Naumburg’s cathedral precinct and Naumburg. civic town. In the “Schlösschen” (small castle) on the marketplace the visitor is first of all introduced to the fascinating “world of Gothic cathedrals” and their architects. Naumburg Tourist Information Ticket reservations and registration for guided tours: Markt 12, D-06618 Naumburg Domplatz 16/17, D-06618 Naumburg Tel. +49 (0)3445 273125, +49 (0)3445 19433, Fax +49 (0)3445 273128 Tel. +49 (0)3445 2301120, Fax +49 (0)3445 2301121 [email protected], www.naumburg-tourismus.de [email protected], www.naumburgermeister.eu

Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 in Naumburg Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 in Naumburg 8 State Exhibition Companion Locations State Exhibition Companion Locations 9

Merseburg Schulpforte Freyburg Zeitz

The castle and cathedral, which together dominate the town, contain numerous Pforta Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in the Naumburg district of Schul­ The Freyburg Masters The episcopal see that was founded in the year 968 by Otto the Great was moved works of art for the visitor to marvel at. The tomb figure of the knight, Hermann von pforte, which has housed a state school for gifted children since 1543. The group of Just eight kilometres to the north of Naumburg, the imposing Neuenburg castle to Naumburg in 1028. For almost two hundred years the churches in Naumburg and Hagen, was created for by the Naumburg Master. Experience buildings, which covers an area of around 16 hectares in all, is still enclosed today towers over the small winegrowing town of Freyburg. The sister castle to the Zeitz argued over the right to use the titles of cathedral church and chapter. “The the 13th century through the eyes of the Naumburg Master on a guided tour. by the historic abbey walls. The abbey church, with its original structural forms, is was established in 1090 by the Thuringian count, Ludwig the Leaper, Old Cathedral Church and the New Collegiate Monastery” is a special exhibition an outstanding example of 13th century Cistercian architecture. Influenced by the and was extended to magnificent effect under the landgraves of Thuringia. The dedicated to the eventful history of the dioceses and displays rare documents. With In search of the Naumburg Master, and the 13th century life of the canons in works of the Naumburg Master, the east choir, construction of which began in 1251, two storey chapel, which was built around 1170/1175, is an architectural jewel with the collections of the last of Naumburg, Julius Pflug (1499-1564), the Moritz- Merseburg’s cathedral chapter was modelled on the west choir in Naumburg. unusual decoration that the famous Prussian preservationist, Ferdinand von Quast, burg castle monastery library possesses a unique treasure trove of books, including Duration: 90-minute cathedral and chapter house tour described as “perhaps the most accomplished of all the ornamentation that we rare editions of writings by and Philipp Melanchthon. Tour content: History of the building – major renovation in 13th century – the oldest Albertus – teacher or pupil of the Naumburg Master? possess from the Middle Ages”. window in Merseburg Cathedral – glass pendants, choir screens, triumphal crucifix, Duration: approx. 90 minutes The Old Cathedral Church and the New Collegiate Monastery crossing with the tomb of Rudolf of Swabia – the organ: queen of instruments – Tour content: Guided tour through the historic buildings of the former abbey, The Church of St. Mary was certainly founded in around 1210/1230 by Landgrave Duration: 60 minutes including the possibility of trying out the keyboard – visit to the chapter house and overview of the history of the abbey and school, special features of Cistercian Ludwig IV of Thuringia and his wife, Elisabeth, who was later canonized. Despite Tour content: Was the Naumburg Master familiar with the old cathedral church in the Baroque terraced garden incl. issuing of a small certificate. architecture taking the abbey church as an example with special focus on the subsequent alterations, the original late Romanesque shape is still clearly evident. Zeitz? This guided tour takes visitors through the “Old Cathedral Church and New Cost: Standard price for 90-minute guided tour = 5.50 € per person less 15% dis- High Gothic choir. The church’s design shows many similarities to Naumburg Cathedral. But who were Collegiate Monastery” exhibition (opening times: 9.8. to 2.11.2011 daily 10 am – 6 pm) count upon presentation of an admission ticket / booking confirmation for the state Cost: 5.00 € per person, concessions 4.00 € per person the architects? Perhaps they left their likenesses behind in the central tower of the and afterwards through the rooms of Zeitz’s abbey library. The exhibition displays exhibition = 4.67 € per person (valid for the entire exhibition period) plus 50.00 € (concessionary admission for the disabled, unemployed, spa guests with a spa church and the splendid central support of the Neuenburg’s upper chapel – the unique, in some cases never before exhibited, items from the documentary heritage guided tour supplement (groups of 12 to 35 people) ticket, school children and students) Freyburg Masters! of Zeitz’s Collegiate Church, which – looking at the issue from the Zeitz point of Minimum no. of participants: 10 people view – deal in particular with the long battle for supremacy in the diocese. Make sure to visit this gem on a comprehensive journey of discovery among the Cost: 3.00 € per person vineyards of the Unstrut. Both independent and (by arrangement) guided tours (less 15% discount upon presentation of an admission ticket/booking confirmation CONTACT: Merseburger Dom, Domplatz 7, D-06217 Merseburg, CONTACT: Bibliothek Schulpforte, D-06628 Schulpforte can be undertaken. for the state exhibition = 2.55 € per person) Tel. +49 (0)3461 210045, Fax +49 (0)3461 720621 Tel. +49 (0)34463 35110 or +49 (0)34463 61761, Fax +49 (0)34463 35178 Neuenburg Castle plus 20.00 € guided tour supplement for groups of up to 20 people [email protected], www.merseburger-dom.de [email protected], www.stiftung-schulpforta.de Opening times: 1.4. to 2.11.2011 daily from 10 am – 6 pm DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 35 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 5 km Admission (excl. guided tour): 6.00 € / 3.50 € Church of St. Mary Opening times: 1.4. to 2.11.2011, Monday to Friday 10 am – 12 noon and 2 – 4 pm, Saturday/Sunday/public holidays 2 – 4 pm, Sunday 9.30 am protestant service Gardens through the ages – Admission: free Schönburg Rudelsburg and Saaleck Castles from the Garden Dreams Moritzburg Zeitz Castle Park

From 1st April until 31st October 2011 this tour of the town’s many and varied parks will In the Middle Ages, the castle with its imposing circular tower was an important High above the Saale valley, the picturesque ruins and popular attractions of Saaleck give you an insight into the development of garden culture, together with a glimpse possession of the bishops of Naumburg. Of the original 12th and 13th century struc- and Rudelsburg castles remind us of the power and importance of the bishops of of those who lived on Zeitz’s castle hill from the 11th century onwards, and paint a ture, wall remains, the and the court house of the bishops of Naumburg can Naumburg. picture through to the present day. The starting point of the tour is the cloister in all still be seen. Nowadays, the “Alte Försterei”, which dates from 1539, houses the The ruins of the of Rudelsburg are situated on the eastern bank the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, which incorporates what was formerly the castle restaurant. of the Saale on a rocky shell limestone ridge about 85 metres above the river. It monks’ garden, the oldest garden on the castle hill. The tour also visits the medici- The “Naumburg Master” and the bishops of Naumburg was erected as a fortress by the bishops of Naumburg in the High Middle Ages to nal herb and apothecary garden, the castle’s kitchen garden, the pleasure gardens, Special exhibition in the glasshouse about the eventful history of Schönburg safeguard trading routes such as the and the bridge over the Saale in Rossner Park and the themed gardens of the 2004 state garden festival. castle from its beginnings until the Reformation. Bad Kösen. Saaleck Castle is just a few hundred metres upriver from Rudelsburg. Scope: Groups of 5 people or more, 90-minute guided tour in the park, the day Admission: free Visitors who climb the west tower after touring the exhibition will be rewarded by ticket allows you to stay for longer a magnificent view of the Saale valley. Cost: 1.00 € castle park admission per person over 15 years of age, 3.00 € supple- Guild banquet at the “Naumburg Master’s” table ment for the guided tour per person (10% off tour supplement for groups over 10 4 hour-long hearty feast with joints of wild boar, spit-roast chicken, roast pork Ever-changing exhibitions and tours plus numerous restaurants (Rudelsburg, people -2.70 € per person) and crackling, all kinds of greens from the castle garden and fresh bread from Rittergut Kreipitzsch and Berggaststätte Himmelreich) entice visitors to a region the house bakery, and to finish, something sweet for dessert. Entertainment is of charming landscapes and fascinating history. provided by a minstrel with sundry jokes, antics and music. Cost: 39.00 € per person contact: Heimatverein Saaleck e. V. CONTACT: Stiftung Dome und Schlösser in Sachsen-Anhalt CONTACT: Stiftsbibliothek und Stiftsarchiv Minimum no. of participants: 20 people D-06628 Saaleck Museum Schloss Neuenburg, Schloss 1, D-06632 Freyburg (Unstrut) Torhaus Schloss Moritzburg, Tel. +49 (0)3441 212060, [email protected], www.burg-saaleck.info Tel. +49 (0)34464 35530, Fax +49 (0)34464 35555 [email protected], www.vereinigtedomstifter.de [email protected], www.schloss-neuenburg.de CONTACT: Burgschänke Schönburg Contact: Burgrestaurant Rudelsburg, Burgstraße 33, D-06628 Saaleck CONTACT: Stadt Zeitz, Tourist-Information Castle, D-06618 Schönburg, Tel. +49 (0)3445 750218 Tel. +49 (0)34463 27325, Fax +49 (0)34463 60483 CONTACT: Evangelisches Kirchspiel Freyburg, Kirchstraße 7, D-06632 Freyburg Altmarkt 16, Tel. +49 (0)3441 83291 or 83292, Fax +49 (0)3441 83331 [email protected], www.schoenburg.de [email protected], www.rudelsburg.com Tel. +49 (0)34464 27451, Fax +49 (0)34464 66443, [email protected] [email protected], www.zeitz.de DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 5 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 10 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 8 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 30 km

Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 in Naumburg Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 in Naumburg 10 Trips and Attractions Trips and Attractions 11

“Masterful” Naumburg – Experiences in and around Naumburg Nebra Ark – Rotkäppchen – combined guided tours (available all year round) experience the Sky Disc well worth a visit!

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“Examples of the Work of Naumburg’s Architects” – Exhibits in the “Schlösschen” “Midday organ music” – Concert in the Church of St Wenceslas on the Hildebrandt on the marketplace, the cathedral, the cathedral cloisters and in the Naumburg organ, famed as ’s greatest Bach organ Master’s garden provide a comprehensive insight into European cathedral art and (Weds, Sat, Sun, 12 noon, duration: 30 min., price: 2.50 € per person, individual sculpture in the Middle Ages. A guided tour of the picturesque alleyways and appointments for groups also available on request) squares of the civic town and cathedral precinct rounds off your visit to Naumburg. “A trip round Naumburg” – Nostalgic trip on Naumburg’s tram line (max. 22 people per car, duration: approx. 45 min, price: 95.00 € /car) Package A – Ticket to the “Naumburg Master” exhibition for a single admission to each location including the cathedral gardens; guided tours in the “Schlösschen” Tour experiences in Naumburg – “Night Watchman” tours, “Criminals & Their on the marketplace, cathedral and cathedral cloisters, guided tour of the cathedral Crimes”, “Naumburg Curiosities”, “The ‘Steinerne Bilderbuch’ (Stone Picture Book) NEBRA ARK ROTKÄPPCHEN SPARKLING WINE CELLARS precinct & civic town; coffee and cake in Grossjena’s Blütengrund District”, Tour experiences in Bad Kösen – “From Raft- 1. Mystery of the stars – Find out more about Rotkäppchen, the tradition-rich sparkling wine brand, on a ing Town to Spa”(max. 35 people per tour, duration: 1.5 hrs, price: groups of up to 15 Duration: 5 hours guided tour through the permanent exhibition with planetarium show tour of its historic cellars. people: 45.00 €, groups of 16 or more: 3.00 € per person) Price: Groups of up to 11 people 18.90 € pp plus 140.00 € guided tour supplement Find out what makes the Nebra Sky Disc a once-in-a-century find and one of Germany’s largest cuvee barrel in the mighty vaults of the “Domkeller” (cellar) Groups of 12 to 25 people 22.90 € pp plus 80.00 € guided tour supplement Wine tastings – Combine stylish cultural and culinary enjoyment with sampling the most fascinating legacies in . followed by a sparkling wine tasting are the twin highlights of this trip. some of the Saale-Unstrut region’s wines. (Wine tasting incl. water and cheese, Duration: 1 hour Booking information Package B – Ticket to the “Naumburg Master” exhibition for a single admission to 6 wines from 6.00 € per person, 9 wines from 15.00 € per person) Price: 35.00 € for groups of up to 12 people, every additional person 2.00 € Availability: daily all year round 10 am – 5 pm, 1 to 3 hours each location including the cathedral gardens; guided tour of the cathedral and plus Nebra Ark admission 6.50 €, under 12 people 7.50 € Tour escorts – For Naumburg and the Saale-Unstrut cultural landscape Price: from 5.00 € per person cathedral cloisters, guided tour of the cathedral precinct & civic town 2. Discovering the hidden treasure – Prices: 3 hours 78.00 €, 5 hours 110.00 €, over 6 hours 120.00 € guided tour of the discovery site on the Mittelberg Duration: 3 hours Follow grave robbers, archaeologists and astronomers in the search for the past Price: Groups of up to 11 people 12.00 € pp plus 95.00 € guided tour supplement and the paths of the stars and enjoy the view from the observation tower. Groups of 12 to 25 people 14.00 € pp plus 50.00 € guided tour supplement CONTACT: Tourist-Information Naumburg, Markt 12, D-06618 Naumburg Duration: 45 minutes plus journey time or hike between sites Tel. +49 (0)3445 273125, 273123 Fax +49 (0)3445 273128 Price: 50.00 € for groups of up to 12 people, every additional person 4.50 € Booking information [email protected], [email protected] 3. Combined tour of the permanent exhibition and discovery site Booking period: from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Duration: 2 hours plus journey time or hike between sites Number of participants: max. 25 people per group Price: 70.00 € for groups of up to 12 people, every additional person 4.00 € Languages: German, English plus Nebra Ark admission 6.50 €, under 12 people 7.50 € Free places: Group’s tour guide, bus driver Booking information Special tram trip plus wine tasting by arrangement, languages: German, English, French

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NAUMBURGER STRAsseNBAHN GMBH An extraordinary tram ride through time: our special trips include a journey around Naumburg’s historic old town. Your transport for this trip is an original, historic tram car from GDR times. During the trip on the “Wilde Zicke” (Wild Nanny Goat) you’ll learn the fascinating details of her history. On request we will be pleased to accompany your trip with wine specialities from the Saale-Unstrut region.

Tip Admission tickets for the State Exhibition entitle the holder to a discount on the cost of a single ticket on normal scheduled trips.

Booking information Booking period: possible every day, duration of trip around 1 hour Number of participants: special tram trip plus wine tasting, from 15 people Price: for a special trip, flat rate of 95.00 € per car (22 seats and 8 standing places), for the wine tasting (22 seats only) additional charge from 5.00 € pp (for 2 wines)

CONTACT: Tourist-Information Naumburg, Markt 12, D-06618 Naumburg contact: Naumburger Straßenbahn GmbH contact: Arche Nebra, An der Steinklöbe 16, D-06642 Wangen contact: Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei GmbH, Sektkellereistraße 5, Tel. +49 (0)3445 273125, 273123 Fax +49 (0)3445 273128 Heinrich-von-Stephan-Platz 5, D-06618 Naumburg, Tel. +49 (0)34461 25520, Fax +49 (0)34461 255217 D-06632 Freyburg/Unstrut, Tel. +49 (0)34464 340, Fax +49 (0)34464 27237 [email protected], [email protected] Tel. +49 (0)3445 703002 [email protected], www.himmelsscheibe-erleben.de [email protected], www.rotkaeppchen.de www.naumburg-tourismus.de [email protected], www.naumburger-strassenbahn.de DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 38 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 10 km

Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 in Naumburg Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 in Naumburg 12 Trips and Attractions Trips and Attractions 13

Saale-Unstrut – Georg Paul – an individualist in the Toskana Thermal Baths in Bad Sulza – Castle visits and journeys discovering wine right where it is made conflicting influences of the modern age bathing in sound, colour and light through time to Auerstedt

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PFORTA ABBEY WINE ESTATES Special exhibition from 14th May to 15th August 2011 TOSKANA THERMAL BATHS BAD SULZA HOTEL RESORT SCHLOSS AUERSTEDT Discover the fascination of Saale-Unstrut’s wines on a visit to our estate, which has Following the Bauhaus tradition, the Merseburg artist, Georg Paul (1901–1980), was What’s included? “Castle Spirit” group package over 850 years of history. Find out on a guided tour through the vineyards and cellars drawn to abstract works, which the National Socialists defamed as “degenerate” and Entry to the Toskana Thermal Baths with use of the Liquid Sound® Temple, Excursion to Schloss Auerstedt, a lovingly restored manorial seat: regional cuisine how our wine comes into being and what makes it stand out. Then give it a try during which were only permitted to be exhibited in the GDR just a few years before his the Future-Sauna and the ladies’ sauna, 2 × daily (Monday to Friday) and natural mineral water with herbs and gemstones at lunch in the historic a compered tasting session! death (catalogue). Incl. aqua aerobics atmosphere of what was once the Prussian headquarters, a guided tour through Opening times of the Merseburg Castle Art History Museum: Auerstedt’s museum world incl. the coach, traditions and handicrafts museums. Booking period: May to December Booking information daily from 9 am to 6 pm, admission 3.50 € pp, concessions 2.00 € pp (guided tours) Number of participants: 10 people, possibility of combining smaller groups Number of participants: 20 people or more It is also possible to book overnight stays in the hotel’s apartments and maisonettes. Opening times of the ben zi bena arts foundation, Domplatz 6, in Merseburg: Price: Wine tasting with guided tour from 5.00 € per person Price: Group rates for the Toskana Thermal Baths (20 people plus): daily from 10 am to 8 pm, admission free Booking period: all year round 10.00 € pp (3 hrs), 12.50 € pp (4 hrs), 17.00 € pp (day ticket) Minimum no. of participants: 10 people 1 free admission for the same period of time for bus driver/tour guide Price: 25.00 € per person Contact: Landesweingut Kloster Pforta, Saalhäuser, D-06628 Bad Kösen, CONTACT: Kulturhistorisches Museum Schloss Merseburg, Domplatz 9, (max. 2 free admissions) Tel. +49 (0)34463 300-0, Fax +49 (0)34463 300-25 D-06217 Merseburg, Tel. +49 (0)3461 401318, Fax +49 (0)3461 401155 Group rates not valid on weekends, public holidays and during the school holidays “Journey through time to Auerstedt” group package [email protected], www.kloster-pforta.de museum.schloss.merseburg@.de, www.saalekreis.de in Saxony, Saxony Anhalt and Thuringia (except for the summer holidays). Greeting by the Duke of Brunswick with a welcome drink, guided tour through DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 8 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 35 km ­Auerstedt’s museum world with its coach collection, plus the traditions and Recommendations homeland museum of the Auerstedt History Society, film screening in the castle • Visit to the State Exhibition in Naumburg from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 (18 km) cinema of “When Hitchcock met Eiermann’s Else in Auerstedt”, leisurely lunch in • Visit to Goethe’s Summer House No. II (50 m) the historic rooms of Auerstedt Castle, guided walking tour to the first and largest • Themed hike “Ilm Valley Ramble”, “Brine, Salt and Wine” natural dome in the world, Auerstedt’s willow branch palace Wine drinking and art history Experiencing ancient wine culture anew (e.g. from the entrance to the thermal baths) • “Felix” Restaurant with sun terraces in the Wunderwald (50 m) It is also possible to book overnight stays in the hotel’s apartments and maisonettes. • “Louise” Salt Works, Bad Sulza (500 m) Booking period: all year round from from • Auerstedt Museum World and willow branch palace (3 km) Minimum no. of participants: 10 people • Reinhardt’s Restaurant and Museum Café in Auerstedt Castle (3 km) Price: 35.00 € per person • Wine estate tours and wine tastings at the Thuringian and Zahn Wine Estates 11,00 3,00 (approx. 5 km) Euro pp Euro pp

MEMLEBEN ABBEY AND IMPERIAL PALACE MUSEUM FREYBURG-UNSTRUT WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION A trip to the former Benedictine Abbey in Memleben is an opportunity to enjoy a Discover the unmistakable wine of our region right where it is made! Experience special kind of visit: during the tour of the abbey, which was founded in the 10th the Tuscany of the north and one of the most beautiful wine cellars in Germany at century by Emperor Otto II and his wife, Theophanu, you’ll be plunged into the the Freyburg-Unstrut Winegrowers Association! We cordially invite you, your family, history of the Middle Ages. You’ll not only find out about the background to the friends and colleagues to join us on a voyage of discovery through our region, our founding of the abbey, but also learn about the features of medieval architecture. cellars and our wine gallery! At certain points during this short trip back into the past you’ll be able to enjoy An overview of our cellar tours and tastings can be found on our website. special viticultural treats from the Saale-Unstrut region. Booking information Booking information Availability: all year round Booking period: 15.3. to 31.10.2011 Number of participants: min. 10 people Number of participants: 12 people or more Price: from 3.00 € per person Price: 11.00 € per person

Contact: Kloster und Kaiserpfalz Memleben, Thomas-Müntzer-Straße 48, CONTACT: Winzervereinigung Freyburg-Unstrut eG, Querfurter Straße 10, CONTACT: Toskana Therme Bad Sulza Contact: Hotel Resort Schloss Auerstedt D-06642 Memleben, Tel. +49 (0)34672 60274, Fax +49 (0)34672 93409 D-06632 Freyburg, Tel. +49 (0)34464 3060, Fax +49 (0)34464 30610 Rudolf-Gröschner-Straße 11, D-99518 Bad Sulza, Tel. +49 (0)36461 91085 Schlosshof 1, D-99518 Auerstedt, Tel. +49 (0)36461 92888 [email protected], www.kloster-memleben.de [email protected], www.winzervereinigung-freyburg.de [email protected], www.toskanaworld.net [email protected], www.auerstedt.org DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 35 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 10 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 18 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 21 km

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In search of Saale-Unstrut Master builders, master chefs and Uta and Ekkehard culture and gourmet days masterful wines Masterful Naumburg

from from from from 125,00 115,00 220,00 132,00 Euro pp Euro pp Euro pp Euro pp

CK Domstadt-Hotels Center Hotel Kaiserhof Berghotel zum Edelacker Berghotel & Restaurant „Wilhelmsburg“ 3-day trip: In search of Uta and Ekkehard – What’s included? 2 CP, admission and guided tour of Naumburg Cathedral, 4-day programme • Beautiful south-facing hillside location Naumburg Cathedral and cathedral treasury cloisters and the “Schlösschen” on the marketplace, guided tour of the Rotkäpp- Day 1: arrival in the afternoon, 7 pm evening meal (set menu) followed by a wine • 100-seater restaurant with a view of the Saale Valley, courtyard with beer garden 2 nights’ accommodation in a double room, 1 breakfast from the generous buffet, chen Sparkling Wine Cellars on the 2nd day, 3-course vintner’s set menu incl. 1 glass tasting in the hotel • Room for meetings and family celebrations 1 late sleeper’s breakfast, visit to the town and cathedral, 1 candlelight dinner of wine on the 2nd evening, visit to the “Steinerne Bilderbuch” (Stone Picture Book) Day 2: individual breakfast available from 6.30 am, 10 am departure for Naumburg, • Car park at the hotel, including space for buses (4-course set menu) (individual), free use of the hotel’s own sauna, Sky Sports and Films free of charge 10.30 am – 12.30 pm guided tour of Naumburg Cathedral, cloisters and the “Schlöss- • Playground, outdoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, hiking trails close to the hotel Booking period: all year round (excl. Bundesliga football), chen” on the marketplace, followed by free time (lunch, visit to Naumburg’s town • Group offers Price: from 125.00 € per person in a double room (no single supplement) Booking period: from end of June to November 2011 museum or the cathedral gardens etc.), 5 pm return journey to hotel, 7 pm dinner • 35 rooms with 65 beds (shower, WC, TV, telephone) Number of participants: min. 10 people (barbecue or buffet) in the hotel 3-day trip: offer to celebrate the 2011 State Exhibition, “The Naumburg Master” Price: from 115.00 € per person Day 3: individual breakfast available from 6.30 am, 10 am guided tour of Neuen- Hotel & Restaurant „Villa Ilske“ 2 nights’ accommodation in a double room with breakfast from the generous buf- burg Castle, followed by journey to Freyburg, 12 noon guided tour of the vaulted fet, guided tour of the state exhibition, “The Naumburg Master”, guided tour and • Beautiful south-facing hillside location, sun terrace with a view of the Saale Valley cellars of the Freyburg Winemakers’ Association followed by vintners’ cold platter tasting in the Rotkäppchen Sparkling Wine Cellars in Freyburg, 1 welcome dinner • 50 seats in the conservatory restaurant contact: Center Hotel Kaiserhof, Bahnhofstraße 35–37, and 1 glass of wine, 2 pm visit to the Church of St. Mary in Freyburg, 2.30 pm sight- (3-course set meal), regional specialities such as Saxony Anhalt supper platter on • Woodland garden, vineyard, car park at the hotel D-06618 Naumburg, Tel. +49 (0)3445 2440, Fax +49 (0)3445 244100 seeing walk through Freyburg, 4 pm visit to the Rotkäppchen Sparkling Wine Cellars the second evening, wine tasting with Saale-Unstrut wines by romantic candlelight • 16 rooms with 29 beds (shower, WC, TV, telephone) [email protected], www.kaiserhof-naumburg.de with a guided tour and tasting of a glass of sparkling wine, 5 pm return journey to with cheese and bread on the second evening the hotel, 7 pm dinner at Neuenburg Castle (medieval set meal) – see information Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 “Masterful Naumburg” package on Freyburg on page 9 Price: from 179.00 € per person in a double room, single supplement 19.00 € per 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast buffet, 2 evening meals with three-course Day 4: individual breakfast available from 6.30 am, journey home person, group rate (valid for groups of 12 or more people) per person in a double set menu (barbecue in the courtyard and specialities from the wood burning oven room only 139.00 €, single supplement 19.00 € per person Rendezvous on the Saale & Unstrut rivers Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 possible), tasting of Saale-Unstrut wines in the hotel, guided tour of Naumburg’s Number of participants: min. 20 people Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, cloisters and “Schlösschen” on the marketplace, Prices: from 220.00 € per person in a double room (travel period July/August 2011), guided tour of Naumburg, tour of the Romanesque House with from further prices on request Käthe-Kruse doll exhibition in Bad Kösen, guided tour of Pforta Abbey, visitor’s tax All-day tour escort: 100.00 €/day (please state whether an escort will be required Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 at the time of booking) Number of participants: min. 20 people For reservations confirmed by 31.12.2010, each guest will receive a small bottle of 95,00 Price: 132.00 € per person (travelling Sunday to Friday), 142.00 € per person wine to remind them of their stay in our hotel. Euro pp (travelling Friday to Sunday), 20.00 € single supplement

“Naumburg Master and more” package 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast buffet, 4 evening meals with three-course Atrium Hotel Amadeus set menu (barbecue in the courtyard and specialities from the wood burning oven What’s included? possible), tasting of Saale-Unstrut wines in the hotel, guided tour of Naumburg’s 2 nights’ accommodation in a single or double room with breakfast from the gener- Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, cloisters and “Schlösschen” on the marketplace, ous buffet, 1 x half board in the form of a 3-course set meal, 1 x Saale-Unstrut buffet guided tour of Naumburg, tour of the Romanesque House with Käthe-Kruse doll exhibition in Bad Kösen, guided tour of Pforta Abbey, visit to Rudelsberg and Saa- Our special tip for your trip to the Saale-Unstrut region: leck castles, guided tour of Memleben Abbey and Imperial Palace, visit to the Nebra visit the State Exhibition on the Naumburg Master from 29.6. to 2.11.2011! Ark incl. the discovery site of the Sky Disc plus planetarium show, boat trip on the We will be pleased to assist you in organising your own individual tour programme. Saale or Unstrut rivers, visitor’s tax Booking information Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Booking period: 2.1. to 29.12.2011 Number of participants: min. 20 people Number of participants: 20 people Price: 226.00 € per person (travel period Sunday to Friday), 246.00 € per person Price: 95.00 € per person in a double room, 105.00 € per person in a single room (travel period Tuesday to Sunday), 40.00 € single supplement

contact: Berghotel & Restaurant „Wilhelmsburg“ Eckartsbergaer Str. 20, D-06628 Bad Kösen Tel +49 (0)34463 367-0, Fax +49 (0)34463 367-20 [email protected], www.berghotel-wilhelmsburg.de

RESERVATIONS: CK Domstadt-Hotels, Contact: Atrium Hotel Amadeus, Hotel Osterfeld GmbH, Pretzscher Str. 20, contact: Berghotel zum Edelacker, Schloss 25, D-06632 Freyburg Contact: Hotel & Restaurant „Villa Ilske“, Ilskeweg 2, D-06628 Bad Kösen, Lindenring 36, D-06618 Naumburg, D-06721 Osterfeld, Tel. +49 (0)34422 30100, Fax +49 (0)34422 301099 Tel. +49 (0)34464 350, Fax +49 (0)34464 35333 Telefon +49 (0)34463 366-0, Fax +49 (0)34463 366-20 Tel. +49 (0)3445 26108-0, Fax +49 (0)3445 26108-108 [email protected], www.atrium-hotel-osterfeld.de [email protected], www.edelacker.de [email protected], www.villa-ilske.de [email protected], www.ck-domstadt-hotels.de DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 16 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 10 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 8 km

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The Naumburg Master Castles, palaces From cathedral to cathedral Hiking or cycling and the Saale-Unstrut Region and fine wines in search of the Naumburg Master on the stone trail

from from from from 119,00 164,50 117,00 195,00 Euro pp Euro pp Euro pp Euro pp

Best Western Hotel Stadt Merseburg Saale-Unstrut-Reisen What’s included? What’s included? 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, 2 dinners in the form of a 3-course set 3 days with a visit to a former stone quarry, visit to Naumburg’s masonry workshops, meal or dinner buffet, admission and guided tour of Merseburg Cathedral and where stonemasonry techniques will be demonstrated, visit to Pforta Abbey and chapter house (approx. 90 minutes) “In search of the Naumburg Master, and the 13th Naumburg Cathedral, wine tasting in Freyburg, day tours century life of the canons in Merseburg’s cathedral chapter”, guided tour of Naum- Booking information burg Cathedral with the cloisters and “Schlösschen” on the marketplace (approx. Booking period: May to October 120 minutes incl. travel time), free use of the spa facilities with pool and sauna, bus Hotel Trias Hotel Restaurant “Zur Kaiserpfalz” Number of participants: min. 8 people parking available free of charge, 1 free place in a single room for the bus driver Price: from 195.00 € per person in a double room, 48.00 € single supplement What’s included? 2 CP, 1 × 3-course set meal, 1 × gourmet buffet, guided tour of Three nights’ accommodation in a comfortable double room Booking information Naumburg Cathedral, cloisters and the “Schlösschen” on the marketplace, visit to Day 1: arrival in Wiehe, visit to the world’s largest year-round model railway show Further information can be found on the internet on the following sites: Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Bad Kösen and Rudelsburg castle, all-day tour escort, wine tasting in the hotel, including expert guided tour, followed by journey to the hotel, welcome cocktail www.triasworld.de und Number of participants: 20 people guided tour of Memleben Abbey, visit to the Nebra Ark (optional) and check-in, a rustic knights’ banquet or, on request, a meal of regional speciali- www.naturpark-saale-unstrut.de Price: 117.00 € per person in a double room, 24.00 € single supplement Availability: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 ties awaits you for dinner Number of participants: min. 15 people Price: 119.00 €; single supplement 20.00 €, 1 free place with 15 or more full-rate Day 2: generous breakfast buffet, guided tour of the Herzoglicher Vineyard in Frey- paying guests, 2 free places with 38-plus burg with tasting of a glass of wine, boat trip on the Unstrut along the “Steinerne Bilderbuch” (Stone Picture Book) in Großjena, guided tour of Naumburg Cathedral, the chance to enjoy a coffee or two in Naumburg, guided tour of the Rotkäppchen contact: Hotel Trias, Mr Richter, Straße der Einheit 29, D-06638 Karsdorf, contact: Best Western Hotel Stadt Merseburg, Christianenstraße 25, contact: Saale-Unstrut-Reisen, Dammstraße 21, D-06667 Weißenfels Sparkling Wine Cellars in Freyburg, Winegrowers’ Dinner in the hotel restaurant Tel +49 (0)34461 700, Fax +49 (0)34461 70104, D-06217 Merseburg, Tel. +49 (0)3461 350-0, Fax +49 (0)3461 350-100, Tel. +49(0)3443 237082, Fax +49 (0)3443 307308 [email protected], www.hotel-trias.de [email protected], www.stadt-merseburg.bestwestern.de [email protected], www.saale-unstrut-reisen.de Day 3: generous breakfast buffet, “Legendary Kyffhäuser Adventure Kingdom”, DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 27 km guided tour at the Kyffhäuser Monument regional landmark, guided tour through DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 35 km the Barbarossa (largest anhydrite open to tourists in Europe), leisurely dinner as part of our half board offer, bowling evening in the hotel Saale-Unstrut winelovers’ treat Day 4: after a hearty breakfast from our buffet it’s time to say “Auf Wiedersehen!” “Naumburg Master” package “Masterly” Merseburg Booking information Booking period: 5.1. to 20.12.2011 from from from Number of participants: 10 people Price: from 164.50 € per person in a double room 120,00 168,00 126,00 Euro pp Euro pp Euro pp

Parkhotel Güldene Berge Schlosshotel Schkopau Radisson Blu Hotel, Halle-Merseburg What’s included? We offer a stylish atmosphere in which you can relax both your body and soul, plus What’s included? 2 nights’ accommodation incl. breakfast in a stylish atmosphere with a distinc- culinary treats from the castle kitchen and wine cellars and easy access from the Visit Merseburg and discover one of central Germany’s oldest towns! We offer two tive character. Welcome glass of Rotkäppchen sparkling wine, a 3-course and a region’s motorways (A38, A9, A14). We will be pleased to assist you in arranging nights’ accommodation in one of our comfortable rooms including our generous 4-course gourmet set meal with fresh, regional delicacies. Plus 1 bottle of selected an interesting excursion. For example, Naumburg Cathedral, Merseburg Cathe- breakfast buffet. There‘s plenty of interesting history for you to learn about on a Saale-Unstrut wine per meal (for 2 people). dral, Rotkäppchen Sparkling Wine Cellars in Freyburg, Nebra Sky Disc, Halloren visit to the cathedral and castle in Merseburg plus a guided tour of the cathedral. Chocolate Museum in Halle, the town of Bad Lauchstädt, which has links to Goethe, The Merseburg Incantations, the oldest documents written in the , Booking information Leipzig, Querfurt and more (admission to these attractions and further charges are are to be found here, and the famous Ladegast organ, which, with a bit of luck, you Booking period: all year round not included in the package) might get to hear played. On an evening there’s a delicious meal in store in our Number of participants: 4 people or more What’s included? Belle Epoque restaurant (choice between 3-course set menu or dinner buffet). Price: 120.00 € per person in a double room, 45.00 € single supplement 3 nights’ accommodation including generous breakfast from our castle buffet and Tip: Visit the cathedral town of Naumburg and the State Exhibition Booking information half board (3-course set menu or buffet), guided tour of the castle, unlimited use “The Naumburg Master – Sculptor and Architect in the Europe of Cathedrals” Booking period: subject to availability, by request of our sauna and relaxation area from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Price: 126.00 € per person in a double room, 21.00 € single supplement per night Booking information Tip: Visit the state exhibition, “The Naumburg Master – Sculptor and Architect in Booking period: 29.6. – 2.11.2011 the Europe of Cathedrals”, between 29.6. and 2.11.2011 in Naumburg Number of participants: 20 people Price: 168.00 € per person in a double room, 198.00 € per person in a single room

contact: Parkhotel Güldene Berge, Langendorfer Straße 94, contact: Hotel & Restaurant Zur Kaiserpfalz, H & W Hotel GbR contact: Schlosshotel Schkopau, Am Schloss 1–5, D-06258 Schkopau contact: Radisson Blu Hotel, Halle-Merseburg, Oberaltenburg 4, D-06667 Weißenfels, Tel. +49 (0)3443 39200, Fax +49 (0)3443 392020 Allerstedter Straße 10, D-06642 Wohlmirstedt, Tel. +49 (0)34672 880, Tel. +49 (0)3461 749-0, Fax +49 (0)3461 749-100 D-06217 Merseburg, Tel +49 (0)3461 45200, Fax +49 (0)3461 452100 [email protected], www.gueldene-berge.de Fax +49 (0)34672 88130, [email protected], www.kaiserpfalz.de [email protected], www.schlosshotel-schkopau.de [email protected], www.merseburg-radissonblu.com DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 16 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 36 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 39 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 35 km

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Cathedral treasuries and the Naumburg and the “Luther| Naumburg and Eisleben, Naumburg and Aschers­leben, “colourful town in the Harz foothills” Bauhaus|Garden Kingdom” region the birthplace of Luther Saxony Anhalt’s oldest town

from from from from 129,00 135,00 65,00 89,00 Euro pp Euro pp Euro pp Euro pp

Visit the cathedral treasuries in Halberstadt and Quedlinburg with your group, take a Saxony Anhalt’s cultural and UNESCO world heritage sites line up like pearls on a Stroll with your guests in the footsteps of the great German reformer, Martin The oldest town in Saxony-Anhalt is a delightful destination on the eastern edge trip to Wernigerode Castle and discover the “colourful town in the Harz foothills”. string: the Luther sites in Wittenberg, the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom and the Luther, and become acquainted with one of the most important convents of of the Harz. Visitors are greeted by a charming town, in which historic green spaces Bauhaus in Dessau. German mysticism. meet modern landscapes. Programme • “Naumburg Master” state exhibition Programme Programme Programme • Separate, informative tour of the two most important German church treasuries • “Naumburg Master” state exhibition • “Naumburg Master” state exhibition • “Naumburg Master” state exhibition in Halberstadt (Cathedral of St. Stephen and St. Sixtus) and in the UNESCO world • Medieval guided tour through Lutherstadt Wittenberg with a visit to the world • A walk (guided tour) along the “Eisleben Luther Trail” will lead your guests through • Your guided tour of the town will take in numerous tourist highlights. Choose heritage town of Quedlinburg in the Abbey Church of St. Servatius. famous “Theses Door” the historic town centre. The walk takes in Martin Luther’s birthplace, the Church of from three different routes in advance: • Travel with the tourist train to the “Neuschwanstein of the North” followed by a • In Wörlitz your guests will undertake a guided tour followed by an enjoyable gon- St. Petri Pauli where he was christened, the Market Church of St. Andreas, the medi- Town route: The current structures originate predominantly from the look around Wernigerode Castle, which today is open to visitors as a museum. dola ride through one of the most beautiful landscape parks in continental Europe. eval marketplace and Luther monument and the museum in Luther’s last residence. 15th century and today are among the best preserved town fortifications in Germany. • Guided tour through the old town of Wernigerode – your guests will experience • Get to know Dessau-Rosslau, the “Bauhaus town in the Garden Kingdom” on a • Surrounded by historic walls, in the foothills of the southern Harz mountains, is Architecture route: A multitude of buildings still “illustrate” the passage of time a journey through six centuries of the history of the “colourful town in the Harz tour of the town. From the listed buildings in the town centre the tour moves on one of the most important Romanesque structures in Saxony Anhalt - the Abbey through their facades, which are in the style of a variety of different architectural foothills”. to the Bauhaus, the Masters’ Houses and to Georgium Palace. of St. Mary in Helfta. In the 13th century this was considered to be the “crown of periods. You’ll be surprised and delighted by these genuine treasures, ranging German convents”. The museum contains plenty of information about the history from secular buildings to contemporary architecture. What’s included? What’s included? of the venerable Helfta order and the Abbey of St. Mary. Park route: The green route is truly exceptional, connecting parks and pathways 2 nights’ half-board accommodation, admission and guided tour of the Naum- 2 nights’ half board accommodation, admission and guided tour of the Naumburg in Aschersleben that are unparalleled in their attractiveness. The parks - newly burg Master exhibition, admission and guided tour of the cathedral and cathedral Master exhibition, guided tour of Lutherstadt Wittenberg, guided tour and gondola What’s included? designed or created for the 2010 state garden festival - await your visit. treasury in Halberstadt, admission and guided tour of the cathedral and cathedral ride in Wörlitz Park, tour (with tour guide) of Dessau-Rosslau. 1 night’s half board accommodation, admission to and guided tour of the Naumburg treasury in Quedlinburg, return trip by tourist train to Wernigerode Castle, admis- Master exhibition, guided tour of Lutherstadt Eisleben, admission to Martin Luther’s What’s included? Booking information sion to Wernigerode Castle, guided tour of Wernigerode “Through 6 Centuries”. birthplace, admission to the Market Church of St. Andreas, visit to the Helfta Abbey 1 night’s half-board accommodation, admission to and guided tour of the Naum- Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 museum. burg Master exhibition, guided tour of Aschersleben Booking information Number of participants: bookable for 15 or more people Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Price: from 135.00 € per person in a double room, Booking information Booking information Number of participants: bookable for 15 or more people single supplement from 18.00 € per person per night Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Price: from 129.00 € pp in a double room, single supplement from 15.00 € pp per night Number of participants: bookable for 15 or more people Number of participants: bookable for 15 or more people Optional extras include additional meals, historic town tours, a wine tasting and Price: from 65.00 € pp in a double room, single supplement from 18.00 € pp per night Price: from 89.00 € pp in a double room, single supplement from 18.00 € pp per night Optional extras include additional meals, historic town tours, a wine tasting and more, for example a visit to the Luther House in Wittenberg, entry tickets to the more, for example a ride on the Harz narrow gauge railway. Garden Kingdom Summer Festival (May to September). Optional extras include additional meals, historic town tours, a wine tasting and more, Optional extras include additional meals, historic town tours, a wine tasting and for example admission to the EUROPA-ROSARIUM rose collection in Sangerhausen. more, for example a visit to Falkenstein Castle.

contact: Tourismus-Marketing Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH, Danzstraße 1, contact: Tourismus-Marketing Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH, Danzstraße 1, contact: Tourismus-Marketing Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH, Danzstraße 1, contact: Tourismus-Marketing Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH, Danzstraße 1, D-39104 , Tel. +49 (0)391 56283817, Fax +49 (0)391 56283811 D-39104 Magdeburg, Tel. +49 (0)391 56283817, Fax +49 (0)391 56283811 D-39104 Magdeburg, Tel. +49 (0)391 56283817, Fax +49 (0)391 56283811 D-39104 Magdeburg, Tel. +49 (0)391 56283817, Fax +49 (0)391 56283811 [email protected], www.tm-sachsen-anhalt.de [email protected], www.tm-sachsen-anhalt.de [email protected], www.tm-sachsen-anhalt.de [email protected], www.tm-sachsen-anhalt.de

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From Goethe to Uta – Experience Leipzig and follow in the Goethe’s secret love footsteps of the Naumburg Master Halle – capital of culture In search of the Naumburg Master

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Stadtmarketing Halle (Saale) GmbH NAUMBURG YOUTH HOSTEL Restored merchant’s houses, museums, modern hotels, a colourful “pub district” – The youth hostel, which is surrounded by an extensive open green space, is located the 1,200 year old Halle is not the cultural capital of Saxony Anhalt for nothing. The only a few minutes on foot from the centre of the town. The leisurely wine tavern Moritzburg Monastery displays the most important collection of German Expres- and cafeteria are both great places in which to relax and unwind. Our 2, 3 & 4-bed sionist works, and Handel’s birthplace commemorates the town’s greatest son. The rooms are equipped with a shower, WC and wash basin. opera, state orchestra, New Theatre, puppet theatre and the traditional Steintor- What’s included? Varieté (variety theatre) all present outstanding performances throughout the year. 2 MAP, musical wine tasting, 2-hour guided tour of the cathedral, cloisters and WEIMAR TOURIST INFORMATION Discover Leipzig, the fascinating city of music and exhibitions! The historic city What’s included? 2 nights’ accommodation including breakfast in a hotel of the “Schlösschen” on the marketplace centre with its numerous arcades, the Church of St. Thomas, the “Alte Rathaus” booked category, 1 evening meal in the “Halleschen Brauhaus”, a guided tour of Extras that can be booked on request: journey to Freyburg, guided tour of the tradi- Weimar – Naumburg (Old Town Hall) and the Battle of the Nations memorial are just a few of the most the historic old town, a visit to Handel’s birthplace and a visit to the Market Church tional Rotkäppchen Sparkling Wine Cellars, price: 5.00 € per person, Tour of the town of Weimar in the morning, journey to Naumburg, lunch in the famous sights. Strolling and shopping are a real pleasure here. A day trip to Naum- containing Luther’s death mask. visit to Neuenburg Castle, price: 5.00 € per person town, guided tour of Naumburg, short coffee break, tour of the “Naumburg Master” burg will acquaint you with the town’s extraordinary architectural history. Booking period: throughout 2011 exhibition – cathedral and cloisters, return journey to Weimar Booking information Number of participants: 16 people What’s included? Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 (dates of your choice, Friday to Sunday) Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 Price: Category A: 139.00 € pp in a double room, 169.00 € pp in a single room 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in a first class hotel in Leipzig, guide for Minimum no. of participants: 20 people Number of participants: 25 people or more Category B: 116.00 € pp in a double room, 146.00 € pp in a single room tour of the town (2 hrs) in Leipzig, 2 evening meals (3-course set menu excl. drinks) Price: 91.50 € pp, double room supplement 6.00 €, single room supplement 12.00 € Price: 28.00 € per person in a city centre restaurant in Leipzig, tour guide for a day trip (8 hrs) to Naumburg, Weimar – Naumburg – Freyburg tour of Naumburg, admission to and guided tour of the “Naumburg Master” state Contact: Stadtmarketing Halle (Saale) GmbH, group tourism, Marktplatz 13, Day 1: arrival in Weimar by lunchtime, lunch in Weimar, tour of the town of Weimar, exhibition (cathedral, cloisters, “Schlösschen” on the marketplace), lunch (one- D-06108 Halle (Saale), Tel. +49 (0)345 1227926, Fax +49 (0)345 4723363 themed guided tour on request (e.g. Bauhaus), tour of Goethe’s home, visit to an course meal excl. drinks) in Naumburg CONTACT: Jugendherberge Naumburg [email protected], www.stadtmarketing-halle.de evening event (individual) Am Tennisplatz 9, D-06618 Naumburg, Tel. +49 (0)3445 703422 Booking information Day 2: departure for Naumburg, tour of the “Naumburg Master” exhibition – DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 50 km [email protected], www.jugendherberge-naumburg.de Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 cathedral and cloisters, lunch in Naumburg, journey to Freyburg, visit to Neuenburg Number of participants: 20 people, free place in hotel for the bus driver Castle in Freyburg, coffee in Freyburg Price: from 232.00 € per person in a double room, Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 single supplement from 30.00 € per person School Trips: School Trips: Number of participants: 25 people or more Price: 88.00 € per person in a double room, 111.00 € per person in a single room Tracing the Middle Ages “No-one is too young to be a Master”

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Museum educational packages accompanying the State Exhibition Guided tours for school classes: by reservation, meeting place and subject area by agreement 45 minutes: 30.00 € per class plus 2.00 € admission per pupil 60 minutes: 40.00 € per class plus 2.00 € admission per pupil

Projects for school classes: • Day project (5-7 hours) 25.00 € per pupil Euroville “Crafts in the Master’s workshop” – Children’s Cathedral Workshop Pupils can slip into the role of Gothic master builders and try out medieval tech- What’s included? 5-day class trip with 4 nights’ half board accommodation, tour niques for themselves using faithfully reproduced tools. of Naumburg, guided tour of Naumburg Cathedral and a visit to the state exhibi- • Topical individual projects (1-2 hours) from 4.00 € per pupil (depending on equipment) tion, visit to the Children’s Cathedral Workshop, camp fire/night-time walk “Spiritual rulers”, “Botany in stone”, “Architectural harmony” plus other Booking information subjects, variations depending on age-group and desired relationship in terms of Booking period: 29.6. to 2.11.2011 content to history, religion, mathematics, art and biology (after consultation) Number of participants: min. 15 people Booking information Price: Pupils 118.00 €, teachers - every 21st participant free Booking period: from March 2011 Number of participants: max. class size, 1 teacher & 1 accompanying person free CONTACT: weimar GmbH, Weimar Tourist Information, Ms Bleichrodt contact: Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, Augustusplatz 9, Markt 10, D-99423 Weimar, Tel. +49 (0)3643 745-441, Fax +49 (0)3643 745-420 D-04109 Leipzig, Tel. +49 (0)341 7104-275, Fax +49 (0)341 7104-251 contact: Euroville Jugend- und Sporthotel, Gunter Looß, CONTACT: Kinderdombauhütte (Children’s Cathedral Workshop) [email protected], www.weimar.de [email protected], www.leipzig.de, www.ltm-leipzig.de Am Michaelisholz 115, D-06618 Naumburg, Tel. +49 (0)3445 781750, Tel +49 (0)3445 2301-120 DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 50 km DISTANCE TO NAUMBURG: approx. 69 km Fax +49 (0)3445 781725, [email protected], www.euroville.de [email protected], www.naumburgermeister.eu

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Selected event highlights 2011

May August

21 19:30 “Cathedral Sounds” - Series of cathedral concerts for the 2011 State Exhibition: 5 12 19 26 19:30 “Vive la France” – Naumburg International Summer Organ Festival, Church of St. Wenceslas “LETTNER PASSION” ( Passion) based on the Naumburg Master’s Passion relief, by Reinhard Ohse, 6 13 20 21:00 “Nine Naumburg Nights” - Folk and world music in the Marientor Gate Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul (in front of the west choir) 11 19:30 “Talking Stones” lecture evening, tba

June 12 13 19:30 MDR Summer of Music “Concerts Along the Romanesque Road” 12.8. Prof. Thierry Escaich (organ) and ensemble inCanto weimar, Church of St. Wenceslas 11 12 17 18 19 19:30 “The Name of the Rose” – Summer theatre for the State Exhibition, Marientor Gate (Premiere on 11.6.) 13.8. Calmus Ensemble, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul 17 18 19 – “Montalbâne” Festival – International Medieval Music Days 14 9:30 “Prominent Figures in Conversation” - Series of church services as part of the State Exhibition Neuenburg Castle and Church of St. Mary, Freyburg/Unstrut with performance of a Bach cantata, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul 21 – Midsummer Night’s Festival, opening concert of the Nine Naumburg Nights festival – 21 19:00 “Cathedral Sounds” - Series of cathedral concerts for the 2011 State Exhibition: folk and world music in the Marientor Gate “Cathedrals, the sound of bells and flute music”, of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul 24 19:30 “Vive la France” – opening concert of the International Summer Organ Festival 26 19:30 “In Search of the Master” - Special Themed Tour of the State Exhibition on the Hildebrandt organ (1746) in the Church of St. Wenceslas 26 27 28 21:00 “The Name of the Rose” – Summer theatre for the State Exhibtion, Marientor Gate 25 19:30 “French Musical Magnificence“ – Marc Antoine Charpentier “TE DEUM” (Please note: performance starts at 7.30 pm on 28.8.) Cherry Festival concert by the Cathedral Choir, Church of St. Wenceslas 26 27 28 – Naumburg with traditional Pottery Market on 27.8. and 28.8. 29 – First day of the Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition 2011 “The Naumburg Master – Sculptor and Architect in the Europe of Cathedrals” September

July 2 3 4 19:30 “The Name of the Rose” – Summer theatre for the State Exhibition, Marientor Gate

1 29 19:30 “In Search of the Master” - Special Themed Tour of the State Exhibition 4 25 9:30 “Prominent Figures in Conversation” - Series of church services as part of the State Exhibition with performance of a Bach cantata, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul 1 8 15 22 29 19:30 “Vive la France” – Naumburg International Summer Organ Festival, Church of St. Wenceslas 8 19:30 “Talking Stones” lecture evening, tba 2 20:00 “Shadow Dancers – The Cathedral Comes Alive” premiere Puppet theatre in the garden of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul 18 19:00 “Cathedral Sounds” - Series of cathedral concerts for the 2011 State Exhibition: “Cathedrals and Baroque Oratory in Sound”, St. Giles’ Chapel, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul 2 9 16 23 30 21:00 “Nine Naumburg Nights” – Folk and world music in the Marientor Gate 20 21 22 23 24 – Cathedral Architects’ Conference 3 24 9:30 “Prominent Figures in Conversation” - Series of church services as part of the State Exhibition with performance of a Bach cantata, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul 23 19:30 “In Search of the Master” - Special Themed Tour of the State Exhibition

3 5 6 11 12 13 20:00 “Shadow Dancers – The Cathedral Comes Alive” 27 28 29 30 – “The Music of European Cathedrals” – Hildebrandt Festival, Church of St. Wenceslas, Puppet theatre in the garden of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul 27.9. Opening concert with Prof. Olivier Latry, organ (Nôtre-Dame de Paris), “Soirée française” with, among others, Hélène Nassif, harp (Paris) 7 8 14 15 19:30 “The Name of the Rose” – Summer theatre for the State Exhibition, Marientor Gate 30.9. Organ/orchestra concert, works by C. Saint-Saëns & J.S. Bach 10 19:00 “Night of Culture in Naumburg Cathedral“ including Antonio Vivaldi‘s „The Four Seasons“, a reading, puppet theatre „Shadow Dancers – The Cathedral Comes Alive”, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul October 14 19:30 “Talking Stones” lecture evening, tba 1 2 3 – “The Music of European Cathedrals” – Hildebrandt Festival, Church of St. Wenceslas 17 19:00 “Cathedral Sounds” - Series of cathedral concerts for the 2011 State Exhibition: 6 19:30 “Talking Stones” lecture evening, tba “Cathedrals and Harps”, Dreikönigskapelle (Three Kings Chapel), Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul 8 19:30 SoundTime Naumburg – Chamber Music, Hotel zur Alten Schmiede, Burgenlandsaal

16 31 9:30 “Prominent Figures in Conversation” - Series of church services as part of the State Exhibition with performance of a Bach cantata, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul

21 19:30 “In Search of the Master” - Special Themed Tour of the State Exhibition

22 19:30 “Cathedral Sounds” - Series of cathedral concerts for the 2011 State Exhibition: Concert by Capella Antiqua Bambergensis Extensive information on the state exhibition event programme is available from www.naumburgermeister.eu 31 – Reformation Day Concert, Church of St. Wenceslas 24 Kopfzeile

Saxony Anhalt State Exhibition from 29.6. to 2.11.2011 in Naumburg