Things to do in

Quedlinburg

Experience Quedlinburg's rich history up close and immerse yourself in the medieval half-timbered streets with one of our traditionally dressed city guides. Be fascinated by the stories and personalities of bygone times and enjoy the mystical atmosphere in the winding half-timbered streets. As you stroll through the city's charming, illuminated streets, you'll hear stories and anecdotes from times gone by. Your city guide will report up close about medieval life, the conflicts and challenges of this time. At the end of this tour, you will better understand Quedlinburg's rich history and culture and retain one of Germany's oldest cities with captivating impressions and memories.

Immerse yourself in the unique World Heritage Site in Quedlinburg. Our expert guide leads you through the picturesque historic old town and the surrounding area of the majestic Schlossberg. During the tour you dive up close in over 1,100 years of history. This fascinating excursion offers you a comprehensive insight into the impressive history of Quedlinburg. We visit the striking landmarks such as the imposing town hall, the historical churches, the picturesque medieval alleys, the impressive half -timbered houses and much more. The tour begins right in front of the friendly city information at the picturesque market square. The highlight of the trip is the Schlossberg on which our imposing collegiate church is located.

Explore the unique world heritage in Quedlinburg. Our guide shows the most beautiful places in our historic old town and around castle hill. You'll experience and learn about 1.100 years of history. This two hour tour gives an perfect insight in Quedlinburgs rich history, our most famous buildings including town hall, churches and an selection of more than 2.000 timber framed houses. You'll start with our guide right in front of the tourist information centre on market square. Castle hill right next to our collegiate church is the end of the tour and you have the opportunity to visit our most famous sight.

Embark on an evening journey into medieval times on a walking tour of Quedlinburg's Old Town. Hear stories about the nights watchmen's safety rounds and the Stiftshauptmann's tough job defending the ladies convenant on castle hill, among other famous local stories. Walk along Quedlinburg's historical streets and watch as the town lights come to life. Listen to your guide, dressed up as a historical figure, recount tales about the important role nights watchmen played defending the town's inhabitants from fire and general safety. Continue your Old Town journey listening to the story of the town's famous midwife, Mutter Griebsch, as you pass by medieval houses. Olden times weren't always peaceful, as your guide recounts tales of conflict between the town's past inhabitants. Leave your tour full of rich, cultural stories of one of Germany's oldest towns.

Immerse yourself in the unique world cultural heritage in Quedlinburg. Our expert guide will lead you through the picturesque historic old town and the surroundings of the majestic Schlossberg. During the tour you will immerse yourself in over 1,100 years of history. This fascinating excursion offers you a comprehensive insight into the impressive history of Quedlinburg. We visit the striking landmarks such as the impressive town hall, the historic churches, the picturesque medieval streets, the impressive half-timbered houses and much more. The tour begins directly in front of the friendly city information office on the picturesque market square. The highlight of the tour is the Schlossberg, on which our impressive collegiate church is located.

Explore the unique world heritage in Quedlinburg. Our guide shows the most beautiful places in our historic old town and around castle hill. You'll experience and learn about 1.100 years of history. This two hour tour gives an perfect insight in Quedlinburgs rich history, our most famous buildings including town hall, churches and an selection of more than 2.000 timber framed houses. You'll start with our guide right in front of the tourist information centre on market square. Castle hill right next to our collegiate church is the end of the tour and you have the opportunity to visit our most famous sight.

Situated on the scenic Romantic Road, Quedlinburg was the first capital of Germany and, therefore an important royal and imperial town. With its historical medieval layout of over 6 centuries and over 1300 timber-framed houses, Quedlinburg is one of the jewels of the medieval ages of Germany but graces us also with many buildings with art nouveau architecture. The castle, church and old town became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Pass the Goetzsches Mausoleum of 1726, walk through Breite Strasse, for some beautiful half-timbered architecture, see the 12th-century Marktkirche St Benedikt, built upon Roman ruins, marvel at the main Markt square and the city hall, with it’s medieval and renaissance architecture. See the magnificent Blasiikirche and discover the oldest half-timbered house in Germany. Learn all about Klopstock, one of the greatest German lyric poets at his former house, with stunning views towards the castle hill and the Abbey from where women ruled the city for 8 centuries.