2025 Quedlinburg Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

Quedlinburg\'s Old Town encompasses an area of some 80 hectares, all of which has been listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. An outstanding example of a European city of medieval origin which has been preserved throughout the centuries, Quedlinburg is distinguished by its exceptional architectural heritage of Romanesque and half-timbered buildings, many of remarkably high quality. Buildings of all styles and epochs make Quedlinburg the perfect place to study the development of half-timbered building techniques and styles throughout the ages. Quedlinburg was at the heart of the East Franconian Empire at the time of the Saxon dynasty - the rule of the Ottonians. Founder of the Saxon Dynasty was King Henry I., elected by the assembled dukes of the German tribes and crowned in 919. Quedlinburg`s Castle-Hillbecame one ofhis favorite seats of residence. Thus it was here that he was laid to rest after his death in 936. In that same year and on the same hill, his widow Mathilde established a ladies\' convent, endowed by Henry`s successor, Otto I. (the Great), with considerable wealth and political influence. The collegiate church of St. Servatius on a hill above the old town is an architectural masterpiece which also houses a famous collection of church treasures. St. Servatius and the thousand-year-old Wiperti Church in the nearby fields, together with the remains of a Monastery of St. Mary on the neighboring Münzenberg hill still reflect the prestige that Quedlinburg enjoyed as political and cultural metropolis of the German empire at a time when German lands were stillin the process of evolution into what was to become their later political fabric. The Old Town of Quedlinburg with its 1,200 half-timbered houses from six centuries and its medieval urban profile offer an extraordinary example of a medieval European city. The collegiate church, St. Servatius, with the graves of the first German King Henry I. #holidayvacation #holidayvacation

1,200 half-timbered houses that travel through time, with honey-colored bricks and caramel-colored wood, outline the medieval skyline. Quedlinburg is like an open parchment scroll, with each eave hiding a thousand-year-old story and each pebble soaked in the amber of time. 🌟 3 time and space anchor points not to be missed 1. Stiftskirche St. Servatius The Romanesque church where Otto the Great was crowned, and where 10 kings and queens are buried in the crypt. The sunlight shines through the rose window, creating a golden-red Danube on the mural. It is recommended to come at 7am in the morning to hear the choir's harmonies echoing in the dome, as if overlapping with the coronation in 936. 2. Quedlinburg Castle The Renaissance palace on the top of the mountain overlooks the entire city from the battlements, and the 1,200 trussed houses look like overturned Lego boxes. The castle museum houses medieval gold artifacts and the manuscript of the "Gospel of Samuel" in a glass cabinet. The gold stamping on the edges of the pages still shines with the glory of the Ottonian dynasty. 3. Town Hall Square (Marktplatz) The aroma of rye bread wafts through the market in the early morning, and stall owners in traditional costumes hand out freshly baked honey gingerbread. The statue of Roland in the center of the square holds a sword and guards the contract of the Hanseatic League. During the Christmas season, this place will turn into a fairytale forest, with the sweet aroma of mulled wine and roasted almonds wafting from the wooden houses. 🍃How to play the secret realm: ▫️Hiking in the Harz Mountains: Follow the mist in the Bode Valley in the morning and encounter a mountain trail with dancing wild flowers (the same as in Heine's poem!) ▫️Christmas Magic Season: The square in front of the Town Hall is transformed into a gingerbread house market🎄, mulled wine with freshly baked twisted bread, the snowy night is breathtakingly beautiful! ▫️Manhole cover treasure hunt game: cast iron manhole covers with the city emblem are hidden on the gravel road in the old city. Collect 5 of them to summon the like king of WeChat Moments👑 🍽️ The Middle Ages on the tip of your tongue 🤩Sauerkraut Beef Stew (Sauerbraten mit Kartoffelkloße) Recommended restaurant: Gasthaus Zur Alten Kanzlei The sour beef stewed for 8 hours is served with potato dough, and the sour and sweet taste dances a waltz on the tip of your tongue. Paired with local Harz beer, the malt aroma neutralizes the harshness of sauerkraut. 🤩Honey gingerbread (Lebkuchen) The century-old shop Bäckerei Hoyer bakes freshly baked gingerbread, and the aroma of cinnamon and honey penetrates the half-timbered walls. Remember to buy the "Heart of Quedlinburg" with almond frosting as a souvenir, which is very ceremonial. 🏨 Live in a time capsule 🏡Romantik Hotel am Brühl It was formerly an 18th-century noble residence, and you can see the panoramic view of the castle by opening the carved windows. The four-poster bed in the room comes with silk bed curtains, and breakfast is served in the greenhouse glass room with a Baroque garden outside the window. 🏡Apartment im Fachwerkhaus Half-timbered apartment in the city center with exposed wooden beams and vintage tiled bathroom. The kitchen is stocked with spice jars so you can try to recreate a medieval stew. 🚶♀️ Route inspiration 📸A hidden corner in the morning mist Depart from the train station at 6:30 and stroll along the Bodesteg Bridge to watch wild ducks cut mirror-like patterns on the Bodesteg River. Passing through the Kröpeliner Tor city gate and turning into the Hinter der Mauer alley, the sunlight is gilding the 300-year-old half-timbered houses. 📸Afternoon Historical Jigsaw Puzzle 14:00 After visiting the castle, walk 10 minutes to St. Wigbert's Church. The crypts here contain 11th-century frescoes, and the gold leaf on angels’ wings trembles in the candlelight. 📸The magic of light and shadow at dusk At 17:30, we climbed up the Nikolaikirche bell tower. In the 360° panoramic view, the red-tiled roofs looked like overturned pomegranate seeds, and the church spires and castle towers formed a crown in the twilight. 🎁 Travel notebook material 👀Buy hand-painted tile coasters at the market, with patterns of the town’s 12 churches. 👀 Collect 10 medieval coat of arms stamps in the Castle Museum Stamp Book. 👀The Christmas limited edition "Quedlinburg Night Lights" has a group of gilded half-timbered houses in the glass cover. ✨ Practical magic book 🚂 Transportation: Take the ICE from Berlin Central Station to Halberstadt, then transfer to RE5 to Quedlinburg (the whole journey takes 2.5 hours) 🎫 Tickets: Castle Museum €6, Church Ticket €8 (including St. Servatius Church and Crypt) 📅 Best season: May-June when cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the December Christmas market (11.27-12.22) is like a real-life scene from The Nutcracker 💡 Hidden trick: Rent medieval costumes to take photos and recreate the coronation of Otto the Great in front of the town hall (costume rental: Historische Kostüme Quedlinburg) Quedlinburg is the amber of time. When dusk falls over the city walls, the windows of the half-timbered houses are lit with warm yellow lights, and even the shadows become storytelling elves. Here, every corner is a crack in time, waiting for you to push open the creaking wooden door and step into the Kingdom of Saxony in 922.

This time, we will introduce Quedlinburg, Germany. This town is lined with half-timbered houses that are over 1,000 years old, and is also a World Heritage Site. Each house is beautifully constructed, and it is a very cute place like a fairy tale. There are bronze statues of musicians from Münzenberg in the square. It is a fun place to walk around, but there are not many tourist attractions, so there are not many people and you can spend your time leisurely. Access 🚃 It is about 3.5 hours one way by train from Berlin. 📍 Location: Markt, 06484 Quedlinburg, Germany #Spring 0 yen trip

#Introducing stunning views from overseas Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and want to go on a journey beyond time and space? Then head to Quedlinburg in Germany! This town, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is like a shining jewel at the foot of the Harz Mountains. The cityscape that exudes history and beautiful nature await you✨ ⛪Walk through the thousand-year-old ancient city and feel the pulse of history 🔹 Cobblestone streets and colorful half-timbered houses Walking down the winding cobblestone alleys, you'll see colorful half-timbered houses lined up, making you feel like you've wandered into a fairy tale world. It is the town with the most half-timbered buildings in Germany, with a whopping 1,300 buildings! 🏡✨ 🔹 Quedlinburg Castle🏰 Rising on a hill overlooking the town, this castle still conveys the image of the Holy Roman Empire. At the castle museum, you can learn about the colorful history of medieval Germany through valuable historical materials. 🔹 St. Servatius Abbey Church Known as a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, this church is home to beautiful frescoes and priceless treasures, making it a special place where you can experience medieval religious art⛪✨ 🏞️ Immerse yourself in nature and enjoy the idyllic scenery 🌲 Harz Mountains Quedlinburg is also a great base for sightseeing in the Harz Mountains! You can enjoy the fresh air and magnificent natural beauty while hiking through the forest. 🏞️ Bode River Valley A stroll along the Bode River will take you through idyllic rural scenery, making you feel as if time is passing slowly. You can spend a relaxing time✨ 🍺 Taste local cuisine and experience German culture! 🧀 Harz Cheese (Harzer Käse) Harz cheese, a local specialty, is a traditional fermented cheese with a unique aroma and flavor that will make you addicted🧀! It goes great with beer🍺 🍺 Quedlinburg's local beer Have a glass of delicious beer at a traditional brewery unique to this historic town. Enjoy Germany's beer culture🍻 🎄 Christmas Market (December) If you're visiting in the winter, be sure to visit Quedlinburg's Christmas market🎄✨. The romantic atmosphere created by the medieval streets and illuminations is charming! 💙Travel Tips ✅ Best season: Spring/Autumn (comfortable weather, easy to visit) ✅ Recommended length of stay: 2-3 days ✅ Access: About 2 hours by train from Berlin or Hanover🚆 ✅ Accommodation: There are plenty of hotels and cute guesthouses in the town🏡 ✨ Why not take a timeless journey to Quedlinburg, full of history, nature and gourmet food? ✨

Quedlinburg is a small town located in the northern part of the Harz Mountains in the Harz district in the western part of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. An influential and prosperous trading center in the early Middle Ages, Quedlinburg became its most influential center during the Ottonian dynasty in the 10th and 11th centuries. The castle, churches and old town date back to this period of influence and were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994 for their remarkable preservation and outstanding Romanesque architecture. Quedlinburg is rarely included in the itineraries of ordinary tour groups, so this quiet historical and cultural town is very suitable for vacation, and there are many places worth visiting around it. Even the great German writer Goethe has been here several times. #greentourism #germanytravel #overseastravel #staycation #ancienttown #worldculturalheritage #worldheritage #europeantown #deutschland #quedlinburg

This unique and fancy old town is called Quedlinburg, located in Germany. It reminds me of 1980s houses and buildings and the locals keep it that way, they cherish history and they even keep their cuisine as tradional as possible. Definetely should try their home brew germany beer and their home made steak is absolutely fantastic. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

The entire city is a cultural heritage, and the wooden houses on the town of Quedlinburg allow you to cross the millennium of Germany. Quedlinburg in the Harz Mountains in northern Germany. The town is almost entirely built with wooden frames, and these centuries-old European traditional buildings: wood-reinforced rooms also make Kui De Limburg is among the world's cultural heritage. In addition to its unique structural shape, these houses have an attractive place, that is, the pattern on the wall and the infinite colors. In this quaintness, there is no loss of romance. When I was playing in the town, the biggest fun was to photograph the walls and windows of different patterns and different colors. Most of the houses here seem to have been in the history of hundreds of years. However, in fact, most of them have been renovated and renovated by local residents. They say that the Germans are a strict nation, but they have found almost Every household, the house is awkward! Can obsessive-compulsive offenders tolerate it? The roadway and town planning pattern in the old city is mainly from the 12th century AD, and even some old buildings can be traced back to the 10th century. In 1384, Quedlinburg became a member of the low-lying Saxon Union city, and in 1426 AD, became a member of the Hanseatic League. Quedlinburg has always played an important role in the league before losing its trade privilege in 1477. Between the 16th and 17th centuries, with the development of urban economy and art, new semi-closed wooden houses began to appear.