Location: Quedlinburg
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What to do and see in Quedlinburg, Germany: The Best Places and Tips
Quedlinburg (German pronunciation: [ˈkveːdlɪnbʊʁk]) is a town situated just north of the Harz mountains, in the district of Harz in the west of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. In 1994, the castle, church and old town were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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4.5 based on 661 reviews
Reviewed By Lavarcham - Poulton Le Fylde, United Kingdom
Wonderful ancient buildings in this exceptionally attractive city. There are so many half-timbered buildings lining winding cobbled streets. It is a delight to walk around and quite a treasure to find in East Germany. Interesting to discover that this town was ruled by women for 800 years.
2. Quedlinburg Schloss
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By Steve S - Eugene, Oregon
I paid for a multi-tour package from the church in the castle. I think it was 8-9€? The church portion came with a audio guide, the crypt was interesting. There was another portion with history and other interesting local facts about animals, geology and such. It was definitely worth seeing. At the bottom of the castle. There is a amazing cheesecake and coffee shop.
3. Church of St. Servatius
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4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada
This is the most beautiful place in this entire castle. It’s a jewel to admire! It is mainly built in Romanesque style, even though we can see some other styles as well. This is the 4th church built on the tomb of St. Servatius.
When I entered the church, I had to stand still and admire every section of the church. There was a modern cross hanging from the ceiling, right in front of the altar and the candle holder was also quite modernized. The layout of the church was well done and it was quite peaceful inside.
We were allowed to go behind the altar and there were two chambers on the side that had some beautiful items, e.g. a golden cover for a Bible. Pictures were not allowed in these chambers.
King Henry and his wife Mathilda were buried here. The crypt contains the tomb of St. Servatius.
I was in my element in this church, as I was allowed to take pictures to my heart’s content.
I will always remember this lovely church!
4. Rathaus
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Robby G C - Toronto, Canada
On the biggest square of Quedlniburg, the Marktplatz, are lovely establishments: restaurants and souvenir shops. But none are as beautiful as the Romanesque Rathaus. Its front is covered with ivy and it is built of stone, dating as far back to 1310! Wow, it’s an oldie!
The famous statue of Roland is right in its vicinity. I wondered who he was. It’s simple, he was a Frankish warrior dedicated to the Emperor Charlemagne. At least I know how he looked like.
To meet people in Quedlihburg, all we need to say is: “Meet me at the most beautiful edifice on the biggest square of this town. Right to its left, there is a café, making it ideal to meet people. Quite handy!
I certainly enjoyed the view of the Marktplatz. No way to ever fall asleep here!
5. Harzer Schmalspurbahnen
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Whittlesford - Cambridge
The head office of the Harzer Schmalspurbahnen is in Wernigerode at the end of the Harzquerbahn. Quedlinburg is at the end of the Selketalbahn, the second longest and less frequented of the three hugely popular narrow-gauge Railways making up the 140km network. There are 25 steam engines, most of which were built in 1955 and 1956 and 10 of them will be in service at any one time.
The Selketalbahn chugs through superb forest scenery and open uplands to its junction with the Harzquerbahn at Eisfelder Talmûhl;e - a 1 hour 20 minute ride with extensive stops on the way. This is a real treat and not to be missed. Just take care of the fares. A family ticket usually comes out best if there are at least two adults travelling. Also study the timetable because not all the trains are steam: some are diesel railcars.
6. Marktkirche St. Benedikti
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Whittlesford - Cambridge
Perfectly acceptable large mostly gothic church. Nothing really exceptional but a very long and wordy set of screens telling the history of the place. Very detailed up to 1477 and then starts again in the mid 20th century. Rather tatty wall hangings showing the vast loss of life in World Wars. Sad.
7. Blasiikirche
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Codiak! - British Columbia, Canada
This is an interesting medieval church that is worth a visit. The wood work on the pews is quite interesting. It is a good place for some quiet repose.
8. Sternkiekerturm
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Andrea_san_al - Puebla, Mexico
500 mts away Marktplatz you can find Schlosshotel "Zum Markgrafen" which looks like a small castle. Besides it you can find the Sternkiekerturm, where you can go up and have a look at the houses and Castle in Quedlinburg.
It costs 1 euro per person and I think it is worht it so you can see the beautiful houses in Quedlinburg from the top. You must take coins because you insert the coin to enter the door.
9. St Nikolaikirche
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3.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Whittlesford - Cambridge
As the address indicates, this gothic church is in the "new town." Well the first church was built here in 1150 and the present one in the 14th and 15th centuries. Newer than the "old town". The church itself is an imposing gothic edifice with 72 metre high towers. Currently undergoing restoration you can only guess at what the nave roof must look like inside. The real attraction is on the outside: the church nestles in a quiet tree shaded green space surrounded by lovely half-timbered houses in true Quedlinburg style. An oasis of peace and tranquillity.
10. Mitteldeutsches Eisenbahn- & Spielzeugmuseum
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3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By EvingTravellingman - Eving
Enjoy! Call by & become a Child again! Just looking in the Window is enough to take you backto simpler times!
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