Saxony-Anhalt lies in the heart of Germany and is always a worthwhile travel destination. Get to know lively cities and towns with historic parks and a medieval flair. Experience unspoiled river landscapes and well-developed cycling and hiking routes, and sample the wines of the state's regions.
Thirteen long-distance bicycle routes wind through Saxony-Anhalt, connecting nature and culture in splendid fashion. Bicyclists can explore, for example, 1,800 kilometres of cycling trails along the Elbe and Saale rivers or the Altmark loop. If you prefer travelling on foot, visit Harz National Park, follow the St. Jakobus pilgrim trail, which goes all the way to Santiago de Compostela, or hike in the Selke valley, passing the mountain lake of Güntersberge.
The varied tourist offerings of Saxony-Anhalt have recently gained an additional attraction: The Sky Paths theme route offers a look into the mysteries of the heavens. The Sky Disc of Nebra, the solar observatory in Goseck, the State Museum for Prehistory in Halle, and the dolmen goddess in Langeneichstädt will transport you to millennia long past.
