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Magdeburg, the City of Otto
Nowadays, the face of the city of Magdeburg is not only characterised by impressive historic medieval buildings, quaint Baroque facades and monumental districts from the « Gründerzeit » period, but also by its modern architecture, for example a masterpiece by Friedensreich Hundertwasser: THE GREEN CITADEL OF MAGDEBURG.
Magdeburg´s range of sights, attractions and activities is just a diverse as its attractive cityscape. The river Elbe, for example, runs right through the heart of the city and offers an idyllic landscape that is the perfect setting for boat trips, bicycle tours, walks and strolls.
Magdeburg is also home to a number of extensive parks that offer plenty of space for anyone looking to play sport or simply chill out and relax. In the warm summer months, these green spaces are transformed into open-air venues for a variety of events ranging from jazz festivals through to theatre performances.
How to reach Magdeburg
By train:
The central station is located in the city centre. Magdeburg is linked to the ICE/IC network of the German Rail. For further inquiries and information on timetables, please contact:
Train Timetables of the Deutschen Bahn (German Rail)
By plane:
Magdeburg is well-connected to international airports which are located in Berlin (ca. 150km), Hanover (ca. 150km) and Leipzig/ Halle (ca. 100km) Magdeburg Airport is for short-hop business flights and private traffic only.
Airport Leipzig-Halle
Airport Hannover
Airport Berlin
Accommodation
We recommend these 3 Hotels in Magdeburg:
1. Ratswaage Hotel Magdeburg (http://www.ratswaage.de/en/hotel/), Ratswaageplatz 1,39104 Magdeburg
2. Maritim Hotel Magdeburg (https://www.maritim.com/en/hotels/germany/hotel-magdeburg/hotel-overview), Otto-von-Guericke-Straße 87,39104 Magdeburg.
3. InterCityHotel Magdeburg (http://intercityhotel.com), Bahnhofstraße 69,39104 Magdeburg
All of these hotels are close to the main train station, our university, and the city centre as is it shown in the map below.
Portrait of Magdeburg
With 1200 years of rich and colourful history, Magdeburg is one of the oldest cities in the new Laender of the former East Germany. There are only few cities in Central Europe which compare to Magdeburg in terms of its eventful historical past.
Magdeburg was once an imperial palatinate, a member of the Hanseatic League and a Prussian Fortress which has been marked by unimaginable war and destruction. However, Magdeburg allowed the currents of time to take it into a new future full of possibilities; the city was reconstructed and a particular importance was attached to the maintenance, care and preservation of cultural goods.
On the following pages you will find information, details and facts on the city as well as on its most famous sights and attractions and personalities.