These cities tell stories in their own way. They show history not only in buildings, but also in everyday life. Quedlinburg, for example, with its countless old houses. Or Wernigerode, the colorful town on the Harz Mountains. And Stolberg, almost like a picture from another time. Tangermünde also preserves a medieval townscape - as a former imperial and Hanseatic town, it plays a special role. Together with other Hanseatic towns such as Salzwedel and Havelberg , the town tells of trade, new beginnings and civic self-confidence. In Salzwedel, Baumkuchen is still baked as it was 100 years ago. In Havelberg, the cathedral towers over the town island - a place that is not only of religious significance, but also of historical importance to the town.
Other cities have shaped world history: Wittenberg and Eisleben as places where Martin Luther worked. Naumburg with its cathedral, which houses the famous statue of Uta. Freyburg, where wine has been grown and celebrated for centuries - in cellars, on hillsides and at festive occasions.
Some towns show how close culture and everyday life are. In Köthen, Bach's music is still present today and is celebrated with the annual Bach Festival. In Aschersleben, contemporary art, urban development and cultural education are combined - for example with the Neo Rauch Graphic Foundation or creative formats in Bestehorn Park. Bernburg combines city history with a view of the Saale river. And those looking for peace and quiet will find it in Bad Dürrenberg between the graduation house and spa gardens or in Sangerhausen on a walk through the Europa-Rosarium, the largest collection of roses in the world.
