In the Wittenberg district, cycling and hiking are explicitly promoted as leisure activities. Anyone looking for exactly these activities will find a direct connection to their own travel interests.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Wittenberg.
Geographical Location
The Wittenberg district is described as the easternmost district of Saxony-Anhalt.
The Wittenberg district encompasses the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Lutherstadt Wittenberg and the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom.
With its natural landscapes, the district promotes leisure, recreation, and relaxation.
Culture and History
The Castle Church in Lutherstadt Wittenberg is one of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is associated with Martin Luther's posting of the theses. For visitors interested in Martin Luther and the posting of the theses, it therefore represents a specific cultural point of reference.
Luther's former residence in Lutherstadt Wittenberg is presented as a museum of Reformation history and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Surroundings
The district's tourism authority places Wittenberg about an hour's drive from Berlin and Leipzig.
In the vicinity of Wittenberg are the Luther House, approximately 2.0 km to the southeast, and the Wittenberg Castle Church, approximately 1.1 km to the southeast. Further afield, Rabenstein, associated with ruins, is mentioned approximately 18.2 km to the north; Louisium, associated with a palace, approximately 25.0 km to the west; the hills Weinberg, approximately 1.1 km to the north, Schwarzer Berg, approximately 8.4 km to the northeast, and Fuchsberg, approximately 9.0 km to the northeast; as well as Wörlitz Park, approximately 14.1 km to the west.
At the Melanchthon House, a walk through Melanchthon's herb garden is part of the visitor experience.
The Wittenberg district contains numerous historical and cultural attractions, including architectural monuments.
The Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve is presented as being located right on the doorstep of Lutherstadt Wittenberg.
More local pages:Annaburg, Bad Schmiedeberg, Coswig, Gräfenhainichen, Griesen, Jessen, Kemberg, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Oranienbaum-Wörlitz, Zahna-Elster.
