Sights in Magdeburg

Discover the city and its manifold buildings - from the (pink) Green Citadel to the Magdeburg Cathedral.

St. Mauritius and Catherine Cathedral

The Protestant Magdeburg Cathedral has been the city's landmark for over 800 years. The cathedral is considered to be the first Gothic building in Germany, and today the cathedral reflects the different eras of the past.

You can take part in guided tours of the cathedral to learn more about its history - public tours always begin at 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and take place daily.

Distance from hotel approx. 6 km

Opening hours
May to September daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
October from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
November to March 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
April 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Sundays and church holidays only from 11:30 a.m.

Green Citadel

The Green Citadel in Magdeburg was Friedensreich Hundertwasser's last project. The artistic building, however, was only completed after his death in 2005 and is located in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral square. The purpose of the Green Citadel was to build an "oasis for humanity and nature in a sea of rational houses".

Today there are various shops and restaurants on the ground floor of the citadel.

Find out what Hundertwasser inspired for the pink/pink facade.

Distance from hotel approx. 6 km

Old Town Hall

The history of the Old Town Hall dates back to the 12th century and already played an important role in politics at that time. In addition, the "long hall" was located in the building of the town hall, which is nowadays known as Ratskeller and in the past as a storehouse and sales hall.

Unfortunately, the town hall was destroyed during the 30-year war and was rebuilt in the 19th century as a sandstone building in the style of the Italian-Dutch Renaissance.

The Second World War also led to the destruction of the building, which was finally rebuilt in 1965.
If you find glockenspiels interesting or inviting, you should visit the town hall regularly at the Altes Rathaus Magdeburg.

The carillon, with its 47 bells in four octaves and one floor piano, is something very special. The carillon is played daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. every full hour, and once a week (friday at 10:00 a. m.) an astonishing carillonneur is played.

Distance from hotel approx. 5,5 km

St. John's Church

St. John's Church is one of the most modern churches in Germany. Since its extensive restoration, the church has been used as an event, exhibition and concert venue in addition to church services. Especially since it is the first commercial church in Germany.

If you want to see the city of Magdeburg from a height of 52 meters, you've come to the right place. Visit the South Tower with its viewing platform.

Distance from hotel approx. 5 km

Opening hours:
March - October from Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
November - February from Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tower and viewing platform are open until 4:00 p.m.