Quedlinburg - Pocketguide (Englisch)

QUEDLINBURG
World Heritage City
Discover
the world
heritage city
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A warm welcome
Dear visitors,
the UNESCO World Heritage town
of Quedlinburg is a unique area monument
with 2069 half-timbered
houses that form a unique urban
ensemble in the historic old town.
Located in the Harz foreland, Quedlinburg
also offers a wide range of
opportunities to immerse yourself in
Central German history, architecture,
art and culture.
The magnificent churches, above
all the collegiate church of St. Servatius,
are impressive testimonies to
medieval architecture and religious
history. Museum enthusiasts can explore
the half-timbered museum, the
Lyonel Feininger Museum, the Klopstock
House and many more.
Families can enjoy the numerous
playgrounds, leisure and swimming
facilities as well as the Quedlinburger
Bimmelbahn and the Harz narrowgauge
railroad.
For nature lovers, the Harz and its
foothills offer a wide range of outdoor
activities. Whether hiking through the
Harz forests or cycling along the legendary
Teufelsmauer (Devil‘s Wall) -
the region offers recreational fun for
every taste. Discover an enchanting
town and experience unforgettable
moments with your family.
This brochure will guide and inspire
you. Do you need more information?
No problem, the Quedinburg Tourist
Information team will be happy to
help you.

Churches
Collegiate Church of St Servatii 4
St Mary‘s Monastery Church Museum 5
St Wiperti 6
St Blasii Cultural Church, Market Church 7
St Nikolai 8
St John‘s Chapel 8
St Mathildis 9
St Aegidii 9
Collegiate Church of St Cyriakus 10
Old Church, New Church 11
Museums, historical sites
Castle Museum 12
Lyonel Feininger Museum 13
Half-timbered museum in the Ständerbau 14
Klopstock House 15
Selketal Railway Museum 16
Railroad & Toy Museum 16
Old elementary school, Harz clocks 17
Fortifications 18
Family tips
For the whole family 20
Playgrounds 23
Harz narrow-gauge railways 24
Quedlinburger Bimmelbahn 25
Quedlinburg active
Parks and gardens 26
Forest pool Osterteich 28
Bremer Teich (pond) 29
Indoor swimming pool 30
Klietz sports park 31
Hiking tips 32
Cycling 36
Where is something going on?
Take the stage! 38
Harz Theatre, Studiokino Eisenstein (cinema),Figure
Theatre Cirqu^onflexe
Bühne7, Wipertihof, Palais Salfeldt,
Kaiserhof, Wordspeicher
Tips (parking, camping, toilets) 42
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Collegiate Church of St Servatii
Situated high above the town, the collegiate
church of St. Servatius bears witness to the
former strength and proud faith of the people
of Quedlinburg. This beacon of German
history is a landmark and the heart of the
town.
The fourth church to be built on this site,
this masterpiece of High Romanesque architecture
was consecrated in 1129. As the
burial place of the first German king, Henry
I, as early as 936, the site became a fixed
point in German history. Inside the church,
visitors can admire the impressive church
treasure, which houses exquisite works of
art and relics. A particular highlight is the oldest
preserved knotted carpet in Europe. The
collegiate church was also the site of important
political and religious events, including
imperial and church congresses in the 10th
and 11th centuries, and Quedlinburg Abbey
is closely linked to over a thousand years of
church history. The abbey and its abbesses
held a prominent position in society. In the
exciting triangle of history, spirituality and
artistic mastery, the traces of German history
come to life in the collegiate church in a
unique way.
Collegiate Church of St. Servatii and Church Treasure Quedlinburg
Schlossberg 1g - 06484 Quedlinburg - Phone: 03946 709900 - www.domschatzquedlinburg.de
Opening hours
April to October Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00 · November to March Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00
Last admission 30 min. before closing · Last admission on concert days 15:30
The collegiate church is closed from 24-25.12. and on 01.01.
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St Mary‘s Monastery Church Museum
In 986, Abbess Mathilde founded the monastery
on the town‘s second prominent hill,
the Münzberg. The Benedictine monastery
served as a memorial to her brother Otto II,
who died in Italy. 50 years after the destruction
of the monastery in the Peasants‘ War,
Quedlinburg citizens were given permission
to build houses in the monastery ruins.
After reunification, the surgeon Prof.
Siegfried Behrens initiated not only the restoration
of many historic houses, but also the
historical reappraisal of the Münzberg. The
St Mary‘s Monastery Church Foundation
on the Münzberg was established in 2006.
Today, visitors can stroll through the picturesque
neighbourhood and admire the impressive
remnants of its sacred past in the
Museum Klosterkirche St. Marien. However,
it not only presents the impressive ruins of
the monastery church, but also rare artefacts
from the past such as niche graves.
In 2009, the museum was honoured
with the "Romanesque Prize" of the state
of Saxony-Anhalt for its historical significance
and the preservation of this cultural
heritage.
Museum Monastery Church of St Mary on the Münzenberg
Münzenberg 16 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone 0178 8042592
www.klosterkirche-muenzenberg.de
Opening hours
April to October daily 10:00-17:00 · November to March Fri-Mon 10:00-16:00
The museum is closed from 24-26 December and on 1 January.
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St Wiperti
St. Cyriakus Wiperti
= Kulturdreieck Gernrode
The turbulent, centuries-old history of the
town is reflected in the Wipertikirche church.
Its origins date back to 850, when monks
from the Hersfeld monastery built a mission
chapel on this site. This chapel was replaced
by a hall church before 936 and later served
as the church of the Saxon-Ottoman dynasty.
As the first German kings often used
Quedlinburg as an Easter palace, the church
and the crypt built around the year 1000 developed
into masterpieces of Romanesque
architecture.
Around 960, the canons moved here
from the Stiftsberg, marking an important
step in the history of the church. The centuries
that followed brought many extensions
and alterations, but also devastation. The
use of the church was also subject to upheaval.
After 1146, the church became part of
a Premonstratensian monastery, which was
dissolved at the beginning of the Reformation
in 1547.
From 1547 to 1812, the building was
used as a Protestant parish church. After
secularisation, the Wipertikirche even served
as a barn.
Following extensive restoration in 1954,
it is now the summer church of Quedlinburg‘s
Catholic community. It has been a
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. A
support organisation oversees and initiates
the ongoing renovation and restoration of
the church.
Church of St Wiperti
Wipertistraße · 06484 Quedlinburg
Catholic Parish Office and Friends of the Wiperti Church Quedlinburg e. V.
Neuendorf 4 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone: 03946 915082 · www.wiperti.de
Opening hours
From the beginning of May to the end of October Mon-Sat 10:00-12:00 and Mon-Sun 14:00-17:00
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St Blasii
Market Church
The origins of the Marktkirche lie in an early
Romanesque predecessor church from the
10th century at the crossroads of old trade
routes. Some parts of the former crypt are
still preserved today.
From around 1100, the market church
(first mentioned in a document in 1233) was
built as a town church in the centre of Quedlinburg‘s
historic old town. The church has
evolved over the centuries from a Romanesque
basilica to its current architectural form.
Architectural elements and furnishings from
all known building eras can therefore be
found there. Two large round arches on the
east wall of the tower massif and stone altars
bear witness to the Romanesque origins
of the church.
First mentioned in 1222, the church is older,
however, as the Romanesque tower was built
around the year 1000. Over the centuries,
an impressive mixture of different architectural
styles was created. Today, the late
Romanesque bell tower has a characteristic
Gothic double helmet as a roof.
In the 13th century, the church was rebuilt
while retaining the tower. The townspeople
built a new baroque nave between
1711 and 1715. Inside St. Blasii, the simple
box pews and the wooden galleries are
particularly impressive and give the church
a unique atmosphere. Today, the cultural
church bears witness to the vibrant cultural
life of the city.
Market Church of St Benedikti Marktkirchhof - 06484 Quedlinburg
Opening hours: daily 11:00-17:00
Tip: Tower tours take place regularly on request.
Kulturkirche St. Blasii Blasiistraße 6 · 06484 Quedlinburg (inquiries via phone 03946 905667)
Opening hours Tue-Sun 10:00-16:00 · Last admission 15 minutes before closing time. A barrier-free
entrance is located on the north side.
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St Nikolai
St John‘s Chapel
The imposing Protestant parish church dominates
the silhouette of the town with its 72
metre high towers. First mentioned in 1222,
it is said to have been built on wooden piles
in a marshy area. In the 15th century, the sacred
building, also known as the Shepherd‘s
Church, was rebuilt in the Gothic style. According
to an old legend, a treasure once found
by a shepherd was used to build the church.
In 1996, the church was extensively renovated
after a fire. The interior of the church is
particularly fascinating with its simple elegance.
A bell dating back to 1333 is a resounding
testimony to the church‘s rich history.
It is interesting to note that the first
German female doctor, Dorothea Christiane
Erxleben, was married to the priest of this
church.
Built in the 12th century, St John‘s Chapel is
of Romanesque origin and is therefore one
of the oldest sacred buildings in the city. Its
current appearance is characterised by Baroque
alterations from 1704, particularly in
the interior. Worth mentioning are the impressively
painted wooden barrel ceiling and
two bells from the 13th century.
Thanks to ongoing renovation work, the
sacred building has been restored to its former
splendour.
"Pilgrims on the Way of St James" can
Tip
get their stamp in the open churches,
but also in the parish office at Carl-
Ritter-Straße 16.
Church of St Nikolai
Neustädter Kirchhof 1 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone: 0173 9016218 · www.kirchequedlinburg.de
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10:00-15:00 and Sun 12:00-15:00
St John‘s Chapel Stresemannstr. 13 · 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 916060 or 03946 901907 · www.kirchequedlinburg.de
Visits by arrangement.
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St Aegidii
St Mathilde
Only a second glance reveals the modern
origins of the Catholic church, which was
built between 1854 and 1858 in the neo-
Gothic style by Friedrich von Schmidt. The
simple building blends in beautifully with
the medieval town centre.
The towerless church is adorned with
a small ridge turret with a bell, which was
removed in 1984 due to massive structural
damage. Since 2021, the church has been
complete again with a renovated ridge turret.
A Pieta (around 1400) and modern stained
glass windows from the Schneemelcher
workshop in Quedlinburg await visitors in
the light-flooded nave.
The church is dedicated to St Matilda, the
wife of the first German king Henry I.
The late Gothic church was first mentioned
in 1179, making it the oldest town church in
Quedlinburg. The northern tower, originally
57 metres high, was not rebuilt after being
destroyed by lightning in 1643.
The interior, which was once spanned by
a painted wooden barrel ceiling, is now characterised
by Baroque features. In addition
to a winged altar from the 15th century, the
extraordinary box stalls are particularly impressive.
Since 2010, a support association
has been responsible for the maintenance
and renovation of the church and is also
revitalising the Protestant church with a cultural
use concept.
Church of St M Catholic parish office of St Nikolai · Friends of the Wipertikirche Quedlinburg e. V.
Neuendorf 4 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone: 03946 915082 · www.sankt-mathilde-quedlinburg.de
Visits by arrangement with the parish office.
Church of St Aegidii Friends of the St. Aegidii Church in the Protestant parish of Quedlinburg
Aegidiikirchhof 1 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone: 03946 919454 (evenings: 0170 5683115)
www.aegidii-qlb.de · Opening hours: April to October Sat 15:00-18:15.
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Collegiate Church of St Cyriacus
St. Cyriakus
= Kulturdreieck Gernrode
The collegiate church of St Cyriacus in the
Gernrode district is a fascinating example of
Ottonian architecture. The Romanesque monumental
building, first mentioned in 961, is
largely preserved in its original 10th century
state and served as the collegiate church of
the Gernrode convent founded by Margrave
Gero.
It was one of the first Protestant churches
in the world, as Abbess Elisabeth von Weida
joined the Reformation as early as 1521. The
original Ottonian furnishings were lost with
the change of denomination. The furnishings
from the Reformation period have also not
survived. However, it is certain that the
church had numerous altars around 1500.
The collegiate church contains the oldest
Holy Sepulchre in Germany. Decorated with
rich relief jewellery, it played a central role
in the liturgy of the convent, especially at
Easter time.
In addition to numerous other artefacts,
the tomb and a panel painting of Margrave
Gero and a baptismal font from 1150 are
particularly noteworthy.
Collegiate Church of St Cyriacus Protestant parish office Gernrode · Burgstr. 3
Phone: 039485 275 · Gernrode@KircheAnhalt.de · Opening hours of the parish office Mon-Fri
from 9:00-12:00
April to October Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 · Sun 12:00-17:00 · Church tours daily 14:00
November to February Mon-Sat 14:00-15:00
Church tours, group tours, special tours of the Holy Sepulchre on request. Church services, events
see www.stiftskirche-gernrode.de · Church services, events see www.stiftskirche-gernrode.de
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Old church
New church
The New Church in the Bad Suderode district
of Quedlinburg was built in the 1870s
in the neo-Gothic style. It was planned as
a replacement for the old church, which no
longer met the needs of the community.
While the slender tower lends the building
an airy elegance, the interior of the church
has a powerful, monumental appearance.
Two modern bells from 1925 complement a
bell from 1590.
The stained glass windows are a testament
to the craftsmanship of the Quedlinburg
firm Ferdinand Müller.
The old church in Bad Suderode is characterised
by an eventful (building) history. Of the
original late Romanesque building from the
12th century, only the tower has survived,
with columns set into its sound arcades. The
nave dates from the late 16th century. The
tower was given a baroque dome around
1660 following damage during the Thirty
Years‘ War.
Particularly noteworthy are the preserved
late medieval paintings, which also survived
a temporary use of the church as a gymnasium
at the beginning of the 20th century.
It was restored in the course of remodelling
work in the 1990s. Today, the church is a venue
for a variety of events organised by the
Friends of the Old Church in Bad Suderode.
New church Bahnhofstraße 10, 06485 Quedlinburg, Bad Suderode district
Detlef Tiedtke ("Open Church") · Phone: 039485 667404 · Visits by arrangement
www.pfarrbereich-thale.de/thale/bad-suderode/einblicke.php
Old Church Schulstraße 18, 06485 Quedlinburg, Bad Suderode district
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Castle Museum
t. Cyriakus
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
Extensive renovation and construction
work is currently underway on the buildings
of the former ladies‘ abbey on the Schlossberg.
Visitors can expect a completely redesigned
museum tour through the impressive
ensemble of collegiate church, collegiate
buildings, castle and gardens towards the
end of 2025.
The castle museum
will not be open
during the construction
period. Nevertheless,
the climb up
the Schlossberg is
worthwhile. The collegiate
church of St
Servatii, its important
church treasure
and the burial place
of King Henry I in the
Romanesque crypt
can also be visited during the construction
work. A walk through the collegiate gardens
on the hilltop plateau offers an impressive
view over the historic half-timbered town of
Quedlinburg.
Rebuild!
Quedlinburg Municipal Museums
Schlossberg 1 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone: 03946 905681
To the website
of the museum
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Lyonel Feininger Museum
Opened in 1986 and extended by a new
building in 1997, the Lyonel Feininger Museum
offers a charming contrast to Quedlinburg‘s
mainly medieval old town in its exposed
location at the foot of the Schlossberg.
Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) is one of
the most important representatives of classical
modernism. Born in New York, the artist
arrived in Germany at the age of 16, where
his stellar career began. The museum is dedicated
to his work and, with the permanent
loan of the collection of former Bauhaus
member and Quedlinburg resident Dr Hermann
Klumpp, has one of the world‘s most
important collections of Feininger‘s prints.
Watercolours, drawings, photographs and
objects by Feininger enrich the collection.
In addition to a unique number of early
Lyonel Feininger Museum
Schlossberg 11
06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 68959380
www.museum-feininger.de
Opening hours
Wed-Monday 10:00-18:00
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paintings, the collection includes the "Self-
Portrait with Clay Pipe" from 1910 and the
major work "Vollersroda I", which was inspired
by Cubism.
The museum also functions as an exhibition
centre for 20th century and contemporary
art. In the modern permanent exhibition,
interactive stations invite visitors to discover
the works of art. The Feininger family of artists
and the eventful history of the museum
are also explored in detail. Special exhibitions
round off the museum‘s programme.

Half-timbered museum in the Ständerbau
The World Heritage town of Quedlinburg
is the half-timbered town of central Germany.
So it makes sense to open a special
museum to provide information about halftimbered
buildings in general and the history
of Quedlinburg‘s half-timbered architecture
in particular. And all this in a special gem - a
high-post building from the first half of the
14th century. This half-timbered museum,
the only one of its kind in Germany to date,
uses models to provide information about
different half-timbered styles and vividly illustrates
the development of Quedlinburg‘s
half-timbered architecture from the 14th
century to modern times. At the same time,
an overview is given of the restoration and
reconstruction measures in the World Heritage
town of Quedlinburg.
Of course, the focus is also on the timberframed
building: upright beams, the "studs",
surround the body of the house from the
plinth or from the ground sill to the roof.
Ceiling beams are "shot" through the studs,
dividing the house into storeys. Tenons with
wooden cotter pins secure against tensile
and shear forces.
Half-timbered museum in the Ständerbau
Wordgasse 3 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone: 03946 905681
Opening hours
April to October Fr-Mi 10:00-17:00, open on public holidays.
Closed from November to March, except on the first, second and third
Advent weekends; open from 10:00-16:00.
To the website
of the museum
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Klopstock House
The birthplace of the poet Friedrich Gottlieb
Klopstock (1724-1803), situated at the foot
of the Schlossberg, was built around 1560
as a representative town house in the Lower
Saxon half-timbered style. It belonged to the
Klopstock family from 1702 to 1817. After
changing hands several times, the town
bought it on the initiative of the Klopstock
Society and opened a memorial museum in
1899.
In addition to the national epic poem "The
Messiah", Klopstock created completely new
lyrical forms and characterised the Age of Enlightenment
as well as the new literary trends
of his time. His work impressively marks a
turning point in the history of poetry and is
seen as the foundation on which classical
German literature could build.
The permanent exhibition offers a fresh
look at the Enlightenment. Klopstock, as
well as the Quedlinburg pioneer of sports
education, Johann Christoph Friedrich Guts-
Muths, and Germany‘s first female doctor,
Dorothea Christiana Erxleben, are examples
of how the body was discussed during the
Enlightenment.
Dorothea C. Erxleben and J.C.F. GutsMuths
Klopstock House
Schlossberg 12 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone: 03946 905681
Opening hours
Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00
Last admission at 16:30.
Open on public holidays.
To the website
of the museum
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Selke Valley
Railway Museum
Railway &
Toy Museum
Narrow-gauge railways such as the Selketal
and Brockenbahn make the hearts of holidaymakers
and railway fans beat faster.
The Selke Valley Railway Friends‘ Association
has set up a museum at Gernrode
railway station, in which numerous facets
of this topic are presented. The first narrowgauge
railway in the Harz Mountains, the
part of the network known today as the
"Selketalbahn", is a particular focus. This
was inaugurated in 1887 with the Gernrode-Mägdesprung
line and was gradually extended
until 1905. Numerous exhibits and
photos illustrate the history of the former
"Anhaltinische Harzbahn".
When railways become toys, the joy is twice
as great. 500 square metres of exhibition
space in the centre of Quedlinburg with
more than 5000 exhibits leave nothing to be
desired. The historical model railway collection
in I, 0, S, TT and H0 gauges alone offers
2800 models and objects.
There is also an extensive collection of
dolls, doll‘s houses, games and children‘s
books. A shop for old and new toys, a repair
workshop for old dolls, two play corners for
children and a hissing garden railway make
the museum an experience for the whole
family.
Museum "Anhaltinische Harzbahn" Otto-Franke-Straße · 06485 Quedlinburg OT Gernrode
Phone: 0176 30190421 oder 0157 79236496 · www.selketalbahn.de/museum.htm
Opening hours: April to October Sat 09:00-15:00 - Guided tours by arrangeme
Central German Railway & Toy Museum Blasiistraße 22 · 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 5198987 · www.eisenbahn-spielzeug-museum.de
Opening hours: April to October, December Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 · Sun/Public holiday 11:00-16:00
January to March and November Mon-Sat 10:00-16:00 · Sun/Public holiday 11:00-16:00
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Harz clocks
Alte Elementarschule
(Old elementary school)
The Alte Elementaschule (old elementary
school) is part of the Gernröder cultural triangle,
which consists of the collegiate church, the
Harz cuckoo clock museum and the school.
It is an amalgamation of three buildings,
the oldest of which was built as a schoolhouse
in 1533. For more than 25 years, the
Gernröder Kulturverein has been responsible
for the restoration and cultural utilisation of
the listed building. In the medieval rooms and
vaults, the school days of past centuries and
the history of Gernrode and the Harz foreland
become clear. The house is used as a school
and town museum and, together with the
adjoining courtyard and garden, serves as an
exhibition and event venue.
Mechanical clocks have been manufactured
in Gernrode since 1948. On a tour, you
can follow the manufacturing process of a
Harz cuckoo clock, find out how it works or
browse through its history. Over 300 cuckoo
clocks and other exhibits on 800 m2 leave
nothing to be desired. Marvel at the ‚Largest
cuckoo clock outside the Schwarzwald and
the ‚Largest weather house in the world‘.
Of course, you can buy cuckoo clocks
from an extensive range of sizes from a few
centimetres to more than a metre or have
them designed according to your own motifs.
After a guided tour, it is best to fortify
yourself in the neighbouring restaurant for
further discoveries in the Gernrode cultural
triangle.
Old primary schools St. Cyriakusstraße 2 · 06485 Quedlinburg OT Gernrode
Phone: 039485 265 · www.elementarschule-gernrode.de · kontakt@elementarschule-gernrode.de
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:30 · Sun 14:00-16:0
Harz Clock Museum e.V.
Lindenstraße 7 · 06485 Quedlinburg, Gernrode district · Phone: 039485 658930 · www.harzeruhren-gernrode.de
· Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:00 · Guided tours on request.
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Medieval fortifications
St. Cyriakus Wiperti
= Kulturdreieck Gernrode
In ancient times, Quedlinburg was a fortress
with more than 20 defence towers, bastions
and town gates that protected its inhabitants
from danger. Although the importance
of these fortifications declined and they
were dismantled, the silhouette of the town
is still characterised by stately parish churches
and old fortified towers, as many impressive
parts of the old fortifications have
been preserved.
Town wall
The first mention of Quedlinburg‘s town wall
can be found in documents dating back to
1179, which refer to it as ‚murus forensis‘ or
‚murus civitatis‘. This fortification stretched
for almost four kilometres and surrounded
the old and new town. With an imposing
height of up to seven metres, a battlements
and more than 1,400 embrasures, the wall
offered secure protection in the event of
defence.
Defence towers and bastions
There were numerous towers and bastions
in the old town centre, including the Powder
Tower, the Dread Tower and the Marschlinger
Tower. The defence towers were open
shell towers, of which the ‚High Tower‘ was
the highest at 42 metres. The new town was
also secured by the Kaiserturm, the Mertensturm
and other towers.
City moats
The moats in front of the city walls made it
difficult for attackers to approach the city.
These moats, first mentioned in writing in
1288, were up to 60 metres wide and filled
with water in front of the new town. In front
of these moats, an additional wall (four to
five metres high and 80 cm wide) reinforced
the defence.
City gates
The city could only be entered through guarded
city gates. The gate towers were occupied
by gatekeepers and later also by city
officials such as clerks or tax collectors. Until
1853, the gates were closed at nightfall and
in dangerous situations. They were all demolished
in the 19th century.
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The Altenburgwarte (above) and the Sternkieker tower
The legacy of the fortifications
Despite numerous demolitions, around 2640
metres of city wall and ten defence towers
remain today. They are a reminder of the
city‘s old fortifications and fascinate visitors
from all over the world.
Keeps
The fear of raids was omnipresent in the
Middle Ages. In order to protect the field
labourers and the town from attacks at an
early stage, a system of ramparts and moats
was built. Strategically placed at the boundaries
of the district, the field watchmen had
a clear view of the countryside. These lookouts
were surrounded by fortified courtyards,
which served as refuges for shepherds
and farmers.
Five towers and one ruin of the original
eleven field lookouts are still standing today.
Today, they serve as lookout points and offer
an impressive view of Quedlinburg and its
Harz surroundings. Founded in 2005, the
Wartenverein Quedlinburg e.V. is committed
to the preservation and maintenance of the
lookouts.
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t. For Cyriakus Wiperti
all the family
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
Quedlinburg is not just a town for fans of
half-timbered houses or art and culture
enthusiasts. Above all, it is also a city for
children, as many offers and sights are presented
in a child-friendly way. History, art
and play go hand in hand when discovering
Quedlinburg. There are also many leisure
activities waiting for little adventurers, making
your family holiday an unforgettable
experience.
The impressive collegiate church of St
Servatii (see page 4) and its church treasure
are a treasure trove that curious little minds
can discover on their own or with a guided
tour. An eerily beautiful journey into the past
awaits you on the Münzenberg (see p.5). In
ancient vaults with tombs and skeletons,
you can experience the Middle Ages at first
hand. The ruins of the old monastery church
and a stroll through the picturesque halftimbered
alleyways on Münzenberg will also
give you a very direct impression of Quedlinburg‘s
history.
The Quedlinburg Bimmelbahn (see page
25) is a very relaxing way for little legs to
explore the town! On an entertaining city
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Blasiikirche
tour with live moderation, not only the kids
get to know the half-timbered town as if by
magic and are guaranteed to save enough
energy for the next visit to the playground.
The Harz narrow-gauge railways (see p.
24) are at least one size bigger and allow
you to experience the entire Harz region. The
historic steam locomotives make the hearts
of young and old railway fans beat faster.
There are lots of fun activities for children
to develop their creativity. The Lyonel
Feininger Museum (see p. 13), for example,
emphasises art and imagination. Children
can create their own small works of art.
Felt, glass, ceramics, small works of art and
a book bar also challenge the ingenuity of
children and parents at Quartier7 in Marktstraße
(phone: 0172 9387980). A place
full of fun and creativity for the little ones
is the children‘s shop run by the umbrella
organisation Reichenstrasse e.V. (see page
40). Pottery, handicrafts, music and theatre
- there is a colourful range of activities on
offer here.
If you want to experience nature up close,
the Quedlinburg Wordgarten (see p. 27)
is the place to go. Here, little explorers can
romp around in the nature playground, explore
themed gardens or try out nature and
environmental games.
Swimming fun should be part of every family
holiday. Water rats big and small are in
good hands in Quedlinburg! Whether in the
old indoor pool (see p.28), the new leisure,
sports and recreation centre (see p.29), in
the open air at the Osterteich (see p.30) or
at the Bremerteich (see p.31), swimming fun
is guaranteed.
A visit to the theatre is simply a must or
a welcome new experience? Then the Harz
Theatre (see p.38) with musicals and fairyta-
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le performances in the Marschlinger Hof or
on one of the numerous open-air stages in
the Harz is ready for theatre-goers. The Cirqu^onflexe
puppet theatre is a little smaller
but no less magical (see p.40). Figures made
from a wide variety of materials - from paper
to wood - provide theatre magic and handson
fun. In this way, young and old culture
lovers alike can gain new experiences.
While the Alte Elementarschule (Old elementary
school) in Gernrode offers a very special
school lesson from the past as well as exciting
insights into tradition and customs, almost
everything in the Gernrode Clock Museum
revolves around cuckoo clocks (see p.17).
In Quedlinburg, fun, adventure and culture
go hand in hand. But the Harz Mountains
and the area surrounding them also
offer fun and adventure in abundance. The
western town of Pullman City, the miniature
park in Wernigerode, the climbing park in
Blankenburg, the Bode Valley near Thale,
the castles of Falkenstein and Regenstein or
action fun with Harzdrenalin at the Rappbodetalsperre
- the list of leisure activities in
the area around Quedlinburg is long.
The town‘s many playgrounds also offer
classic fun for children.
Jubilus, the little finch, is the mascot
Tip
and companion of our World Heritage
town of Quedlinburg. Together with
him, you can experience great adventures,
go on treasure hunts or go on a journey
through Quedlinburg‘s history. Of course,
you can also take Jubilus home with you.
The Quedlinburg Information Centre has a
great plush figure of him.
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Playgrounds
QUEDLINBURG
Bosseplatz very shady
Climbing frame · slide
Swing elements
Donndorfstraße sunny
Climbing frame · slide
Kleerswiese sunny
Climbing frame · slide
Basketball hoop
Neustädter Kirchhof
semi-shady
Climbing frame
Weststraße semi-shaded
Climbing frame · slide · seesaw · swing elements
Wordgarten sunny
Climbing frame · slide · swing
Brühl emi-shady
Climbing frame · slide · swings · trampoline
Turnstraße semi-shaded
Football pitch
GERNRODE
An der Rose car park (at Netto) sunny
Basketball court · trampoline (at ground level)
Climbing roll · small climbing rock
Eichenring sunny
Swing · running path · slide · round seesaw
Osterteich semi-shaded
Climbing frame · slide
BAD SUDERODE
Felsenkeller semi-shaded
Climbing frame · slide · basketball hoop
Mühlenstraße (neben der Kita) semi-shaded
Climbing frame · slide · swings
Bleicheplatz sunny
2 small climbing frames · rotating element
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Harz narrow-gauge railway
t. Cyriakus Wiperti
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
Discover the Harz Mountains! The best way
to do this is with the Harz narrow-gauge railway,
because here the journey itself becomes
the destination! Since 1887, you have been
able to cross the low mountain range at full
steam on a gauge of one metre. Continuously
expanded until 1905, today three linked individual
lines open up almost everything the
Harz has to offer in terms of tourist highlights
over a distance of around 140 kilometres.
The Harz narrow-gauge railway currently
has 25 steam locomotives, 10 railcars and
12 diesel locomotives. In normal operation,
up to 10 steam locomotives are in use at
the same time every day. In addition to the
steam locomotives, the Harz narrow-gauge
railway has some interesting special features
to offer. A large and varied network of lines,
tight curves, a tunnel passage, the most
powerful narrow-gauge steam locomotives
with 700 hp, numerous themed special trips
and the highest narrow-gauge railway station
in Germany guarantee exciting leisure
fun for the whole family. Three of the six terminus
stations also have a connection to the
Deutsche Bahn network.
Schierke
Brocken
Wernigerode
Drei-Annen
Hohne
Hasselfelde
Eisfelder
Talmühle
Stiege
Quedlinburg
Alexisbad
Gernrode
Benneckenstein
Harzgerode
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Nordhausen
The railway network of the
Harz narrow gauge railways
Selketalbahn
Harzquerbahn
Brockenbahn
Info + timetables on:
www.hsb-wr.de

Quedlinburger Bimmelbahn
Right through the centre instead of around
it! The Quedlinburg Bimmelbahn also travels
on the cobblestones of the narrowest alleyways,
where no car can go. On a 45-minute
city tour, you can explore the World Heritage
town in comfort and without wasting energy.
The tour starts on the historic market
square and takes you over the lower Schlossberg
hill through the historic new town and
then back to Marktstraße. Ride past town
walls, old defence towers and half-timbered
houses through the medieval town. Pass the
historic Finkenherd, the bubbling market
fountain and receive interesting information
about Quedlinburg from an amusing, expert
live presenter.
The tour is the ideal way to get to know
Quedlinburg and is particularly suitable for
visitors who are not so good on foot or simply
want to enjoy the ride.
Tip The combined ticket for the round trip in
Quedlinburg and the trip to Wernigerode
Castle is also available from the Quedlinburg
Information Centre. Please note that the Bimmelbahn
does not have barrier-free access.
Timetable from the Marktplatz stop
March to December daily 10:00-16:00 (always on the hour)
27-30 Dec 11:00-15:00 (every hour)
January to February and from 21-26 December and on 31 December no round trips
Journey times are subject to change at short notice due to weather conditions.
Please refer to the sign in Marktstraße for the exact daily timetable.
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Parks and gardens
t. Cyriakus Wiperti
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
Quedlinburg is a unique urban monument
with more than just medieval half-timbered
architecture. Several gardens and parks offer
space for natural recreation and relaxation
in the centre of the city.
Although the richness of the gardens and
their proximity to the Schlossberg is surprising,
it is no coincidence and dates back to
the founder of the empire, Otto I.
The royal palace in Quedlinburg was the
venue for 69 imperial and court festivals.
The emperor‘s entourage and the numerous
legations wanted to be properly catered for.
It is known that Charlemagne had already
laid down in 812 exactly what food supplies
were to be kept at the royal palaces. It is very
likely that the palace in Quedlinburg also
made extensive provisions with gardens to
ensure that the 90 required types of herbs,
vegetables and fruit were always available.
It is certain that the Wordgarten, the Dechanei-Garten
and the Abteigarten were
created and used to supply the convent,
which was founded in 936. The Brühlpark
was created from a forest owned by the old
Wiperti monastery, which was assigned to
the Damenstift during the Reformation. In
the years that followed, the abbesses transformed
this park into a Baroque gem.
After the dissolution of the monastery
in the course of secularisation in 1803, a
development began that had a decisive influence
on the economic rise of the town.
The former abbey gardeners bought or
leased the abbey gardens and established
a long-standing tradition of plant cultivation
that radiated throughout the world.
For example, the Dippe family achieved a
global market share of 12 per cent in sugar
beet seed production. Even today, numerous
companies preserve this tradition and
the Institute for Plant Research based in
Quedlinburg guarantees the highest scientific
standards.
All the gardens and parks have undergone
numerous changes in form and utilisation
over the course of history. Today, the Abteigarten
and Brühlpark are partly geometric
in a French Baroque style, while the Wordgarten
in particular is more reminiscent of a
spacious, open, English civic park. The Brühl
came into municipal ownership in 1817 as a
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gift from the Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm
III. Additional areas were added to create
today‘s extensive park. The monuments to
two important sons of the city in Brühl Park
are particularly worth mentioning. The monument
to the poet Friedrich Gottlieb Klopstock
was designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel
and realised by Christian Friedrich Tieck.
The bronze bust of geographer Carl Ritter,
on the other hand, was created by sculptor
Eduard Uhlenhut.
Recently, another green oasis of more
than 2 hectares has been added to the west
of Brühlpark in the form of the Wordgarten.
The path to several family-friendly adventure
areas and playgrounds leads through a trellis
of herb, vegetable and perennial gardens.
The Brühl is particularly shrouded in legend.
For example, "lewd monks" had
Tip
many a tryst with all kinds of "loose
women". Abbess Bertradis forbade the monks
from entering the Brühlpark and also had wild
garlic planted so that the culprits could be
identified by their "garlic lust odour".
There is also talk of a pale maiden who
roamed the park at night. She turned the
heads of most of the miller‘s lads and did
not leave their company and the park until
the stroke of midnight.
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Forest pool Osterteich
t. Cyriakus Wiperti
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
Throughout the Harz Mountains, a large
number of so-called water arts bear witness
to a rich mining tradition. The Osterteich
pond on the eastern outskirts of Gernrode
was created by damming the Wellbach
stream. From the 15th century onwards, its
water was used to operate an ore crushing
plant, which was extended several times. It
was also used for fish farming.
When mining came to a standstill in
1713, the pothouse was converted into a
mill, which was destroyed in a severe storm
in 1789.
Since 1977, the Osterteich has been used
as a forest pool, which is now operated
by the Quedlinburg public utility company.
1.5 hectares of water, a sandy beach with
sunbathing area, a beach volleyball court, a
floating bathing island and excellent water
quality not only offer everything a swimmer‘s
heart desires, but also a pleasant alternative
to chlorinated indoor and outdoor
pools.
During opening hours, a lifeguard guarantees
carefree bathing fun, and when the
weather is fine, a snack trolley provides refreshments.
Forest pool Osterteich Gernrode
Osterteich 1 · 06485 Quedlinburg OT Gernode · Phone: 03946 971420
Opening hours:
June to August: open daily from 10:00-18:00.
In bad weather there is no lifeguard service.
Information on pool supervision and water temperature on 0174 3008203.
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Bremen pond
The Bremer Teich pond, located 4.5 kilometres
southwest of Gernrode in a wooded
area, also owes its existence to mining.
Surrounding mines were supplied with energy
via water wheels and artificial rods. At
the same time, the 3.7-hectare pond, also
known as the deer pond, played a role in
driven hunts. The deer were driven into the
water and shot as they left the pond.
The pond owes its present name to the engineer
Bremer, who constructed the dam as a
massive earth dam with a core and outer skin
seal. The approx. 13 metre high, 112 metre
long and 3 metre wide dam was reinforced
in 1968. The Bremer Teich has been used as
a natural swimming pool since the end of the
1960s. A campsite, a sunbathing lawn, a youth
hostel, a cinema and restaurants were built.
Today, there is a separate non-swimmer
area and a lifeguard is on site during the
summer months. Thanks to its quiet and
idyllic location, the Bremer Teich is a popular
recreational area for locals and visitors alike.
The "Harz-Camp Bremer Teich" campsite,
which offers numerous leisure activities,
is located directly on the lake. There are
various activities on the lake, such as table
tennis, volleyball and a playground.
Surrounded by forest and far away from
the hustle and bustle and noise of everyday
life, families in particular can relax and enjoy
the summer here and forget about everyday
life.
Bremer Teich
Bremer Dammteich 3
06485 Quedlinburg
OT Gernrode
Phone: 039485 60810
www.harz-camp-gernrode.de
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Indoor swimming pool
t. Cyriakus Wiperti
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
The Quedlinburg indoor swimming pool
is a prime example of the civic spirit and
practical drive of the people of Quedlinburg.
Swimming pools became fashionable
around 1900, and the people of Quedlinburg
also longed for their own indoor swimming
pool combined with baths. But more
than 100 years ago, public coffers were generally
very tight.
So, without further ado, 110000 marks
of the construction costs of 180000 marks
were organised through donations and
share certificates. With simple means, a place
of friendly cosiness was created, which
was inaugurated in 1903 and used by the
citizens.
Generations of Quedlinburg residents
learnt to swim in the building, which is interspersed
with half-timbered elements, and
the baths in particular were extremely popular
until the 1990s, as very few half-timbered
houses were equipped with bathrooms.
The water, which is now purified and disinfected
using an ozone treatment system,
has a pleasant temperature of 29° and fills a
pool measuring 9 x 18 metres with a depth
of 0.7 to 2.8 metres. The low-chlorine water
offers special swimming pleasure.
In addition to swimming lessons as part
of school sports, the pool is also used by
clubs and senior citizens. Guests to the town
who don‘t want to miss out on their fitness
programme while on holiday also get their
money‘s worth in the pool.
Quedlinburg indoor swimming pool
Gutsmuthsstraße 6 · 06484 Quedlinburg · Phone: 0 39 46 / 27 91
www.stadtwerke-quedlinburg.de/baeder-gmbh/preise-oeffnungszeiten
Opening hours:
Mon 07:00-08:00 · Tue, Thu 07:00-08:00, 13:00-15:00 (seniors) and 19:00-21:00
Wed 07:00-08:00, 13:00-17:00 and 19:00-21:00
Fri 07:00-08:00 and 13:00-17:00 · Sat and Sun closed
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Klietz Sports Park
From summer 2024, the Klietz Sportpark,
Quedlinburg‘s new leisure, sports and recreation
area, will open in phases in Lindenstraße.
It will start with a start-up phase with
a limited scope of services, during which the
unheated bathing platform will be put into
operation first. From the 2025 season, visitors
can expect a state-of-the-art sports pool
with innovative technology that invites them
to bathe and swim at a comfortable temperature
for six months of the year. In the
25-meter-pool with a 3-meter diving platform,
athletic performances are guaranteed.
Out of the water, the new Klietz has a large
sand arena where fans of beach volleyball
and soccer can get their money‘s worth. And
for those who prefer to take it a little easier,
there is mini-golf, boules and a rowing
pond. Details and up-to-date information
on the opening and commissioning of the
facility will be published on Instagram at
@klietzsportpark.
Klietz Sports Park
Lindenstraße 28 · 06484 Quedlinburg
hallo@klietzsportpark.de
www.klietzsportpark.de
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Hiking tips
t. Cyriakus Wiperti
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
Quedlinburg is not only a perfect starting
point for Harz tours. The immediate surroundings
in the culturally rich northern Harz
foreland also offer a variety of hiking fun for
all abilities.
Whether short or long routes, narrow
trails or well-developed forest paths, challenging
or easy trails, whether a leisurely
Sunday stroll or a sporty long-distance
hike – on a well-signposted hiking trail
network of more than 8,000 km in the
Harz Mountains and 220 km in the Quedlinburg
region, everyone will find their
favourite trail.
In the immediate vicinity, the nature reserves
Teufelsmauer, Steinholz, Harsleber
Berge, Heidberge, Münchenberg and many
other interesting destinations can be explored
on foot.
The town is also a crossroads for supraregional
themed hiking trails. The Harz
Monastery Hiking Trail, the themed trail
"German Emperors and Kings of the Middle
Ages" or the St James‘ Pilgrimage Trail
– they all lead through the World Heritage
town of Quedlinburg. The legendary Devil‘s
Wall and the unspoilt Selke Valley Trail are
particularly popular hiking routes.
Teufelsmauersteig (Devil‘s Wall Trail)
This trail leads around 25 kilometres
along the northern edge of the Harz
Mountains from Blankenburg via Thale to
Ballenstedt. Legends and myths surround
the rock formations. This easy hiking trail
is ideal for families. If you take the spectacular
ridge path between Blankenburg
and Helsunger Krug, you will need good
footwear and a good physical condition.
But you will be rewarded with adventure,
a climbing feeling and unique views of the
Vorharz region.
Selketal Trail (Selketal-Stieg)
Heinrich Heine was already fascinated by
the small Harz river Selke and described it
in his "Harzreise" as the "cheerful, beautiful
and amiable lady, whose noble simplicity
and cheerful calmness keep all sentimental
familiarity at bay, but who nevertheless betrays
her teasing sense with a half-hidden
smile."
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Even today, the Selketalstieg is one of
the most beautiful hiking trails in the Harz.
Over 69 kilometres, it traverses a wide variety
of landscapes in the Lower Harz. From
the gentle plateau of the headwaters near
Stiege, the trail leads past ponds and lakes,
rocks and cliffs to Quedlinburg and offers
many sights along the way. The small stream
becomes a wild and romantic river that leaves
the Harz at Meisdorf.
Stairway to Alexisbad
Trail length: approx. 24 km
Hiking time: approx. 6.5 h
Ascent/descent: 218/392 m
Alexisbad to Meisdorf
Trail length: approx. 21 km
Hiking time: approx. 6 h
Ascent/descent: 211/331 m
Meisdorf to Bad Suderode
Trail length: approx. 17 km
Hiking time: approx. 4.5 h
Ascent/descent: 258/240 m
Bad Suderode to Quedlinburg
Trail length: approx. 10 km
Hiking time: approx. 3 h
Ascent/descent: 7/87 m
Monastery hiking trail
Twelve monasteries and churches between
Quedlinburg and Goslar are connected by
the Harz Monastery Hiking Trail and invite
you to stop and reflect along the 95 km
moderately difficult trail. Eighteen „angel
benches“ along the trail are available for a
rest and provide useful information about
the trail via QR codes.
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Paths of German emperors
and kings of the Middle Ages
Travelling in the footsteps of emperors and
kings is possible on this network of paths
that criss-crosses the entire Harz Mountains.
The easy to moderately difficult trails connect
the most important palaces, castles,
settlements and mining sites of the Middle
Ages.

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Selketal
We show our favourite tours on our website. These are recorded via
Outdooractive and are easy to follow and hike.
And for all those who like it "oldschool", there is of course also a
leaflet with our hiking tips. You can find our 11 most beautiful hiking
and cycling tours in the form of a classic overview map here.
You can find a Quedlinburg-specific stamp booklet for the popular Harz
Hiking Needle here. Once you have collected all 16 stamps, you can call
yourself a "Quedlinburg Explorer" and receive a badge.
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Cycling
t. Cyriakus Wiperti
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
Despite the medieval cobblestones, Quedlinburg
is a bike-friendly town. Whether you
want to enjoy the advantages and sights
of the region on a relaxed bike tour, whether
you are looking for sporting ambition
on holiday or whether you are a fan of the
ultimate adrenaline rush: all of this is easily
possible from Quedlinburg. Most of the
hiking trails are also suitable for mountain or
gravel bikes. The districts of Bad Suderode and
Gernrode, tourist highlights such as the legendary
Teufelsmauer (Devil‘s Wall), the romantic
Bodetal valley, the old field lookouts or the
bathing opportunities (Osterteich, Bremer
Teich near Gernrode, Kiessee in Ditfurt) can be
reached quickly on normal touring or city bikes.
A tour of the Brocken is a must for sporty
pedallers. The reward is a marvellous view
and a hearty snack on the Blocksberg. Those
who prefer something even more spectacular
can venture 250 metres downhill from
the Roßtrappe into the Bodetal valley in the
nearby Bodetal Bike Park and then take the
chairlift back up the mountain.
The Bad Suderode district of Quedlinburg
is directly connected to the R1 European
Cycle Route, making it a suitable stopover
for cycle tours lasting several days. The section
from Goslar via Wernigerode, Blankenburg
and Thale to the World Heritage region
of Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg is a special
experience for nature and culture lovers.
But the old episcopal city of Halberstadt
with its sacred splendour of the cathedral
treasury, cathedral, St. Martin‘s and Liebfrauenkirche
churches is also easy to reach
on well-developed cycle paths or along
narrow, adventurous trails over the Harsleber
mountains. Ballenstedt, the old residence
town of the Ascanians, the medieval
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castles of Falkenstein and Regenstein or the
neo-Gothic Wernigerode Castle are also perfect
destinations for an exciting, culturally
themed day trip by bike. Further tour tips are
available from Quedlinburg Information and
online at quedlinburg-info.de/aktiv-touren.
SALES, SERVICE AND HIRE
eBike hire
at the Quedlinburg Information Centre
Phone: 03946 905-620
www.quedlinburg-info.de/eBike
Speichenflitzer
Sales, repairs, service also e-bikes
Wipertistraße 1a · 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 0163 3152985
www.speichenflitzer.com
zweiradpavillon
Sale, hire and repair
Bahnhofstraße 1b · 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 709507
www.zweiradpavillon.com
Harz-Adventure (Gernrode)
E-mountain bike hire, guided tours and tour
suggestions (Komoot)
Lindenstraße 7
06485 Quedlinburg, Gernrode district
Phone: 01773005165
www.harz-adventure.de
Fahrzeughaus Killian
Shop, workshop and hire
Gernröder Str. 8 · 06493 Ballenstedt/Rieder,
Phone: 039485 667711
www.zweirad-kilian.de
Charging stations for e-bikes
1. car park Carl-Ritter-Straße
2. during opening hours at the
Quedlinburg Information Centre, Markt 4
Many hotels and guesthouses in Quedlinburg
offer their guests the opportunity to
charge e-bikes. Your hosts and the Quedlinburg
Information Centre will be happy to
provide you with more information.
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Take the stage
t. Cyriakus Wiperti
Kulturdreieck Gernrode
You will find "boards that mean the world"
at every turn in Quedlinburg! The Harz Theatre
has its venue in the Marschlinger Hof.
Here you will find everything that theatre
has to offer - opera, operetta, musicals, ballet,
plays and symphony concerts. The people
of Quedlinburg are proud of their wide-ranging
arts and culture scene, which ensures a
packed cultural calendar every year. Whether
exhibitions, puppet theatre, cabaret or powerful
concerts, whether gospel, rock, pop,
Irish folk or Dixieland - the Palais Salfeldt,
the Reichenstraße cultural centre, the Cirqu^onflexe
puppet theatre, Bühne7, the
Wordspeicher or the Wipertihof regularly
open their doors with a fascinatingly colourful
range of events.
The churches of the World Heritage
town of Quedlinburg are also popular venues
and continue to inspire with impressive
performances of sacred and secular art.
For example, the play "The Name of the
Rose", based on Umberto Eco‘s worldwide
success, is performed every year in the
collegiate church of St Servatii and has also
been staged in the collegiate church of St
Cyriacus (see p. 10).
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No matter which genre you choose, you
will be delighted when Quedlinburg says
"Take the stage!".
In addition to these permanent stages,
the people of Quedlinburg can always find
extremely original venues for events that
are unique in Germany. For example, the
festively decorated half-timbered courtyards
transform the entire old town into a huge
Christmas stage during "Advent in den Höfen".
When "Quedlinburg swings" at the
end of June, restaurants, pubs, museums
and churches are transformed into Dixieland
stages. The Dixie Train offers a special experience.
Musicians and guests travel together
on the Selketal railway to an open-air Dixieland
party in Silberhütte. And then there are
the King‘s Days, which always turn markets,
streets and squares into a lively stage at the
beginning of June.
Harz theatre
The Harz Theatre is a multi-genre theatre
with drama, dance and music theatre, which
also includes the Harz Symphony Orchestra.
It emerged from the merger of the Quedlinburg
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Volkstheater. A total of four stages are used
in both cities. In addition, numerous guest
performances on the stages of the Harz
theatre provide even more variety in the
repertoire.
In summer, numerous Harz stages such
as the Thale Bergtheater, the Waldbühne in
Altenbrak and the moated castle in Westerburg
are used.
Marschlinger Hof 17/18
06484 Quedlinburg,
Phone: 03946 962222 (theatre box office)
www.harztheater.de
Eisenstein Studio Cinema
The "Eisenstein" studio cinema is a small,
independent cinema with 50 seats, which
offers films beyond the mainstream on a
weekly basis. In addition to the cinema, the
association offers a platform for cabaret in
many forms.
Show days: Thu, Sun, Mon, Tue,
Group screenings can be booked individually.
Dachverein Reichenstrasse e.V.
Reichenstrasse 1 - 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 2640
www.reichenstrasse.de
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Bühne7 e.V.
The association runs a stage for theatre, music
and literature in Quartier7.
Marktstraße 7 · 06484 Quedlinburg,
Phone: 0173 8815481 (Mo-Fri, 10 am - 3 pm)
www.buehne7.de
Wipertihof
Here you will find a wide range of offers in
the triad of culture, enjoyment and crafts.
Wipertistraße 1a · 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 3700 or 0171 4156045
www.wipertihof.de
Palais Salfeldt
The Palais Salfeldt event centre
offers readings, concerts and lectures.
Kornmarkt 5-6 · 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 810050
www.palaissalfeldt.de
Puppet theatre Cirqu^onflexe
The repertoire ranges from classic fairy
tales to therapeutic puppet theatre. As a
professional puppeteer, Anja Herbener has
been at home in the world of puppetry for
thirty years and is also familiar with specialities
such as the Japanese paper theatre
Kamishibai. In addition to the plays, she
offers courses in puppet making and puppetry.
Bockstraße 3 - 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 8195627
www.cirqu-onflexe.de
Kaiserhof
The Kaiserhof offers a wide range of cultural
events such as concerts, readings and theatre
performances.
Association for the preservation
of the Kaiserhof e.V.
Pölle 34 · 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 9075913
www.kaiserhof-qlb.de
Wordspeicher / Gallery 7Kunst
The old half-timbered warehouse is used for
cultural events in the fields of theatre, music,
film, painting and literature.
Working group 7kunst artists‘ association e.V.
Word 28 · 06484 Quedlinburg
Phone: 03946 810653
www.7kunst.de
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Tips/hints
The historic city centre is characterised by
narrow alleyways, winding streets and noparking
zones. It is best to park in the designated
car parks.
Car parks
• Marschlinger Hof (WC, information kiosk)
• Carl-Ritter-Straße (between the old town
and Schlossberg, WC)
• Schlossparkplatz
• Abteigasse (behind the hotel car park, directly
at the Abteigarten and Brühlpark)
• Wipertistraße (between Münzenberg and
Schlossberg)
• Wallstraße
• An den Fischteichen
• Park and Ride: An der Walze
(Harz narrow-gauge railway)
Caravan sites
• Marschlinger Hof (power supply)
• Castle car park (power supply, fresh water
supply and grey water disposal)
• An den Fischteichen car park
(without infrastructure)
Camping site
• Lehof Caravan & Camping
Am Mühlgraben 1
06484 Quedlinburg
www.lehofcamping.de
• Harz-Camp Bremer Teich (Gernrode)
Bremer dam pond 3
06485 Quedlinburg
www.harz-camp-gernrode.de
• Harzer Feriengarten - Kurcamping
Am Schwedderberg 30
06485 Quedlinburg, OT Bad Suderode
www.kurcamping-harz.de
Public WCs
• At the fish ponds
• Marschlinger Hof
• Castle car park
• Word garden
Charging stations
• Weyhegarten
• Carl-Ritter-Straße
• Stadtwerke car park (Frachtstraße)
• Abteigasse
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IMPRINT
QUEDLINBURG
World Heritage City
Publisher: Quedlinburg-Tourismus-Marketing GmbH
Markt 4 - 06484 Quedlinburg Phone +49 (3946) 905 620
qtm@quedlinburg.de - www.quedlinburg-info.de
Design: Ideengut, Halberstadt
Status: July 2024, subject to changes and errors.
Picture credits:
Ray Behringer: p.13; Elmar Egner: p.4 (bottom), 5; Andrea Fleischmann: p.17, 19
(top right), 20, 21, 22, 23 (top), 24 (top), 28 (top left), 31 (bottom), 32, 33, 36,
37, 38; Wolfgang Fuchs: p.40; Alexander Kassner: p.10 (top left), 28 (bottom);
Hahne + Saar Architekten GmbH: p.31 (top); Jaqueline Kober: p.19 (bottom right);
Jörg Loose: p.37 (bottom); Hans-Werner Matthias p.10 (top right); Jürgen Meusel:
p.12, 31, 39, 43; Gernrode Parish Office: p.10 (bottom); Nico Reischke (QTM
GmbH): p.7 (bottom), 14 (bottom), 25 (top left), 26 (top right), 27 (bottom left),
42; QTM GmbH: p.2, bottom right), 28 (top right), 29 (top); Stadtwerke Quedlinburg:
p. 30; Municipal Museums of the World Heritage City of Quedlinburg: p. 15
(top left); Quedlinburger Bimmelbahn: p. 25 (top right, u.); World Heritage City
of Quedlinburg, Press Department: p.14 (top left); User Hejkal at de.wikipedia
(https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bremer_Teich.jpg), „Bremer Teich“,
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/de/legalcode p.29 (bottom).
Illustrations: Finch Jubilus N. Groß
www.world-heritage-saxony-anhalt.com
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