Culture meets nature in Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg
Experience 3 days of pure culture in the World Heritage Region in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Dessau-Roßlau and Wörlitzer Park as well as the former Anhaltian residential towns of Köthen and Zerbst. In the latter, the world-famous Tsarina Catherine the Great spent her childhood. In the city, visitors can follow in the footsteps of this Anhalt princess. In Köthen, listen to the music of the ingenious master of baroque music at the Bach Festival.
Get excited about the architecture of the Bauhaus and the master houses in Dessau-Rosslau and immerse yourself in the harmony and beauty of the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Kingdom. In Lutherstadt Wittenberg, you will follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther, for it was here that the great reformer once nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg Castle Church.
WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg e.V.
Neustraße 13
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Phone: 03491-402610
Fax: 03491-405857
E-Mail: info@anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de
Website: www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de
3 days culture
Day 1 – Lutherstadt Wittenberg
10:00
Tourist Information Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Pick up an audio guide for your walk through Wittenberg’s Old Town at the Lutherstadt Wittenberg Tourist Information Office to get interesting information about the sights.
Savings
10,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you receive the audio guide free of charge.
10:30 a.m.
Wittenberg Castle Church
Martin Luther nailed his theses to the castle church in Wittenberg in 1517 and today the graves of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon can be visited there on a guided tour.
Savings
3,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get access to the castle church without paying the preservation fee.
12:00
Augusteum - Literally Luther
In the “Literally Luther. Facets of a Reformer” exhibition you will get to know Martin Luther’s most diverse sides. Whether he was a monk, an opponent of the Pope or a loving family man, a hero bursting with strength or plagued by great suffering – the reformer had numerous facets. This exhibition is focused upon these human aspects.
Savings
6,00 EUR
Admission is free with the World HeritageCard.
13:30
Wikana World of Cookies
At Wikana, everything has revolved around sweets since 1906. The Wikana World of Cookies with factory outlet and café was completed in 2018 and features cookies, pastries, gifts for every occasion as well as regional products such as chocolate and wines.
Savings
2,00 EUR
With the World Heritage Card you receive a plate of various types of cookies with a drink, cake or hearty snack.
Opening hours:
Tue-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat-Sun/Fri 11am-5pm
15:00
Asisi Panorama "Luther 1517"
Visit the panorama “Luther 1517” by artist Yadegar Asisi to see what life was like on the streets of Wittenberg 500 years ago.
Savings
14,00 EUR
Admission is free with the World HeritageCard.
In addition, take part in a public guided tour daily 11:00 and 17:00, this is not included in the World HeritageCard.
16:30
The Melanchthon House is considered the most beautiful house in the city and has retained much of its 16th century character.
Savings
5,00 EUR
Free admission with the World HeritageCard.
18:00
Wittenberg bathing and sauna
Pack your swimming trunks when you come to Wittenberg and treat yourself to a little time out in the modern indoor swimming pool with sports pool, non-swimmers’ pool as well as water playground, steam bath, heat benches,
sauna and much more.
Savings
5,80 EUR
With the World Heritage Card you get 2 hours free admission.
Opening hours: see website
Day 2 – Dessau-Roßlau & Wörlitzer Park
10:05
Ride on the Dessau-Wörlitz Railway
Start your visit to Dessau with a trip to the idyllic Garden Kingdom of Wörlitz Park. You can easily reach the English landscape park in Wörlitz with the Dessau-Wörlitz railroad from Dessau’s main station.
Savings
13,00 EUR
Free round trip with the World HeritageCard.
11:00
Tourist Information & Wörlitz Castle
In the tourist information in the kitchen building at the castle you can get information about the park and register for the park tour (13:00). Then visit the Wörlitz Palace in the Wörlitz Park.
Savings
9,00 EUR
Free guided tour of the first floor in Wörlitz Castle.
12:00
Gondola ride
Discover the park from a different perspective on a gondola ride on Lake Wörlitz.
Savings
12,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard visitors travel free of charge.
13:00
Park tour
The two-hour guided tour of Wörlitz Park will give you a good insight into the history of the creation of this unique landscape park.
Savings
11,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you take part in the public park tour free of charge. Not for groups!
Use of all ferries
During the park tour you will also use the ferries in Wörlitz Park.
Savings
1,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you can use any ferry for one crossing free of charge.
15:20
Return to Dessau
The return journey is by the Dessau-Wörlitz railroad to Dessau main station.
16:30
UNESCO World Heritage Bauhaus Dessau
Dessau is world famous for its Bauhaus buildings and a visit to the Bauhaus, the Masters’ Houses or the second largest Bauhaus collection in the world at the Bauhaus Museum Dessau is a must.
Savings
10,00 EUR
Bauhaus, Masters’ Houses, Bauhaus Museum as 3 individual services included in the World HeritageCard.
18:30
Dinner at Hugo's Fine Grill & Bar Dessau
Savings
7,00 EUR
A complimentary aperitif or dessert to welcome you or after your main course.
20:00
Anhalt Theater Dessau
At the Anhaltisches Theater Dessau you get a discount of 5,00 EUR on the normal price for an event.
Discount
5,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get a discount of 5,00 EUR on the normal price at an event.
Day 3 – Köthen (Anhalt) & Zerbst/Anhalt
Arrival 10:00
Köthen (Anhalt)
From Dessau you can reach the “Bachstadt” Köthen in half an hour. Almost all of the city’s attractions, such as the Historical Museum with exhibitions on Johann Sebastian Bach, can be found in the Old Town.
10:00
St. James Church & Prince's Crypt
From the 45 meter high tower of the Jakobskirche in Köthen you can enjoy a magnificent view over the city. You can also admire the magnificent coffins in the princely crypt.
Savings
7,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get a free ascent of the tower and a guided tour of the princely crypt.
11:00
Museums in Köthen Castle
The wealth of over 900 years of the city’s history can be found in the museums in Köthen Castle. Particularly worth seeing: the recently restored, magnificent Hall of Mirrors.
Savings
6,00 EUR
Free admission with the World HeritageCard.
13:00
Brewery Köthen
In the Brauhaus Köthen you will receive a house beer with your main course as well as a home-baked Treberbrot with lard.
Savings
7,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get the Treberbrot and house beer with the main course. The dish is not included in the menu.
Continue to Zerbst/Anhalt, 60 minutes away:
15:00
Collection "Catherine II
In Zerbst, a tour of the 1070-year-old town is worthwhile, followed by a visit to the “Catherine II” collection in the Museum of the City of Zerbst/Anhalt
Savings
2,50 EUR
Admission is free with the World HeritageCard.
Until 18:00
Regional store KiekinPott
Secure your ultimate souvenir for your loved ones at home here and the best thing is: All products come from the region!
Savings
5,00 EUR
With the World HeritageCard you get 1 bottle of Zerbst bitter beer for free (from a purchase value of 25 €).
Alternative:
Until 19:00 / 20:00
Adventure pool Zerbst
Treat yourself to a cool down in the adventure pool with many bathing attractions and end the day in one of the many rest areas.
Savings
4,00 EUR
Free admission for 3 hours with the World HeritageCard.
Further tour suggestions of the World HeritageCard
Learn more about the witnesses of industrial history along the Coal | Steam | Light | Lakes route between Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Bitterfeld-Wolfen on these selected tours.
Experience industrial culture up close
In the realm of industrial culture
24 hours experience tour
This tour takes you on a journey through a fascinating structural change in the former industrial area between Bitterfeld-Wolfen and Lutherstadt Wittenberg and shows you milestones of industrial history.
Europaradweg R1
The R1 runs for more than 260 kilometers from the Lower Saxony state border in the west across Saxony-Anhalt to Brandenburg. Discover no less than 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the bike path.