Magdeburg
A GREEN CITY WITH A RICH HISTORY

Magdeburg is home to two higher education institutions and numerous research institutes. The economy is significantly dominated by the service-providing sector. It also benefits from its proximity to the large business centres of and .

One of Magdeburg’s impressive landmarks is the “Green Citadel of Magdeburg”. You can’t help but notice the pink-coloured building with its unusual architectural details – golden orbs, crooked walls and large archways. The Green Citadel was designed by the Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Two brightly designed courtyards are located within. The name of this extraordinary building refers to the rooftop which is covered with grass.

The Magdeburg Cathedral is a sight worth seeing. It is the official symbol of the city and dates back to the year 1207. However, it took 300 years until the towers were finally completed. If you’re in Magdeburg, you simply have to visit this impressive church. The “Unser Lieben Frauen Monastery” is also a prominent attraction in Magdeburg. The complex is almost 1,000 years old and is used as an art museum and concert hall today.

Large events and festivals are held in Magdeburg on a regular basis. A large festival, the “Stadtfest Magdeburg”, takes place every year at Pentecost and features music and concerts at venues throughout the city for the whole family. The Christmas market in Magdeburg is something you should definitely visit. The vendors set up their wooden stands every December on the Alter Markt and decorate them in Christmas colours and lights. There you can try a “Glühwein” – a spiced mulled wine – and many other wintertime treats.

Magdeburg also has an exciting nightlife. You’ll find lots of students at the clubs, pubs and bars in the streets around the Hasselbachplatz.

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