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Things to see in Magdeburg (Germany): 36 places and when to go
Magdeburg is a city in Germany with around 230,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Nature (8), Temples (6). The best known are Magdeburg Cathedral, Monastery Unser Lieben Frauen Magdeburg and Sankt-Sebastian-Kirche. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.1304, 11.62
- Population
- About 230,000
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Nature (8) · Temples (6) · Mountains (5) · Wildlife (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BER Berlin, 131 km as the crow flies
What to see in Magdeburg
The places in and around Magdeburg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Magdeburg CathedralProtestant cathedral in Magdeburg, Germany; oldest Gothic cathedral in Germany1.2 km
- Monastery Unser Lieben Frauen MagdeburgFormer monastery and church in Magdeburg, Germany, now used as museum1.2 km
- Sankt-Sebastian-KircheChurch building in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany911 m
- Magdeburg ZooGerman zoo4.4 km
- Fortresses in MagdeburgRing of forts around Magdeburg, Germany197 m
- St. John's Church, MagdeburgChurch building in Magdeburg, Germany1.5 km
- Frohser-BergMountain in Germany11 km
- JahrtausendturmTower in Magdeburg3.3 km
- Kulturhistorisches Museum MagdeburgMuseum in Germany882 m
- Magdeburger ReiterMemorial1.3 km
- Alter MarktPublic square in Magdeburg, Germany1.3 km
- Burg WanzlebenCastle in Wanzleben-Börde, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany14 km
- DehmbergNature · Mountains7.8 km
- Großer Wartberg (Saxony-Anhalt)Mountain in Germany9.5 km
- Salzstellen bei SülldorfNature reserve in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany12 km
- St. Ambrose ChurchChurch building in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany2.7 km
- Schloss BahrendorfCastle15 km
- SpionskopfMountain in Germany7.4 km
- Kloster MeyendorfMonastery20 km
- FelsenbergHill near Magdeburg, Germany8.6 km
- Seehausen menhirMenhir in Wanzleben-Börde, Germany24 km
- Museum WolmirstedtMuseum in Wolmirstedt, Germany13 km
- SoleturmHistory · Architecture16 km
- Maria Hilfe der ChristenChurch building in Magdeburg, Germany5.3 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- History: St. Mauritius, Paltrockmühle Klein Germersleben
- Nature: Waldfrieden und Vogelherd im Hohen Holz, Weinberg bei Hohenwarthe
- Food and drink: Abtshof, Bierfreunde Craftbeer, Magdeburger Getränkekombinat (Sudenburger Brauhaus)
- Stargazing: Astronomisches Zentrum Magdeburg
- Diving: Barleber See
- With kids: Erich-Rademacher-Freibad, Spaßbad Wanzleben
- Hiking: Camino de Santiago
When to go to Magdeburg
The best time to visit Magdeburg is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:00
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:27
- JunBest time16:29
- JulBest time16:04
- AugBest time14:27
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:20
- NovPossible8:28
- DecBest time7:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31. In June, 35 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Magdeburg
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER, Berlin), 131 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Haldensleben16 places21 km
- Bördeland20 places22 km
- Burg21 places23 km
- Kroppenstedt19 places30 km
- Möckern11 places32 km
- Marienborn18 places38 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Magdeburg?
The best known: Magdeburg Cathedral, Monastery Unser Lieben Frauen Magdeburg, Sankt-Sebastian-Kirche, Magdeburg Zoo, Fortresses in Magdeburg. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Magdeburg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 31.
How do you get to Magdeburg?
The nearest main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 131 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Magdeburg as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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