Quedlinburg, Germany

Quedlinburg

Over a thousand half-timbered houses spanning six centuries.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Quedlinburg

Day 1

  1. MorningWander the cobbled lanes of more than 1,300 half-timbered houses around the market square.
  2. AfternoonClimb the castle hill to the Romanesque abbey church and its treasury of medieval gold.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town as the lanterns light the timber facades.

Day 2

Ride the Harz narrow-gauge steam railway, or hike the Bode Gorge from Thale.

What to eat

Harzer Käse, a tangy local cheese, and a dark Harz beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Quedlinburg

Beat the crowds

Calm most of the year. Weekends in summer and the Christmas market are busier.

Best photo spot

The castle hill with the collegiate church above the half-timbered rooftops.

Getting there

Trains from Magdeburg and Halle take about 1 to 1.5 hours. The old town is walkable.

Don't miss nearby

The Harz mountains, Wernigerode and the Bode Gorge at Thale.

Good to know

The church treasury holds medieval treasures. Look for the narrow alleys in the Münzenberg quarter.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Quedlinburg

Getting there

  • Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)85 km away
  • Hannover Airport (HAJ)125 km away
  • Erfurt90 km away
  • Leipzig100 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Quedlinburg: good to know

Is Quedlinburg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. Over a thousand half-timbered houses spanning six centuries.

How many days do you need in Quedlinburg?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Quedlinburg?

You can visit all year. Calm most of the year. Weekends in summer and the Christmas market are busier.

How do you get to Quedlinburg?

The nearest airport is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), about 85 km away. Trains from Magdeburg and Halle take about 1 to 1.5 hours. The old town is walkable.

What is there to see near Quedlinburg?

Nearby hidden places include Erfurt (90 km), Leipzig (99 km) and Celle (118 km).

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