Portrait of Magdeburg

With 1200 years of rich and colourful history, Magdeburg is one of the oldest cities in the new Laender of the former East Germany. There are only few cities in Central Europe which compare to Magdeburg in terms of its eventful historical past. Magdeburg was once an imperial palatinate, a member of the Hanseatic League and a Prussian Fortress which has been marked by unimaginable war and destruction. However, Magdeburg allowed the currents of time to take it into a new future full of possibilities; the city was reconstructed and a particular importance was attached to the maintenance, care and preservation of cultural goods.

On the following pages you will find information, details and facts on the city as well as on its most famous sights and attractions and personalities.
Why not take some time to browse the chronicle which we have arranged especially for you, or enjoy a 3D presentation of Magdeburg.

City Views
If you would like to see Magdeburg from a totally different but just as attractive perspective, then take the opportunity to watch the Magdeburg Trailers, the 360° Panoramic Views and the project “Magdeburg in 3D”.The Magdeburg Trailers give you an impression of the present and past as well ... More
Virtual City Tours
Come to Magdeburg and enjoy the many attractions that the old and venerable city has to offer. You will find much to admire in this glorious city and plenty to discover, too. On the following pages we inform you on the most beautiful and attractive sights in Magdeburg. We offer ... More
Magdeburg sights and attractions
The 1200 year old capital city of Saxony-Anhalt, mentioned for the first time in an official document in 805, has become a cosmopolitan city whose rich and colourful past never fails to surprise visitors. Those who visit Magdeburg have a great opportunity to discover a modern and ... More
Famous Magdeburg Personalities
In Magdeburg, you can follow the footsteps of many famous personalities such as Germany’s air pioneer Hans Grade and his first attempts to fly, or Martin Luther who revolutionised the world, to name only a few. Other important sons of the city were Henny Porten, ... More
Churches of Magdeburg
Churches have always been the centre of the spiritual and intellectual life in cities and villages. For centuries, the towers of the churches of the old city communities have dominated the skyline of the city of Magdeburg. The list of damaged and destroyed religious buildings that ... More
The Chronicle of Magdeburg
You will find a wealth of interesting information in the chronicle of the city of Magdeburg. A city so immersed in history has much to offer: from the seat of the first German emperor, the total destruction by Tilly, the famous Lord Mayor and inventor Otto von Guericke to the disastrous bombing during ... More