Admire the Elbe from the Ancient Ruins and Glass Bridge
Six towers were built on the territory of Magdeburg in the XV century. They are united by fortress walls. They were called Fürstenwall. The towers served as a defense of the city from the Elbe. The promenade was made here at the behest of Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau in the XVIII century. You can stand on the preserved ruins of an ancient bastion today. It is located near the Möllenvogtei garden in the central part of the city. You will enjoy the panorama of the opposite bank of the river. There is an exit to a small bridge from here. It is made of glass. You will also be able to stand and admire the Elbe and the Park Rothorn there.
Magdeburg is famous for its amazing historical traditions and holidays. Here, interesting symbols of national culture can be seen at every step. One of the most famous natives of the city is … Open
Climb to the Observation Tower Albinmüller-Turm
An observation tower called Albinmüller-Turm is located in Rotehornpark. It has a height of 61 meters. It was built in 1927. The tower was reconstructed between 2001 and 2004. Today it is open for daily visits. You can use the elevator or the 252-step staircase to get to its observation deck. It is located at an altitude of 45 meters. You will be able to see the city, its surroundings, and the River Elbe once on the site. You will have the opportunity to use one of the binoculars for a better view.Climb the Jahrtausendturm Tower
Elbauenpark is located in the floodplain of the river in the east of Magdeburg. It is open from 9 am to 8 pm in the summer months and from 10 am to 4 pm in the winter. You can come here by tram №5 or №6. You will visit Jahrtausendturm Tower. It was built in 1999. It is completely made of wood. The tower is 60 meters high. It has 6 floors. There are exhibits on each of them. They relate to various stages of human development. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
The first reference of Magdeburg dates back to the 805. The great many of significant events embodied in the city landmarks and sights took place in the 12 centuries of the city history. The … Open
Entertainment on the Magdeburg Water Bridge
The construction of the Magdeburg Water Bridge over the Elbe was completed in 2003. It is equipped with a gateway system. You can take tram №10 at the Allee-Center stop and get off at the Barleber See stop to get here. You should walk 6 kilometers then. You will look at the locks and visit the observation platform for free. There are sidewalks on both sides of the bridge. You can walk through them on foot or by bicycle. Various vessels will pass close by. You will also get the opportunity to ride a boat lift. It is designed for small pleasure craft.
Magdeburg offers various entertainments fitting every fancy to its guests. The city visitors will get a chance to explore the local natural attractions and recreate in beautiful parks, walk … Open