Magdeburg 3-Day Itinerary

The main public square with the 13th-century Roland statue symbolising city rights. Surrounded by reconstructed Baroque houses and a modern town hall.

🕐 Open 24/7

💡 Look for the small brass line embedded in the pavement near the statue marking where the old city walls used to stand. The weekly farmers' market (Wed & Sat morning) adds free atmosphere and cheap snacks.

Germany's first Gothic cathedral, built on the site of Charlemagne's original church. The interior is spare and powerful, with a striking 13th-century statue of the Magdeburg Rider.

🕐 Daily 10:00-17:00 (varies slightly by season)

💡 Visit around 11am on a clear day to see sunlight hit the choir windows. The crypt is also worth a quick look.

Seilerwiesen · ££

Le Frog · ££

A wide, grassy riverside meadow along the Elbe. Perfect for walking, picnics, or watching the sunset behind the cathedral silhouette.

🕐 Open 24/7

💡 Walk east from the cathedral along the promenade to reach the old harbour quarter — free outdoor art installations and benches with no crowds.

Germany's first Gothic cathedral, completed in 1520. Houses the tombs of Otto the Great and the original Magdeburg Horseman statue. Entry to the main nave is free.

🕐 Daily 10:00–18:00; closed during services.

💡 Climb the south tower (small fee, €2) on clear days for a panorama of the Elbe river. The crypt is quieter in early mornings.

One of Germany's earliest Gothic cathedrals, with twin spires and the tomb of Otto the Great. The interior has medieval sculptures and modern stained-glass windows by Charles Crodel.

🕐 Mon–Sat: 10:00–18:00, Sun: 11:30–18:00

💡 Climb the south tower (€2) for views over the city and the Elbe. The cathedral itself is free.

A pink Hundertwasser building with wavy floors, a golden onion dome, and a courtyard planted with trees. Walk through the public courtyard for free.

🕐 Courtyard open daily 09:00-20:00

💡 Go inside the café at ground level—it has the same quirky design and you can use the toilet without paying for anything.

Café im Fort XII

Landhaus Hadrys

A block-long apartment building designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, full of wavy lines, bright colours, and rooftop gardens. The courtyard and ground-floor

💡 Don't pay for the small museum inside. Instead, walk through the courtyard and find the public rooftop terrace (entry free, via the east staircase). It's a quiet spot with views over the old town.

Romanesque monastery now housing a contemporary art museum and a peaceful herb garden. The garden and cloister are free; the art galleries have a charge.

💡 Head to the garden herb beds—they are labelled and you can smell the different plants. Free entry to the courtyard anytime during opening hours.

A pink-and-green fantasy building by Friedensreich Hundertwasser, completed in 2005. Contains shops, apartments, and a courtyard garden. Free to walk through th

💡 Peer into the courtyard from the north entrance (Hasselbachplatz side) to see the undulating floors and golden onion domes. The café inside does good coffee at €3.

Regional history museum covering Magdeburg's medieval and industrial past, with a replica of the Magdeburg Rider statue and local art.

💡 Free entry is only for the permanent collection; temporary exhibitions cost a few euros. Visit on the first Wednesday of the month for guided tours included.

Meteora

Grünes Signal