From Dresden to Hamburg
The Elbe is Germany's third largest river. Like a string of pearls, you will find dreamy meadows, majestic landscapes and countless cultural highlights.
Dresden, Meissen, Wittenberg, Dessau: from the Czech border to the heart of Saxony-Anhalt, you will be accompanied by city names that evoke memories – and spark new interest.
Follow the Elbe Cycle Route further north and you will encounter a mix of tranquil rural charm, historic half-timbered houses and, of course, Magdeburg, the capital of Saxony-Anhalt. With over 1,000 years of history, Magdeburg has been at the centre of major Central European events for centuries like hardly any other city.
What the Elbe has to offer those who keep their eyes open and are curious could not be more varied. The spectrum ranges from the signs of deep spirituality at Jerichow Monastery to the visionary objectivity of the Bauhaus site in Dessau. You can experience the tranquil idyll of quiet Elbe meadows and, in Hamburg at the latest, plunge headlong into vibrant city life.
