"Quedlinburg -UNESCO World Heritage Site Since 1994" Quedlinburg by Mariajoy

Quedlinburg Travel Guide: 31 reviews and 60 photos

I visited this quaintest of quaint German towns during my train travels of East Germany. With over 1,600 half timbered houses and a castle, this little town is the epitome of a German picture postcard - but strangely, I wasn't compelled to buy any while I was here.

This Medieval town is reputed to be the Oldest German town with the smallest house in Germany (though I didn't see it, they all looked pretty small!). The first German King, Duke Henry the Fowler was crowned here in 919AD It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.

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Quedlinburg

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In a nutshell:A must see if you are in the area

Last visit to Quedlinburg: Apr 2006
Intro Updated Apr 15, 2006
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Reviews (7)

St Annen Hospital Things to Do (3)

The hospital was founded in 1433 by the Quedlinburger robe tailors "All misery to utility and pious" - seems to be their... more travel advice

Park your car carefully! Warnings and Dangers (1)

Despite there being no signs to the contrary, my host apparently parked his car in the wrong place! We returned from our... more travel advice

Easter Shopping Shopping (1)

There are dozens of little shops here in Quedlinburg and naturally, a week before Easter they are all seemed to be... more travel advice

Quedlingburg Rathaus Things to Do (3)

Situated In the Altstadt (Old Town), on the site of the Markt (Marketplace) the Rathaus was originally built in the... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Quedlinburger Bimmelbahn

Restaurants (1)
Kaffee und Kuchen

Travelogues (1)

Written Apr 12, 2006

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Quedlinburg Meanderings

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BruceDunning Jan 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM

You did a very nice job of showing the wonderful buildings and town sites. WE go to Dresden in May 2011, but feel this may be too far for our ventures. Thanks for the tour.
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globetrott Aug 20, 2007 at 11:32 AM

a nice page about a place I hope to see soon ! a lot of great architecture to be seen here !
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Leipzig Aug 4, 2007 at 2:05 AM

That's my favorite town in the Harz Mountains - great architecture, stunning history but absolutely no nightlife! -- Very helpful tip on parking - I experienced the same - there is a no-parking zone sign when entering the town
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Ekaterinburg Jan 26, 2007 at 6:16 AM

I was delighted to read this page because when I visited Q a few years ago, I forgot my camera. As it was Sat afternoon and al the shops closed, I couldn't even buy a postcard. Your photos are really beautiful :)
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matcrazy1 Oct 24, 2006 at 2:36 PM

I've never heard that strange name but now I have to find it on the map to visit it in future, thanks for sharing. Well, very elegant letter-ticket from local police, hopefully not very expensive.
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yumyum Oct 13, 2006 at 10:53 AM

I'd love to go to this place. I once asked an old lady on an ICE train some years back about this city as she was reading a bocklet about it.
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antistar Oct 8, 2006 at 3:00 PM

This was one of the places in Saxony-Anhalt that I really wanted to visit, but it is such a pain to get to. I settled for Naumberg instead. Love the classic German pleasantries, which they always wrap around unpleasant requests... :)
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Trekki Sep 22, 2006 at 11:01 PM

This town looks so beautiful ! Shame on me, I never heard of it, and only yesterday in a TV program (50 most favourite places in Germany). Good to see that you have been there and enjoyed it :-) It's on my list also now
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Jenniflower Sep 11, 2006 at 8:23 AM

What an utterly gorgeous little place!!!!!!! Jen x
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mariev May 20, 2006 at 9:10 AM

Thanks Maria for the birthday wishes ! They were appreciated (much much more than a Quedlinburger parking ticket would have been - even so nicely written) :-)))))))))))