Wittenberg
Germany · Saxony-AnhaltDE
Town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Wittenberg, officially Lutherstadt Wittenberg, is the fourth-largest town in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is situated on the River Elbe, 60 kilometers (37 mi) north of Leipzig and 90 kilometers (56 mi) south-west of the reunified German federal capital city of Berlin, and has a population of 46,008 (2018).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 45,588
- Coordinates
- 51.866, 12.650
- Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- Elevation
- 67 m
Overview of Wittenberg
Wittenberg is a low-key town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The population is roughly 45,588. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and nightlife.
Things to do in Wittenberg
Culture in Wittenberg
(1)Wittenberg's culture entries include Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Wittenberg's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nature in Wittenberg
(1)Our data lists Nature Reserves as nature options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wittenberg.
Nightlife in Wittenberg
(1)The nightlife shortlist for Wittenberg: Festival. Everything listed here comes from what Wittenberg is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Wittenberg
(1)Our data lists Fishing as other activities options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wittenberg.
Best time to visit Wittenberg
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Access Wittenberg through a larger town in Saxony-Anhalt; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Berlin.
Similar destinations
Places near Wittenberg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wittenberg known for?
- Wittenberg is mainly a destination for culture, nature and nightlife, set in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with around 45,588 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Wittenberg?
- You can plan around Religious Sites, Nature Reserves and Festival in Wittenberg. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Wittenberg?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Wittenberg located?
- Administratively, Wittenberg sits in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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