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 the kind of small town you find in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Its resident count stands at approximately 45,588. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are culture, nature and nightlife. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Wittenberg
Culture in Wittenberg
(1)Culture in Wittenberg covers Religious Sites. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Wittenberg.
Nature in Wittenberg
(1)The nature shortlist for Wittenberg: Nature Reserves. It is a direct read of Wittenberg's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Wittenberg
(1)Nightlife in Wittenberg covers Festival. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wittenberg.
More to do in Wittenberg
(1)The other activities shortlist for Wittenberg: Fishing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Wittenberg. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Wittenberg
April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
Getting there & around
Wittenberg rewards a slow approach — a hub in Saxony-Anhalt, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Europe/Berlin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Wittenberg that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wittenberg known for?
- Travellers associate Wittenberg with culture, nature and nightlife. It sits in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany and counts about 45,588 residents.
- What can you do in Wittenberg?
- Wittenberg is tagged with Religious Sites, Nature Reserves and Festival, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Wittenberg?
- April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable.
- Where is Wittenberg located?
- Wittenberg belongs to Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
Cost of living in Wittenberg
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 65
- Rent index
- 29
- Groceries index
- 57
- Restaurants index
- 61
- Inexpensive meal
- $13
- Cappuccino
- $3.58
- 1-bed, centre
- $1,820
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $1,001
More about Wittenberg
Info about Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)
Wittenberg is a city in Saxony-Anhalt, located in Germany (DE).
Wittenberg names are also Lutherstadt Wittenberg, its latitude is 51.8661000, and its longitude is 12.6497300.
With a population of 46.008 residents, this region timezone is Europe/Berlin (Europe/Berlin_cet).
Wittenberg is famous for activities like religious sites, fishing, nature reserves, festival around Germany.
More details about Wittenberg in Germany (DE)
Wittenberg official name is Lutherstadt Wittenberg (WB).
It has timezone UTC+01:00 (valid for standard time).
In Wittenberg live 46.008 residents, according to 2019 latest census. Do You need to have a call local telephone numbers! You can use 3491 as local dialing code for phone numbers. Wittenberg postal code is 06886, so if you want to send anything to anyone by post from Wittenberg it can be used 06886 zip as per description above.
Its dimension is 240320000 square km., ideal for people who like metropolies, crowdy full of attractions or activities to do. If you book an accommodation in Wittenberg you may spend big money because of Wittenberg high hotel rates, so this is why you may find Wittenberg like a base if you want to relaxing in luxury after visiting the Wittenberg.
Wittenberg meters above mean sea level, basically meters above sea level (M A.S.L.), is around 67 meters. That is why it is an ideal trip destination if you and your friends love plain ground to travel to for your next trip.
If you want to see rivers, lakes, sea in a trip you will be happy to find out that you can find rivers, sea or lakes in Wittenberg. Water like Elbe are to visit when you like destinations with near water bodies.
If you're looking for more detailed info on Wittenberg you can have a look at its website http://www.wittenberg.de .
Wittenberg is also awarded for European City of the Reformation.
If you're interested: Wittenberg appears in Civilization V.
Interactive Wittenberg (Germany) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt Germany (DE).
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