--- title: "Halberstadt in the Harz Mountains - Harzer Tourismusverband e.V." url: "https://www.harzinfo.de/en/the-region/holiday-destinations-from-a-to-z/halberstadt" description: "Accommodation and tourist attractions in Halberstadt and chess village Ströbeck." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Harzinfo > The Region > Holiday destinations from A to Z > Halberstadt" --- Halberstadt =========== Even from afar, you can recognise the striking sacred buildings that shape the silhouette of the former episcopal city on the northern edge of the Harz. At the centre lies the cathedral square, with the ensemble of St. Stephen’s and St. Sixtus Cathedral and the Romanesque Church of Our Lady. Modelled after French cathedrals, it is considered one of the finest Gothic buildings in Germany. In the , you will find more than 600 artworks and liturgical objects from several centuries – one of the most significant church treasuries in the world. At the foot of the cathedral begins the historic old town. Narrow alleys, cobblestones and leaded glass windows recall its long history. Many of the half-timbered houses date back to the 16th century. In the Jewish quarter, home to the Berend Lehmann Museum and the Klaus Synagogue, traces of what was once a very large Jewish community can still be found today. In the city, history and the present meet in many places. The , one of the oldest literary museums in Germany, is dedicated to the poet and Enlightenment thinker Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim. The shows the city’s development through the centuries, while the presents scientific collections on the region’s wildlife. The takes you into the domestic culture around 1900. If you enjoy theatre, music or dance, you’ll find a diverse programme of drama, opera, ballet and symphonic concerts at the Northern Harz . Since the year 2000, the has been sounding in the Church of St. Burchard. This artwork is designed to last 639 years, making it one of the most extraordinary organ projects in the world. For leisure and activity, the offers a sauna, sports and swimming facilities, along with the Zuckerfabrik cinema complex and the with an accessible indoor playground. South of the city lies the , which has attracted visitors for over 250 years. The grounds consist of meadows, forests, winding paths and small grottos. Particularly impressive is the baroque hunting lodge with the world’s oldest giant wine barrel in its cellar. It holds 144,000 litres and was entered into the Guinness Book of Records in 2008. In the , you’ll encounter animals from both local and distant regions. Just outside Halberstadt, on the way to the Harz mountains, lie the . Rooms carved into the rock, doors, curtained windows and small gardens bear witness to the former living culture of this region. Halberstadt har mange facetter – fra middelalderlig arkitektur til moderne kunst, fra stille hjørner til store scener. Hvert af disse spor fortæller et stykke historie, der er værd at opdage. - Halberstadt Landschaftspark Spiegelsberge Mausoleum - halberstadt-hoehlenwohnungen-langenstein-innenansicht - Halberstadt Weinfass Holiday in Halberstadt ---------------------- Tourist Information Halberstadt - Holzmarkt 1 38820 Halberstadt - +49 3941 551815 - - -