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Halberstadt

THE GATEWAY TO THE HARZ MOUNTAINS

Impressive historic old town and cathedral with its treasury

Halberstadt has a lot to offer

Some associate the city with its famous Halberstadt sausages, others with its renowned cathedral and its priceless treasury, which can be visited there. Halberstadt is a city steeped in history and stories, brimming with art and culture, just waiting to be discovered. You can reach Halberstadt from the Schlosshotel Blankenburg in just 20 minutes by car. There is also a regional train connection between Blankenburg and Halberstadt.

The Cathedral of St. Stephen and St. Sixtus , together with the historic Church of Our Lady, is situated directly on the beautiful Cathedral Square. The monumental triumphal cross group, created around 1210, is particularly magnificent. The treasury of Halberstadt Cathedral of St. Stephen represents splendor and magnificence. Visitors to the cathedral treasury are captivated by magnificent liturgical vestments, finely cast bronzes, delicate goldsmith work, sculptures, and altarpieces.

The following sights in Halberstadt are not to be missed:

Impressions of Halberstadt

Cloister of Halberstadt Cathedral
Church towers of St. Martin's Church in Halberstadt
Cathedral Square with Cathedral in Halberstadt
Timber-framed facade of the abbey of Halberstadt Cathedral in Halberstadt
Meadow in front of Halberstadt Cathedral
Halberstadt Cathedral in the Harz Mountains
Organ in Halberstadt Cathedral