Altenburg: In the heart of Central Germany and the Thuringian gateway to Saxony

Altenburg is still an insider tip as a cultural gem. For over 1000 years, the town has never been destroyed and enchants visitors with its imposing castle complex and lovingly restored old town. History is alive in Altenburg: Barbarossa, Luther, Brehm and Brockhaus are the most famous names.

An unusually lively cultural life and the tranquillity of the former residence with its market squares, the skat fountain, the countless monuments from various eras and the many parks combine to create a unique flair. In the birthplace of the game of skat, playing cards have been produced for 500 years, sold in the playing card store on the market square and collected in the playing card museum. The castle impresses with its magnificent banqueting halls, towers, the castle church with its baroque consolation organ and the extensive castle park.

In the internationally renowned Lindenau Museum, art lovers will find unique collections from antiquity to modern art. The Landestheater, "the little Semper Opera", offers a sophisticated four-section program.