Advent in the Courtyards, Quedlinburg
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- Jan 9
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Winter magic of a medieval doll's house
Quedlinburg unfolds a very special attraction at Christmas. But it's not just the romantic lighting that turns a stroll through the alleyways with their cobblestones and ornate half-timbered houses into a journey back in time to the Middle Ages.
In addition to the Christmas market on the central, historic market square in front of the venerable town hall, the first Quedlinburg courtyards opened their doors in Advent 1997.
Spread across the entire town, families, small traders, craft guilds, art and culture provide an insight into their usually closed courtyard world. While some present their handmade hats, ceramics, glass and fashion repertoire, others offer antiques, Harz specialities or food and drink in a homely setting.
Beautifully decorated, you can explore the farm shops and stalls, socialise, chat, eat, drink or simply enjoy the Advent season. Around 20 farms invite you to take a stroll with their ideas.
Each courtyard gives the Quedlinburg Advent magic its own personal essence. The "Pfeiffer mit drei f" courtyard in the style of the 1940s, including "Feuerzangenbowle" (a famous movie from the 1940s), the Augustinerhof, the Pfefferkuchenhof, the Lokschuppen, the Naturhof at Pulverturm, the Adelshof and many more are sure to stand out.
Quedlinburg also enchants visitors with an entertaining Advent calendar. Every day (1-24 December), a door of the festively decorated half-timbered houses on the Schlossberg literally comes to life. Fairy tales and historical stories are presented in an imaginative and artistic way. The houses can be recognised by their calendar numbers.
When you look at Quedlinburg, you are leafing through the history book of a town that is over 1000 years old with houses that are several hundred years old.
... one of my favourite cities. ...not only because I associate it with childhood memories and countless family visits, but also because it combines history, culture and beauty as one of the most important historical sites in Germany and Europe. Read more in "Quedlinburg: World Heritage & Jewel in the Harz Mountains".
There are countless attractions to discover, and not just during Advent. It's worth taking the time.
Worth seeing:
Market place and town hall
Schneemelcherhaus from 1562, Marktstrasse 6
Mathildenbrunnen in Pölkenstrasse with great antiquarian bookshop
St. Nikolai church with churchyard
"Zur Börse", corner Steinweg/Reichenstrasse
A very unique café shop: 7-Häuser-Café «Zum Roland», Breite Strasse 1 (behind Market place)
Brewery Lüdde, Blasiistrasse (with own dark beer «Pubarschknall»)
Church St. Blasii, Blasiistrasse (beautiful wood panelling)
Tower "Sternkiekerturm" with panoramic view to Quedlinburg
Ständerbau (Longitudinal half-timbered construction, not crosswise), Wordgasse (see photo below)
"Klopstock house" at Schlossberg
House "Finkenherd", Lange Gasse
Alleys: Schuhhof, Hölle, Stieg (one of the narrowest alleys in the old town), Jüdengasse, along the Mühlgraben, Brandgasse towards the castle
Neo-Gothic railway station building from 1862 with Wilhelminian-style extension
Brühlpark (part of the project Garden dreams in Saxony-Anhalt)
Bridge "Schafbrücke" from 1926 (part of the 74 km long trail Selketalstieg)
Surroundings and nature experiences:
Gernrode with its Collegiate Church St. Cyriacus and the Advent in Gernrode Abbey Yard
Ballenstedt
Roseburg
Valley Selketal with Castle Falkenstein
Thale
Wernigerode
Information about Advent in the Courtyards:
Duration:
Saturday and Sunday of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd Advent weekend, 11am - 7pm
Knowledge:
Quedlinburg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the centre of the Romanesque Road and the foundation of the German Empire (Ottonian dynasty, Otto I).
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