Bernburg - Bernburg

Bernburg
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CountryGermany
RegionSaxony-Anhalt
Surface113.45 km²
Population32 800
Area code034692
Postal Code06406
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Bernburg - county town in Germany, in the federal state Saxony-Anhalt, the seat of the County of Salzland. It is situated on both sides of the Soława River, approximately halfway between Halle and Magdeburg in the lower Soława valley.

Characteristic

Bernburg (Saale) is the district town of Salzlandkreis in Magdeburg Börde in the center of Saxony-Anhalt. Bernburg is historically part of Anhalt and was the residence of the Anhalt-Bernburg branch line. The castle, which can be seen from a distance, still towers over the city.

Bernburg is headquarters Hochschule Anhalt. The campus is located in the Strenzfeld district.

Drive

By plane

The nearest airports are 1 Leipzig-Halle (IATA: FUNNEL, approx. 63 km), 2 Berlin Brandenburg (IATA: FUNNEL) and 3 Hanover (IATA: HAJ, approx. 200 km).

The regional airport of Cochstedt, approx. 40 km away, has been closed since 2016.

By rail

Local trains operated by Abellio in Bernburg. There are connections to, among others, Magdeburg (via Calbe), Halle, Dessau (by Köthen) and Aschersleben. Station 4 Bernburg Hbf it is located about half a kilometer to one kilometer east of the city center.

Other local transport stops are 5 Bernburg-Roschwitz on route towards Halle or Köthen and stops 6 Bernburg-Waldau and 7 Bernburg-Strenzfeld, both on the route towards Calbe / Magdeburg. Bus stop Bernburg-Friedenshall was closed with the timetable change in December 2019.

Bernburg is in the tariff zone of the Marego transport association. Rail travelers can use the city and regional buses with both Marego tickets and Saxony-Anhalt tickets.

By car

Bernburg is located on the A14 Magdeburg - Halle motorway. Exit 10 Bernburg. From the direction Goslar/ Nordharz A36 (formerly B 6n) leads to Bernburg. The continuation east as B6n to A 9 near Dessau is (as of 2019) completed to Köthen.

By bus

Flixbus runs several times a week via Dessau to Berlin. The long-distance bus stop is at the bus station in front of the station.

By bike

The intersection of long-distance bicycle routes

The site is a stage of the Saale cycle path and the R1 European cycle path. Both cycle paths are also D lanes. There is also the Lutherweg Saxony-Anhalt and Fuhne cycle path.

Communication

In the city itself, it is best to get around on foot (due to its small size it is easy), by car or by bike. Otherwise, there are taxis and KVG bus lines (http://www.kvg-salzland.de/cms/).

Worth seeing

Bernburg Castle
Bernburg Theater
Bernburg - Town Hall
World clock

The place has a great historic old town with numerous impressive buildings:

  • 1 Marienkirche from the 11th century (rebuilt in the 15th century) with beautiful sculptures and a tower (67 m)
  • 2 Ägidienkirche Rebuilt in 1752, renovated in 1889
  • 3 Nikolaikirche From the 14th to the 15th century
  • 4 Martinskirche 1884-87 built according to Hase-Hannover plans in the Gothic style with beautiful stained glass windows and a tower (68 m)
  • 5 Bonifatiuskirche Built in 1865 in the Gothic style
  • 6 Stephanskirche in the outskirts of Waldau.
  • 7 Lock which stands at the highest point of the city on a mountain that slopes steeply to Soława. Also known as the Crown of Anhalt, the residence of the Dukes of Anhalt-Bernburg dates back to the 10th century. In the 16th century, Prince Wolfgang von Anhalt-Köthen, who was then also Prince von Bernburg, ordered the palace to be expanded in the Renaissance style. In fact, it still has that shape to this day. In the castle moat, bears are kept in a kennel, a heraldic animal from Bernburg ("Bärenburg") and the Askan dynasty.
    • 8 Bernburg Castle Museum, Schlossstraße 24, ☎ (0) 3471 625007. The castle museum houses exhibits on the history of the region, a mineralogical collection, a witch exhibition and torture tools typical of the time. The library houses an almost complete edition of the collected Luther writings from the edition of Hans Luft, who was also the publisher of the first Luther Bible. Open: 10-17, Tue-Sun (April-October), Tue-Thu, Sat, Sun And holidays: 10-16, Fri. 10-13. Price: € 4.
  • 9 Town hall with pictures of the last dukes of Bernburg and the famous art clock. Opposite is the Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Theater.

Bernburg's reputation as the site of the Nazi extermination center is infamous, where nearly 10,000 sick and disabled people and 5,000 concentration camp inmates were murdered under the euthanasia program. From 1981, a monument was created here:

  • 10 Bernburg Monument, Olga-Benario-Straße 16/18, ☎ 49 (0) 3471 319816. Open: (except public holidays) Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 to 16:00, Friday from 9:00 to 12 : 00, every first Sunday of the month from 11:00 to 16:00

Active recreation

Despite its small population, Bernburg also has a lot of work to do. The outdoor pool, the indoor pool, the fairy-tale garden or the zoo are worth visiting. A ride is also recommended park railway or MS Saalefee. It is also possible to play bowling or use the sauna. A cinema is also available.

In good weather, it is worth going for a hike along the Soława River (up and down the river). The paths along the river are partially paved, which makes them very easy to walk.

Guided tours around Bernburg do not run regularly.

Business boat rental recently opened a shop in Soława.

work

Science

Shopping

There are numerous shops (clothing stores, bookstores, tobacco products, bakeries etc.) on Lindenstrasse and the adjacent streets of Karlsplatz. Also in the city center are Rewe and Aldi. Besides, there are other discount stores (Lidl, Penny etc.) and a supermarket (Kaufland) in Bernburg. Here are some examples:

  • Kaufland, Zepziger Weg 6, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: 49 (0) 3471 32150. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 7:00 - 22:00, Saturday 7:00 - 20:00
  • REWE, Kustrenaer Str. 75, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: 49 (0) 3471 330075. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 7:00 - 22:00, Saturday 7:00 - 20:00
  • REWE, Karlsplatz 25, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: 49 (0) 3471 3649992. Open: Mon-Fri 7:00 - 22:00, Saturday 7:00 - 20:00

Gastronomy

There are many restaurants and snack bars. So there is something for all budgets and tastes in Bernburg. We recommend the following restaurants:

  • Amadeus No.1, Breite Str. 2, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: (0) 3471 3540. German cuisine. Open: Mon - Fri 1.30pm - midnight, Sat 11.00am - Midnight, Sun 11.00am - 10.00pm
  • Bohemia, room pl. 3, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: 49 (0) 3471 642345. Czech restaurant directly on the Soława River Open: daily from 11:30 to 22:30
  • Brutzelhaus, Siedlung 37a, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 333190, Fax: (0) 3471 3396098, E-mail: [email protected]. Restaurant with German and typically American cuisine. Open: Mon. Closed Tue - Sun 11.30 - 14.30 from 18.00 January - end of March closed on Sunday evenings.
  • Chinese restaurant "Goldener Palast", Karlstrasse 4, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel: (0) 3471 622865. Chinese Cuisine. Open: Tuesday - Sunday 11.30 - 15.00 17.30 - 23.00, Mondays are closed (except public holidays).
  • Dionysos Greek restaurant, Friedensallee 14, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 313767, E-Mail: [email protected]. Greek cuisine. Open: Tue. - Sun Holidays 11.30 - 14.00 17.30 - 23.00, Mon. Closed, except for public holidays.
  • Mythos Greek Restaurant, Karlstr. 5, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel: (0) 3471 628032. Greek Cuisine. Open: Mon - Fri 11:00 - 14:30 17:00 - 22:00, Saturday 11:00 - 14:30, Sun 17:00 - 22:00
  • Rhodos Greek Restaurant, Gröbziger Strasse 2, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 314229, E-Mail: [email protected]. Greek cuisine. Open: daily 11.30am - 2pm 5pm - 11pm (kitchen until 10.30pm).
  • Lindenhof, Lindenplatz 6, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: (0) 3471 370043, fax: (0) 3471 624608, e-mail: [email protected]. Typical German dishes, but also burgers. Open: Mon. Closed Tue - Sun 11.30am - 2.30pm from 5pm
  • Pizza Haus, Lindenstrasse 35, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 642384, E-Mail: [email protected]. Italian cuisine. Open: Mon. Closed Tue - Fri 11.30 - 14.00 17.30 - 21.30, Sat, Sun Holidays 17.30 - 21.30
  • Restaurant - cafe - beer bar "Alter Markt", Markt 25, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: (0) 3471 353770, Fax: (0) 3471 6892319, E-mail: [email protected]. German cuisine. Open: Mon. Closed Tue - Sun From 11.30
  • Ristorante Bella Napoli, Friedensallee 20, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel: (0) 3471 626009. Italian cuisine. Open: Mon. Closed Tue - Sun Holidays 11.30 - 14.00 17.30 - 22.00

There are also some kebabs and a McDonalds.

Nightlife

There are many bars and pubs in Bernburg. Are recommended

"Hotel Wien" it is a very special place, a kind of student club with regular events for everyone.

Regular events are also held at the Kurhaus.

Festivals, parties

Accommodation

  • Cityhotel Bernburg, Lindenstrasse 1c, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 622170, Fax: (0) 3471 623122, E-mail: [email protected]. Price: Single room from 49 €, double room from 80 € (each with buffet breakfast), underground parking € 6 per day.
  • Pension Westfälischer Hof, Karlstrasse 3, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 622229, E-Mail: [email protected]. Price: Single from € 37, double from € 49 (each with breakfast).
  • Hotel Fürsteneck, Grosse Einsiedelsgasse 2, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 34670, Fax: (0) 3471 346715, E-Mail: [email protected]. Price: Single from € 64, double from € 74 (each with breakfast).
  • Askania Hotel, Breite Strasse 2-3, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 3540, Fax: (0) 3471 354-135, E-mail: [email protected]. The hotel owns the Amadeus No. 1 (see above under "Kitchen"). Open: Reception open: daily from 6:00 am to midnight; Check in from 14.00, check out until 11.00 Price: single room from € 62, double room for single use from € 69, double room from € 78 (room rates with breakfast buffet).
  • Pension "Berlin", Steinstrasse 10, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: (0) 3471 370303, Fax: (0) 3471 370304, E-Mail: [email protected]. Price: Single room category 1: from 39 €, double room category 1: from 59 € [category 1: bathroom with sink, shower and toilet in the room]; single room category 2: from 29 €, double room category 2: from 49 € [category 2: bathroom with shower and toilet on the first floor, washbasin available in the room]; Prices include breakfast
  • SL´otel - The City Hotel, Heinrich-Zille-Straße 2, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: (0) 3471 640958-0, Fax: (0) 3471 640958-42, E-mail: [email protected]. The hotel is situated in the center of Bernburg. Price: Single room from € 55, double room for single use € 62, double room from € 74, junior suite from € 79.
  • SL´otel - Budget Hotel, Breite Strasse 62, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel: (0) 3471 6424544, Fax: (0) 3471 640958-43, E-mail: [email protected]. Price: single room from € 45, double room for single use € 49, double room from € 62, junior suite from € 65.
  • Pension Günter, Friedensallee 38, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 370147.

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Security

Overall, Bernburg is a safe city. Even at night there is no place that could be classified as particularly dangerous.

Only the station yard and the city park do not necessarily have to be visited alone at night - here from time to time problems with drunk teenagers appear.

  • Salzlandkreis police station, Franzstrasse 35, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: 49 (0) 3471 3790.

Health

Hospitals

  • AMEOS Bernburg clinic, Kustrenaer Str. 98, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel: (0) 3471 340. City hospital, including admission room.

Pharmacies

  • Markt-Apotheke, Markt 31, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 350624, Fax: (0) 3471 350625, E-mail: [email protected]. Open: Monday 6.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m., Tue. Wed 8.00am - 6.30pm, Wed Fri. 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m., Sat 9.00 - 12.00
  • Rote Apotheke, Friedensallee 3a, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: (0) 3471 372072, fax: (0) 3471 372073, e-mail: [email protected]. Open: Mon, Wed, Fri 7.30am - 6.00pm, Tue Wed 7.30am - 6.30pm, Sat 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
  • Bär-Apotheke, Clara-Zetkin-Platz 12, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel.: (0) 3471 34900, Fax: (0) 3471 349013. Open: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 18:00, Sat 9:00 - 12:00
  • Sonnen-Apotheke, Steinstr. 6 A, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: (0) 3471 3646470, Fax: (0) 3471 3646471, E-mail: [email protected]. Open: Mon - Fri 8:00 - 18:30, Sat 8:00 - 12:30
  • Pharmacy in the center of Kaufland, Zepziger Weg 6, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Tel .: 49 (0) 3471 623335, Fax: 49 (0) 3471 625025, E-Mail: [email protected]. Open: Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

You can also find dentists etc. in the city.

Tourist information

To non-residents, the Bernese dialect may sound unusual at first (as it does in other areas in Germany).

Understanding in English or other foreign languages ​​can be a bit difficult in Bernburg.

The main post office is located at Friedensallee 10, directly in the city center. Smaller parcel shops etc. Also easy to find.

Bernburg is the driest place in Germany. Due to its special location in the shadow of the Harz, rainfall is relatively rare. Besides, like in the rest of central Germany, the climate shows distinct seasons, with some hot summer days (including night) and cool or frosty winter days.

Where next

  • Nienburg (5 km to the north) - the former Benedictine monastery.
  • Plötzkau (9 km to the south) - Renaissance castle (1566-73).
  • Köthen (19 km to the east, B 185) - the church of St. James with twin towers and a ducal crypt.


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