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Cultural highlights in the Mansfelder Land: Discover Luther’s legacy!
Discover the historic Mansfelder Land in the Harz Mountains: experience Luther sites, museums and mining history up close.
Cultural highlights in the Mansfelder Land: Discover Luther’s legacy!
You can't avoid a visit to the Mansfelder Land region, which is deeply rooted in the history of mining and the Reformation. Here, where copper slate was once mined for a long time, you can not only admire the evidence of mining, but also immerse yourself in the world of the Reformation.
This is definitely a highlightLuther Housein Eisleben, which is considered the birthplace of Martin Luther. It houses the impressive exhibition “That's why I am – Martin Luther and Eisleben”, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until October. Admission for adults is just 5 euros, reduced admission is 2.50 euros. If you visit the death house straight away with the combination ticket, you will get a much cheaper price.
Other attractions in the region
It's not far awayMansfeld Museumin Hettstedt, which documents the history of mining and copper smelting. Here, visitors can, among other things, marvel at a replica of Watt's first steam engine. The museum is open Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and entry costs 5 euros, reduced price 3 euros.
That’s what’s waiting in SangerhausenEuropa Rosarium, which not only boasts the largest collection of roses in the world, but also serves as a recreational area. For Rossmania fans: from June to August you can get in for 15 euros, from November to April entry is even free.
Would you like a very special view? TheJoseph's CrossStolberg towers over the region at 38 meters high and you can climb 200 steps to the viewing platform. Entry costs 4 euros, reduced price 2.50 euros.
UNESCO World Heritage Site and mining heritage
An impressive aspect of the region is the recognition of the Luther sites in Eisleben and Wittenberg as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are not only architectural works of art, but also living memories of the Reformation ( unesco.de ). Over centuries they have been restored to preserve their historical and spiritual value. In all their splendor they show how crucial the Reformation was for the history of Europe.
On the subject of mining: Copper slate was mined in this region for almost 800 years. The last mining operation stopped in 1990, but the silent witnesses of this time, such as the pointed dumps and show mines, tell their own story. In theRöhrigschacht Mining Adventure CenterIn Sangerhausen you can experience the development of copper slate mining at a depth of almost 300 m. After all, old mining machines and a reconstructed copper melting furnace are on display here ( happy-auf-tour.de ).
The region offers a lot to discover. Whether it's historical sites that are reminiscent of the time of Martin Luther or the numerous mining museums and educational trails, everyone gets their money's worth in Mansfelder Land. Walk through history and be enchanted by the unique atmosphere of this area!