Attractions in Dessau

"Green" Dessau – a highlight for nature fans and garden lovers
You can find recreation around Dessau in the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve with its charming riverside landscape. The natural beauty of the area entices you to go hiking and take long walks. You can go on a fascinating journey of discovery in the Garden Kingdom Dessau Wörlitz and the numerous magnificent castle and garden complexes.

Visit the town of Dessau – the Eldorado for cultural tourists
You can find many cultural highlights nearby: The Radisson Blu Hotel Fürst Leopold, Dessau is at the heart of Dessau, opposite the Anhaltisches Theatre. The latest theatrical productions, exhibitions and museums are cultural highlights. The Bauhaus Dessau, UNESCO world cultural heritage site, and the Kurt Weill Centre are easy to reach from the hotel. Numerous shops, exhibitions and the special flair of our town entice you to take a relaxed stroll. Please ask us about our weekend offers and holiday specials! You can find all the necessary information under Contact.

Overview of the most important sights in Dessau and the surrounding area

Bauhaus Dessau: The building erected by Walter Gropius is today a  UNESCO world cultural heritage site. Here you can experience the creative spirit of the Bauhaus movement at first hand. – approx. 1.7 km

Anhaltinisches Theatre: The largest theatre in Saxony-Anhalt hosts illustrious musical theatre with opera, musical and operetta productions as well as plays.

Kurt Weill Centre: The only place documenting the Dessau-born Kurt Weill in Germany.

Marienkirche: The 16th century church is one of the most southerly buildings in the Northern German brick Gothic style. Today it is used as an event location.

Moated castle of Rosslau: The moated castle dates back to the 12th century, the neighbouring castle was built in 1740. – approx. 6.4 km

"Middle Elbe" Biosphere Reserve: The beautiful cultural landscape, with its castles, parks, meadows, woods and dykes invites you to go hiking, take a bike tour or a ferry ride – approx. 8 km

Garden Kingdom Dessau Wörlitz: The unique garden kingdom combines nature, landscape planning, architecture and philosophy and was granted UNESCO world cultural heritage site status in 2000 – approx. 16 km

Wörlitz Castle: The neo-classical building includes the original interior fittings from the 18th century – approx. 16 km

Mosigkau Castle Museum: The rococo castle boasts a major collection of paintings and art from the 17th and 18th century by artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anton van Dyck and Jacob Jordaens – approx. 8 km

Mosigkau Park: The splendid castle and gardens are among the last remaining rococo ensembles in central Germany – approx. 8 km