Großwilsdorf

#1679 among destinations in Germany

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The village of Großwilsdorf and the Rödel Plateau are situated in Saxony-Anhalt in the middle of Germany. It has been proposed by Germany as a World Heritage Site. The World Heritage nomination Naumburg Cathedral and the High Medieval Cultural Landscape of the Rivers Saale and Unstrut is representative for the processes that shaped the continent during the High Middle Ages between 1000 and 1300: Christianization, the so-called Landesausbau and the dynamics of cultural exchange and transfer characteristic for this very period. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°10'52"N, 11°45'5"E

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Raufendorfer G. 7Naumburg (Saale) 06618 Saxony-AnhaltGermany

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Großwilsdorf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Naumburg Cathedral, Rudelsburg, Schloss Neuenburg, Burg Saaleck.

2.9 miSE
Medieval edifice with choir sculptures
Naumburg Cathedral, Naumburg
75 min walk • Naumburg Cathedral, nestled in the heart of the German city of Naumburg, stands as a remarkable testament to medieval architecture and artistry. This stunning cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of St. Peter and St.
5.3 miS
Forts and castles
Rudelsburg
136 min walk • Perched high on a craggy hill above the Saale River, the Rudelsburg is an emblematic medieval castle that has watched over the German countryside for centuries. Located near the town of Bad Kösen in the Saale-Unstrut region, this historic fortress offers visitors a...
2.2 miNE
Restaurant, Forts and castles, Historical place
Schloss Neuenburg, Freyburg
56 min walk • Neuenburg Castle is a hilltop castle overlooking Freyburg, a town in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The castle was built around 1090 by the Thuringian count Ludwig der Springer, securing his territory in the east, as did its sister castle Wartburg in the west.
5.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Burg Saaleck
138 min walk • Nestled atop a steep cliff overlooking the Saale river, Burg Saaleck is a historic castle that embodies the medieval charm of Germany's storied past. Situated near the town of Bad Kösen in Saxony-Anhalt, this fortress dates back to the early 12th century, offering a...
5 miE
Historical place, Archaeological site
Sonnenobservatorium Goseck
129 min walk • Nestled amidst the bucolic landscapes of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, the Sonnenobservatorium Goseck, or Goseck Circle, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of prehistoric Europeans. This Neolithic archaeological site, dating back to approximately 4900 BCE, is one of the...
3.4 miSE
Historical place, Museum
Nietzsche-Haus, Naumburg
87 min walk • The Nietzsche-Haus in Naumburg, Germany, is a building dedicated to the life and work of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche.
5.3 miE
Forts and castles
Schönburg Castle
134 min walk • Perched majestically on a hill overlooking the Rhine River, Schönburg Castle is a historical gem nestled in the picturesque landscape of Oberwesel, Germany. This medieval fortress, dating back to the 12th century, is a testament to the region's rich heritage...
2.7 miS
Monastery
Pforta monastery
69 min walk • The Pforta monastery is a former Cistercian monastery located near Naumburg in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It was established in the 1130s and prospered in the Middle Ages. In the course of the Reformation the monastery was disbanded in 1540. Today the buildings are used by the school Landesschule Pforta.
2.2 miNE
Museum
Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Museum, Freyburg
56 min walk • The Friedrich Ludwig Jahn Museum is located in the residential house built by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn in 1838/39 in Freyburg on Schloßstraße, on the eastern edge of the town near the Unstrutwehr.
3.1 miSE
51°8'22"N • 11°46'50"E
Sport und Freizeitbad Bulabana, Naumburg
80 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Water park
2.7 miS
Romanesque architecture, Universities and schools
Pforta, Naumburg
69 min walk • Pforta, or Schulpforta, is a school located in Pforta monastery, a former Cistercian monastery, near Naumburg on the Saale River in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Since the 16th century the site has been a school. Notable past alumni include the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the German chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg.