Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, Halle

Name: Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design
Address: Halle, Germany

#5 among attractions in Halle

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Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design

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Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design, Halle

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Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle is the university of art and design in Halle an der Saale that was established in 1915. With a student body numbering over 1,000, BURG is one of the largest universities of art and design in Germany. It offers 20 art and design degree programmes in two faculties. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°30'11"N, 11°57'15"E

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Stadtbezirk Nord (Giebichenstein)Halle Germany

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Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Moritzburg, Burg Giebichenstein, Botanical Garden, Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte.

1.2 miS
Art museum in a modern castle conversion
Moritzburg, Halle
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Halle, Germany, Moritzburg presents itself as a cultural beacon and a historical treasure. This museum, housed in a formidable Renaissance castle, offers visitors an insightful glimpse into the artistic and historical narratives of the region.
~20 ftNW
Historical place, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture
Burg Giebichenstein, Halle
1 min walk • Giebichenstein Castle is a castle in Halle in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is part of the Romanesque Road. Being a Burgward in the 9th century, the castle became a royal residence of Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor, who gave it to the Archbishopric of Magdeburg which he had established in 968.
1 miS
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Botanical Garden, Halle
26 min walk • The Botanische Garten der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg is an arboretum and botanical garden maintained by the University of Halle-Wittenberg.
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum
Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte, Halle
13 min walk • The State Museum of Prehistory in Halle is the archaeological museum of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Founded in Naumburg in 1819, it was moved to Halle in 1825, and within Halle to its present location in 1918. Its collection, comprising more than 15 million items, is among the most extensive and important in Germany.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Halle Opera House, Halle
34 min walk • The Halle Opera House is an opera house in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. Originally named the Halle Town Theatre, the theatre was built in 1886. A bomb attack on 31 March 1945 destroyed much of the original building. Restorative work ensued a few years later, and the theatre reopened in 1951 under the name Landestheater Halle.
1.4 miSE
Theater
Kulturinsel Halle, Halle
35 min walk • The Kulturinsel Halle is a building and cultural complex in Halle. In addition to the Neues Theater Halle, it houses the Puppentheater Halle, the studio, the "Schaufenster" and a library.
1.3 miSE
Architecture, Universities and schools
Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle
34 min walk • Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, also referred to as MLU, is a public, research-oriented university in the cities of Halle and Wittenberg and the largest and oldest university in the German State of Saxony-Anhalt.
0.4 miNE
Aquarium, Zoo
Zoologischer Garten, Halle
11 min walk • Halle Zoo, also known as Halle Mountain Zoo, was established in 1901 on the 130-meter-high Reilsberg in the north of Halle in the Giebichenstein district. With nine hectares of total area, it is one of the smaller zoos.
1 miSW
Monuments and statues
Key for the Weinbergcampus, Halle
25 min walk • Bernd Göbel is a German sculptor, medalist and graphic artist.
1.2 miSW
51°29'18"N • 11°56'18"E
Sparkassen-Eisdom, Halle
32 min walk • Ice skating, Ice rink
~1400 ftNW
Village
Kröllwitz, Halle
7 min walk • Kröllwitz is a village and locality in the West borough of Halle. It is located in the German state Saxony-Anhalt.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design?

Nearby attractions include Burg Giebichenstein, Halle (1 min walk), Kröllwitz, Halle (7 min walk), Volkspark, Halle (11 min walk), Zoologischer Garten, Halle (11 min walk).

How to get to Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design:

Tram

Burg Giebichenstein • Lines: 7, 8 (2 min walk)
Talstraße • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)

Bus

Talstraße • Lines: 97 (6 min walk)
Emil-Eichhorn-Str. • Lines: 97 (8 min walk)

Train

Peißnitzbrücke (18 min walk)
Halle Zoo (18 min walk)