Car Hire Magdeburg
Magdeburg is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt and at the same time Protestant and Catholic Bishop's seat. Because of its historical importance as one of Otto I, Magdeburg has the nickname city of gasoline. Already 1035, Magdeburg was appointed to the fair site. This allowed Magdeburg to organize conventions and trade shows.
After Luther in 1524 times had held sermons in Magdeburg, introduced the reformation in the city. Only the Cathedral remained Catholic. During the thirty years war, Magdeburg by the Catholics was depopulated up to a few thousand inhabitants and almost destroyed by fire. The elector of Brandenburg built 1666 again the fortifications of the city and she began to flourish again.
How to get to Magdeburg
The railway connects the line from Hannover to Leipzig to this city.
The city very well on the road network is also connected. Here, the A2 forms the junction with the A14. With the car in this city you can reach also the Highways 71 and 81, Highway 1 crosses the city directly. The regional services is well developed in this city, it also a ferry to comfortably cross the Elbe.
By means of a direct Intercity connection, you can reach from the airport Leipzig/Halle Airport this city. Other airports for a trip to this city are Hanover airport and the airports of Berlin Tegel and Berlin Schönefeld.
A hotel or an apartment is for a holiday in this city easy for everyone to find. This cheaper, you can stay in a hostel or a youth hostel.
Visit the aqueduct in this city
A special attraction is the aqueduct. For inland the Elbe is the most important connection to the sea has always been to the North, but also to the South. Just north of this city, the Mittelland Canal by means of a trough bridge over the river Elbe across is run.
In the new Länder, this city has the largest inland port. Currently, still a low-water gate is built, which allows you to start off the Hanseatic port and the Canal port regardless of the water level on the river Elbe.
Further highlights in this city
The city has many featured churches. The landmark of this city is the Cathedral, which was rebuilt by 1209. Two years after the old cathedral fell victim to fire. An attraction is also the Star Bridge. It was destroyed by the Wehrmacht in World War II and reopened on May 1, 2005 after its reconstruction.
Excursions in the region of this city with the car, visit the adventure pool with its large wellness and sauna complex.
Pick Up Location
Address:
Magdeburg, 39124
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