Magdeburg

The town's origin dates back to the Middle Ages and visitors can find many beautiful sights and attractions bearing witness to the city's old heritage. These include the stunning cathedral and the Jahrtausendturm tower, which is the third highest wooden tower in the world.

There are also so many other parts of Germany to discover. Check out our Leipzig city breaks or hotels in Sylt, for example.

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 40 min
• Leipzig/Halle Airport: 111km from the city centre; transfer time about 1 hour 52 min
• Nearest railway station: Magdeburg, Hauptbahnhof
• Currency: Euro