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ALTENBURGPUBLISHING DATE: 2013-12-06 | COUNTRY CODE: DE

Contents: The City, Do & See, Dining, Cafes, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,Accommodation, Essential Information, Maps

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If you fancy a hand of cards then Altenburg is for you. Playing cards have been produced here for over 500 years and in the centre of the town is monument to thenational card game ’skat’ which was rst played here. The town goes back over1000 years and has an impressive castle set on a rocky outcrop, with marketsquares and a magnicent Town Hall. The brewery is a very important part of thetown and you can still buy collapsible top hats on Rossplan Square. The Skatfountain on Bruhl Square is said to bring you good luck if you baptise your cardsunder the water.

THE CITY

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Altenburg is also a town of seven towers, four of which areopen to the public and provide excellent views towardsLeipzig. The town is known for its cultural programme withover 400 events every year. The former Royal Theatreprovides a selection of events from puppets to balletwhilst the castle often hosts music festivals and organrecitals. Altenburg is still a hidden gem of architecture andart. A most astounding variety of buildings from over1000 years of history compose the lovely old town. The"Rote Spitzen" abbey was founded by Germany’s favouriteEmperor Barbarossa in 1182 and built by Italian monks asthe rst brick towers in Germany! Martin Luther preachedin the St. Bartholomew church and Bach played theprecious baroque organ in the castle church.

The town has Thurgia’s largest tennis centre, zoo and lake.With lots of local colour there is always plenty to do dayor night. Shopping and sightseeing are both popular and inthe evening there is nothing better than stopping for abeer and have something to eat at one of the many inns inthe town.

Known for its charm and character the town is very popular with younger and older travellers. Strolling throughthe old town with its many places and parks is a perfectway of passing a morning or afternoon.

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DO & SEE

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Altenburg is rich in sights and history. Here you can stroll around and look at towers, castle, parks and old buildings.The city also oers many interesting museums and thosewho are interesting in beer there is Altenburg Brewery andMuseum.

Nikolaiviertel

Romance will be in the air as you stroll around this attractive part of the town with its many ancient tinyhouses. Take your time here to enjoy the history and relaxwith a cup of coee.

Address: Nikolaiviertel, Altenburg

Castle and Playing Card Museum and CardFountain

You will nd the playing card museum inside the castle walls whilst the card fountain is in an old town square. Themuseum contains a large playing card exhibition andother ducal collections such as antique porcelain andfurniture.

Address: Schloss 2-4, AltenburgInternet: www.cms.residenzschloss-altenburg.de

Lindenau Museum

This houses one of Europe’s nest collections of Italian Renaissance Art, ceramics and classical statues and isconsidered one of the most important art museums inEast Germany. There is a café on site and also a shop.

Address: Gabelentzstr 5, Altenburg

Phone: +49 3447 89553Internet: www.lindenau-museum.de

Theater Altenburg-gera

Theatre Altenburg-gera was built in 1869 and was once the Royal Theatre. It is well worth a look inside as it has abeautiful historical interior. Approximately 165,000 peoplevisit the theatre annually.

Address: Theaterplatz 19, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 5850Internet: www.tpthueringen.deEmail: [email protected]

Altenburg Brewery and Museum

Experience the Art Noveau brewing room and get a chance to sample some of the local beer. Special eveningsmean you can try a few samples and enjoy some localfood. For beer connoisseurs there is a chance to drink asmuch beer as you can in an hour, quite a challenge!

Address: Brauereistraße 20, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 31290Internet: www.brauerei-altenburg.de

Altenburg Distillery

Altenburg Distillery invites you to a place where you can try the many dierent liqueurs from the region and nd outhow they are made. They have a factory shop if you ndsomething that is in particularly tasty.

Address: Am Anger 1-2, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 554 60Internet: www.destillerie.de

Altenburg Towers

Visit Altenburg’s many towers and get a bird’s eye view of the town. You can choose from the towers in the castle toNikolaiturm in the old town or the tower gallery at theBrüderkirche. Another alternative is the watchman’sapartment at Bartholomew’s Church.

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DINING

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Talk to the locals and get along to one of the many local festivals and enjoy some regional fare. German food isalways wholesome and there are always plenty oftakeaway stalls in the town. Pork is a popular meat as ischicken. Sauerkraut is great with bratwurst and meats. Thelocal specialities include goat cheese, “Mutzbraten”roasted pork chops with a dark coat of herbs, “Rostbrätel”a pork steak with onion sauce and minced potatoes and“Biereisch” pork chops sautéed with dark beer.

Gasthaus Gesecus

Gasthaus Gesecus is a very small Altenburg inn that is famous for their regional dishes cooked by the owner. It isa chance to step back in time and imagine Germany inanother life.

Address: Topfmarkt 2, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 315 066Internet: www.gasthaus-gesecus.deEmail: [email protected]

Fisch Dünewald

The popular local sh monger loves to cook his fresh sh for his guests during lunch and early evening. No setmenu, but whatever arrives that day together with a goodglass of wine. This is an ideal place for a long chat.

Address: Weibermarkt 2, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 314 000Internet: www.duenewald-sch.de

Gastwirtschaft Kulisse

Gastwirtschaft Kulisse is a good place to meet people. There is an enormous bar and large portions of good foodwhich makes this a popular place to eat. Hot food isserved from 17.00 until 24.00 every day.

Address: Theaterplatz 18, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 500 939Internet: www.kulisse-abg.de

Ratskeller Altenburg

Ratskeller Altenburg is a town house inn which is part of the 16th century town hall. Located in the centre of thetown, it oers lots of regional specialities served in fourdierent rooms.

Address: Markt 1, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 311 226Internet: www.ratskeller-altenburg.de

Restaurant Brunello

Restaurant Brunello´s menu focus on Mediterranean specialities and changing theme dishes in a former courtocial’s large villa. Beautiful views of the castle. Sitting inthe winter garden, on the terrace or the panelled salon youwill feel like transported back 100 years.

Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 14, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 890 077Internet: www.brunello-altenburg.de

Riebeck-Stübl

The “gemütliche” dark panelled inn is the favourite place for all card players who play Germany’s national cardgame “Skat” over jugs of beer and hearty local dishes.

Address: Am Rossplan 08, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 56 610Internet: www.hotel-rossplan.comMore Info: Hotel am Rossplan

Steakhouse Theatercafé

Steakhouse Theatercafé is located just opposite the theater and with an impressive view up to the castle. Theyoer a good choice of steaks and other meat menus at


reasonable prices.

Address: Theaterplatz 9, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 515 869Internet: www.steakhaus-altenburg.de

CAFES

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Altenburg have many cafés that you will discover a long you stroll. Take your time to nd the true gems in the city,many of them will take you back to the old Germany.

Eiscafe Venezia

this cafe is loved by young and old, the Duomo family serves real Italian ice cream, cafe latte and Campari justlike they were at home. This is a popular meeting place forall ages at the central market place.

Address: Weibermarkt 1, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 509 159Internet: www.eiscafevenezia.com

La Inesse

La Inesse is an Italian deli in a ower shop that serves a good choice of Mediterranean foods. They oer deliciouslunch and have the perfect coee to end your lunch with.

Address: Weibermarkt, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 513289

Café Domizil

Café Domizil serves delicious home-made Kuchen and Torten in a historical setting. Here you can have breakfastor light lunch. Open from 8.00 to 18.00 in the early

evening. It has a terrace on the main market square.

Address: Markt 8, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 371 080Internet: www.cafe-domizil.de

Café Volkstädt

Time has stood still in this Altenburg favourite which has been in the hands of the Mehlwitz family for over 50 years.The pastry and fruit cakes are a local must for weddingsand festivities.

Address: Burgstrasse 13, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 311 318

Cafe Giulio Bahnhofcenter

Cafe Giulio is located in the train station and is a great place to go to for a snack. Their coee is freshly roastedand comes solely from the company Seeberger. Insummer time they have a delicious frozen yoghurt.

Address: Fabrikstraße 31, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 515 0730Internet: www.cafe-giulio.de


BARS & NIGHTLIFE

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Altenburg is not a late night town except when there is one of the many shows, special parties, festivals orconcerts taking place, however many of the restaurantsand bars organize theme evenings, dances or houseparties. This is a good opportunity to meet people. Youngpeople often start their evening in Altenburg and move ontowards Leipzig or Zwickau.

Villa Bar

Villa Bar is the in place of the younger Altenburg crowd with many students coming home from Leipzig or Jenaenjoying jazz, house music, parties or concerts. Excellentcocktails, a terrace in a large garden and good value forthe money.

Address: Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 14, AltenburgPhone: +49 173 357 3132Internet: www.villabar.de

Finnegans Irish House

An Irish pub, where ever you are, is always a safe bet for a

cold, good tasting beer. At Finnegans they also servetraditional Irish food and have a menu of 40 dierenttypes of whiskey.

Address: Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 2, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 488 5274

Restaurant & Beer Garden Backdrop

Here you can enjoy the sense of how Altenburg use to feellike back in the days. You could eat here as well, but mostguest comes here for the beer garden.

Address: Theater Square 18, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 500 939Email: [email protected]

Häfner's wine store

80 dierent spirits, whiskeys and liquors which you can select from and take back home. At the store you canrelax with a great tasting sparkling glass of champagne orwine.

Address: Leipziger Straße 31, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 511 037Internet: www.wein-whisky-haefner.deEmail: [email protected]

Altenburger Hof

Visit the cocktail bar in the Altenburger Hof hotel. The cocktails are imaginative, delicious and beautifully madewhich you can enjoy in the relaxing atmosphere.

Address: Schmöllnsche Landstraße 8, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 5840Internet: www.altenburger-hof.de


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SHOPPING

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There are plenty of opportunities for purchasing local wares and beverages together with beers and schnaps atthe Brewery Museum.The main shopping area is on andaround the ve historical marketplaces of the old town andwithin easy walking distance. Altenburg Liqueur can beobtained in many dierent varieties from the Distillery.Altenburg mustard comes in more than 150 varieties andis available from the Mustard Shop on Moritzstrasse.

Altenburg playing cards and special editions of the “Spielkartenladen” can be found in the Tourist Informationin the main market place. This is also the largest souvenirshop with an extensive choice of regional specialities andproducts such as the famous goat cheese. Wednesdaysand Saturdays are market days with farmers bringing theirgoods to sell. Historical books and antiquities can bepurchased in the many little shops on the cobble-stonedstreets of old town around the market place. Local potterycan be bought in several workshops in Altenburg and thevillages round about.

ACCOMMODATION

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In Altenburg you have the option of staying at lovely, romantic pensions or at great hotels. Most of them arelocated within walking distance to many attractions.

Parkhotel Am Grossen Teich

Parkhotel Am Grossen Teich is smart, elegant and is a former hat factory. With a restaurant and bar it has all theamenities and is close to the lake and old town.

Address: August- Bebel- Strasse 16/17, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 51 540Internet: www.parkhotelaltenburg.deEmail: [email protected]

Hotel Altenburger Hof

Just a few minutes walk from the old town you will nd Hotel Altenburger Hof. It includes tness room, sauna,steam bath and 4 restaurants. The rooms are large andwell appointed.

Address: Schmöllnsche Landstrasse 8, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 5840Internet: www.altenburger-hof.de

Wettiner Hof

On the same site as a medieval dining hall the rooms are historically decorated, but modern and well looked after. Atthe Wettiner Hof you will have a truly unique experience.

Address: Joh.- Sebastian- Bach Strasse 11, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 313 532Internet: www.uferburg.de


Hotel Pension Treppengasse

Just between the market place and the castle this bed andbreakfast establishment also includes a private sauna.Also next to the romantic Cloister of the Rote SpitzenTowers.

Address: Treppengasse 5, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 313 549Internet: www.treppengasse5.de

Pension Meyner

A short ride from the city centre but a nice walk to the brewery and the Station, the Pension is a typical historicalfour-sided farmstead. It is a family run hotel and certiedwith 3 stars. You will feel welcome in the newly renovatedrooms and they have a lovely patio.

Address: Rasephaser Dorfanger 6, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 82269Internet: www.pension-loeer.atEmail: [email protected]

Hotel Astor

Just opposite the station this Garni Hotel oers clean straight rooms at good rates with a Chinese and a Greekrestaurant as well as a shopping centre nearby. It is agood place from which to take the frequent trains toLeipzig or Weimar.

Address: Bahnhofstrasse 4, AltenburgPhone: +49 3447 5870Internet: www.astor-altenburg.deEmail: [email protected]

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

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Leipzig–Altenburg - Airport

The airport is a small former military airport eight kilometres from Altenburg. There is a connecting bus toLeipzig which is 50 km away, a link from the airport toAltenburg train station and from the airport to Leipzig trainstation. The train Altenburg to Leipzig is hourly. A localtravel ticket on the MDV for the larger Leipzig regionincluding Altenburg is available.

Internet: www.leipzig-altenburg-airport.de

Public Transport

The MDV is a local public transport group which runs buses and trains in the wider Leipzig area and also toAltenburg. Trains to Leipzig run every hour and take 35minutes to the main station Leipzig. From there trains goto Weimar, to Dresden and to Berlin. Early in the morningthere is a special train from Altenburg to Berlin direct.Trains also run towards the south from the town.


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Internet: www.mdv.de

Taxi

Stephan Stötzner

Phone: +49 3447 579 494Internet: www.taxi-altenburg.de

Post

Main post oce:

Address: 51 Poplar St, AltenburgPhone: +49 573 824 5266Internet: www.postocehours.net

Pharmacy

Pharmacies share 24 hour duty. Daily information is also in the daily newspaper.

Emergency treatment is available at the emergency hospital - Kreiskrankenhaus. Information is also in the dailynewspaper.Am Waldessaum 10, Altenburg+46 3447 520www.kreiskrankenhaus-altenburg.de

Telephone

Country code: +49Area code: 03447

Electricity

220V

Population38 200

Currency1€ = 100 cents

Opening hoursNormal opening hours are 8.30 until 18.00 weekdays and 8.30 until 13.00 Saturdays.

NewspapersDie ZeitLeipziger Volkszeitung

Emergency numbers112

Tourist information

Altenburger Tourismus InformationMarkt 17, AltenburgMon - Fri 9.00 - 18.00, Sat - Sun 10.00 - 16.00+49 3447 512 800


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