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City in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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Halle is the second-largest city in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany with a population of approximately 225,000. Located on the river Saale, it is often referred to as Halle an der Saale, or Halle (Saale) for short, to distinguish it from other municipalities in Germany sharing the same name.
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Late Gothic cathedral where Luther preached. Contains Luther's death mask. Handel was baptized here.
The house where Georg Friedrich Händel was born, now a museum dedicated to his life and works. Displays his works, letters, and manuscripts.
Old Castle that's now been converted into an art school. Is right on the Saale river. Great views of the city.
Castle which has now been converted into a great art museum. Has exhibits which include works by Klimt, Ernst, and Klee. Highlights include Lyonel Feininger's paintings of famous Halle landmarks.
The township built by the GDR in the 1980s to house chemical plant workers. It is a poignant example of East German architecture.
The Halloren Chocolate Factory is the oldest in Germany. The origins date back to the founding of a honey cake bakery in 1804.
Three floors of memorabilia owned by fan Rainer Moers.
The State Museum of Prehistory is the archaeological museum of Saxony-Anhalt with Nebra Sky disk and Eulau family graves as highlights.
The Francke Foundations are a unique ensemble of historical school buildings dating back to the age of enlightenment (founded 1698); the buildings today house departments of Halle University, several schools and other cultural and social institutions. Highlights are the baroque Cabinet of Artefacts and Curiosities and the Historical Library. Occasionally concerts, lectures and conferences.
Runs 45-minute river tours.
In the second week of June.
Vegetarian restaurant popular among the hippie crowd. Try the Arabic tomato soup, Greek vegetable stew, or Swiss chard coconut soup. Only open for lunch on weekdays.
German restaurant
Bistro
Canteen
Kebab and other Turkish specialties.
Baguettes
German restaurant and private brewery that boasts having served Mikhail Gorbachev.
Artsy place affiliated with the Neues Theater (New Theatre).
German restaurant
German restaurant
German restaurant
Middle-age style
Excellent modern European and German food. Plates are mostly €20 and up.
It is by far the best bar/cafe on Kleine Ulrichstraße.
Brewery that also serves good food.
Bar that has lots of live pub music.
Indie club with good dance parties.
Great indie club and cafe. Folk and rock music and good food.
Student club. Techno, house, hip-hop, drum & bass.
Located in an old school in the city center.
10 smaller and bigger vacation rentals. All accommodations have internet and parking. Tourists as well as business travellers welcome.
Two holiday flats for up 2 or 5 persons, respectively. Located in Halle Giebichenstein
Run by a Christian mission. Soft carpet, well furnished, stained glass windows in the lounge. Beautiful dining hall.
Formerly the Best Western Grand City Hotel
Former Royal Customs Office. Gym and saunas. Some rooms have river view.
4 star hotel that caters to the business crowd. Pool, gym, sauna.
By train
20, 65 minutes), as of Apr 2026.
By bus
The primary long-distance bus provider is FlixBus, which connects Halle to numerous cities across Germany and neighboring countries, including Berlin, Munich, and Prague.
By car
Halle is exceptionally well-connected to Germany's motorway network and is part of the "Central German Loop" (Mitteldeutsche Schleife).
'Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG) operates the city's extensive tram network. It passes most major attractions downtown and provides frequent connections to and from the main train station (Halle Hbf).
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