Thuringian Forest to Magdeburg

This journey begins in the dense Thuringian Forest, just west of Germany’s border with the Czech Republic. We then pass over the old Cold War border between communist East Germany and capitalist West Germany with its imposing watchtowers before we make our way north to the beautiful imperial landscape gardens of the Whilhelmshohe park. From here, we pass to Kassel, a medieval town home to one of Germany’s first universities, and make our way to the baroque Ballenstedt castle with its wonderful gardens and amazing views. Our journey ends in Magdeburg, a townhome to an array of beautiful medieval buildings situated on the Elbe River.