Saxony-Anhalt sits at the historical heart of Germany, stretching along the Elbe and Saale rivers between the Harz mountains in the west and the Fläming heathland in the east. Its capital, Magdeburg, anchors the north, while Halle (Saale), the state's largest city, dominates the south. The state holds five UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the medieval half-timbered old town of Quedlinburg, the Luther Memorials in Wittenberg and Eisleben where the Protestant Reformation began, Naumburg Cathedral with its celebrated 13th-century sculpture, the Bauhaus buildings in Dessau, and the landscaped Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Saxony-Anhalt through its food.
Halloren Schokoladenfabrik Factory Tour and Tasting
A self-guided walk through Halle's Halloren Schokoladenerlebniswelt, covering the history of German chocolate-making and views into the working praline manufactory, ending at a tasting and shop.
Includes: Visit to Germany's oldest continuously operating chocolate factory, founded in 1804 · Viewing windows into the working praline manufactory · Museum exhibits on the history of chocolate-making · Tiered pricing including a family ticket · Large shop for tastings and purchases at the end of the visit
Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei Cellar Tour and Tasting
A 45-minute guided tour through the historic cellars and production facilities of Rotkäppchen, Germany's largest sparkling wine producer, in Freyburg (Unstrut), followed by tastings at the on-site shop.
Includes: Guided tour through the historic cellars of Germany's largest sparkling wine producer · Views of modern production and bottling facilities · Multiple daily tour departures, with extra weekend slots · Tasting and shop access included · Walking distance to Freyburg's historic center and Neuenburg castle
Winzervereinigung Freyburg-Unstrut Vineyard Tasting
A guided tasting and cellar visit at the cooperative that manages roughly 380 hectares of Saale-Unstrut vineyard on behalf of around 320 grower members, covering the region's Silvaner, Weissburgunder, and Müller-Thurgau wines.
Includes: Guided tasting representing roughly 380 hectares of cooperative-managed vineyard · Introduction to Saale-Unstrut's characteristic Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner, and Weissburgunder · Optional cellar walk-through · A useful starting point for the marked vineyard walking trails above Freyburg · Representative of the cooperative winemaking model common in the region
Naumburger WeinTour
A packaged wine tour based in Naumburg, running May through October, combining guided tastings at Winzervereinigung Freyburg, a visit to the Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei, and selected vineyard visits across the Saale-Unstrut region.
Includes: Structured multi-day package covering the region's core wine experiences in one booking · Combines the Winzervereinigung Freyburg cooperative and Rotkäppchen Sektkellerei visits · Includes accommodation in Naumburg, close to the UNESCO-listed cathedral · Additional vineyard tastings included across the Saale-Unstrut region · Runs seasonally from May through October
Salzwedeler Baumkuchen Bakery Visit and Tasting
A visit to a traditional bakery in Salzwedel producing Baumkuchen using the historic spit-roasting method, ending with a tasting of the protected-origin cake.
Includes: Located in Salzwedel, the protected-origin home of Baumkuchen since 2013 · Demonstration of the traditional open-flame spit-roasting method · Fresh tastings of the layered cake · Chocolate-dipped Baumkuchenspitzen available for a smaller, affordable sample · Set within Salzwedel's historic half-timbered old town
Lukullus-Tours Magdeburg Culinary Walk
A guided walking tour through Magdeburg's cathedral district, stopping at selected restaurants and food shops to sample regional dishes alongside the city's cultural and architectural highlights.
Includes: Combines food tastings with a guided tour of Magdeburg's cathedral district · Stops at multiple restaurants and food shops in one outing · A practical orientation tour for first-time visitors to Magdeburg · Mix of regional and modern dishes reflecting the capital's broader dining scene · Small-group format for a more personal experience
Brauhaus Lüdde Brewery Tour and Grünkohl Tasting
A visit to Quedlinburg's own house brewery, combining a look at the on-site brewing process with a tasting of Quedlinburger Grünkohl and other Harz regional dishes in season.
Includes: Combines a working house-brewery visit with Harz regional food tasting · Quedlinburger Grünkohl, a kale specialty traditionally served after the first frost · Tasting flight of house-brewed beers · Located within Quedlinburg's UNESCO-listed old town · A quieter position away from the busiest market-square routes
Schierker Feuerstein Distillery Visit
A visit to the original headquarters of Schierker Feuerstein, a herbal liqueur produced in the Harz village of Schierke since 1908 according to a secret family recipe, including a tasting and shop.
Includes: Herbal liqueur produced at its original 1908 headquarters in Schierke · Recipe developed by a pharmacist to relieve the stomach complaints of spa guests · Tasting of the classic 35% ABV liqueur and related products · Located in a Harz National Park trailhead village · A distinctly regional souvenir tied to over a century of local history
Halberstadt Sausage Heritage Walk
A self-guided or locally arranged walk through Halberstadt tracing the history of Halberstädter Würstchen, first produced in 1883 and canned from 1896, a landmark in early food preservation.
Includes: Traces the 1883 origin and 1896 canning breakthrough of Halberstädter Würstchen · Connects to the Kyffhäuser Monument order that prompted the canning method · Stops at old-town restaurants still serving regional sausage platters · A distinctive food-history angle uncommon elsewhere in Saxony-Anhalt · Can be self-guided or arranged with a local guide
Kloster Zscheiplitz Vineyard Walk and Wine Tasting
A walk through the vineyard terraces surrounding the former Benedictine convent of Kloster Zscheiplitz above Freyburg, with a wine tasting drawing on the surrounding Saale-Unstrut slopes.
Includes: Walk through terraced vineyards surrounding a former Benedictine convent · Views over the Unstrut valley toward Freyburg's Neuenburg castle · Wine tasting drawing on grapes from the immediate Zscheiplitz area · A quieter, more scenic alternative to Freyburg's larger commercial wine tourism sites · Combines historic architecture with working vineyard landscape
Harzer Käse Tasting Walk, Wernigerode
A self-guided tasting route through Wernigerode's old town sampling Harzer Käse, the region's distinctive low-fat sour-milk cheese, at market stalls and specialty food shops.
Includes: Introduction to Harzer Käse, a distinctive regional sour-milk cheese · Route through Wernigerode's walkable, half-timbered old town · Traditional 'mit Musik' preparation with onion and vinegar-oil dressing · Easily combined with general Wernigerode old-town sightseeing · No advance booking required for the self-guided version
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.