Merseburg
Merseburg, on the river Saale in southern Saxony-Anhalt, is one of central Germany's oldest towns, with a history stretching back to at least the 9th century and a cathedral-and-palace ensemble at its core. The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, founded in 1015 and rebuilt across the 13th and 16th centuries, stands alongside a 15th-century episcopal palace and its garden. The town is also home to the German Museum of Chemistry and a university, and sits within easy reach of both Leipzig and Halle.
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- Population34,780
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
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Merseburg: quick answers
Where is Merseburg?
Merseburg is in Germany, about 14 km8.8 miles in a straight line from Halle (Saale).
How do you get to Merseburg?
The nearest airport is Schkeuditz (LEJ), about 33 min away by road. The nearest train station is Merseburg Hauptbahnhof, about 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Merseburg?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C34°F. The wettest month is July, with about 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Merseburg?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 26 restaurants, 10 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Merseburg?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Aschersleben, Naumburg and Sangerhausen.