Tours in Halle (Saale): Germany is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. According to the UN World Tourist Organization, Germany receives around 35 million tourists annually. In addition to its spectacular scenery and diverse cities, Germany provides its guests with a variety of tourist services, starting with a sophisticated public transport network, which includes fast trains, underground trains, mass transit buses and taxis. It also has the infrastructure to support tourists with hotels, guest houses, restaurants, cafes, theaters and parks.
Why Halle (Saale)?
Halle is a city located in the southern region of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. Halle is an economic and educational center in eastern Germany. The University of Halle-Wittenberg is one of the oldest universities in Germany and the largest university in Saxony-Anhalt. Halle city has an elegant city center, many green areas, and many narrow streets where the historical architecture has been preserved. There are many beautiful places along the Saale River which runs through the city.
Halle is one of the German cities that welcomed large numbers of refugees. This makes the city extremely culturally diverse. The diversity of the student body at the University of Halle also contributes to the richness of Halle’s culture because the University of Halle is an educational destination for foreign students.
What to see in Halle?
The city of Halle is filed with fascinating places. The Old City contains buildings that date back to the medieval era. The Red Tower is located in an area called “Markt Platz”. The Church of Marienkirche is among the oldest buildings in the city. In this ancient church, the famous composer George Frideric Handel was baptized and received his first organ lessons. The city also contains a palace that has been converted into a museum, a cathedral and a university.
The Market Square is a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the vibrancy of the city. You can roam through the beautiful historical buildings, popular restaurants and cultural centers around the square.
The Beatles Museum is located within a historical building from the eighteenth century. The Beatles are a British rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960 that became one of the most successful musical ensemble in the world.
The Halloren Chocolate Factory, founded in 1804, is the first chocolate factory in Germany. You will be impressed by the history of chocolate production and the incredible ways they produce this delicious chocolate. The entrance fee includes samples of their delicious chocolate offerings. You will also find a gift shop filled with delicious treats at affordable prices.
The Halle Zoo contains over 1,700 animals who live in special enclosures integrated into the mountainside. When inside the zoo, you have a beautiful view of the city. The zoo located in the middle of the city and has many restaurants, bars and entertainment venues for children.