Top Sights

Dessau-Roßlau is best known for the Bauhaus – a UNESCO World Heritage site and a world-renowned center of modern architecture. Also UNESCO-protected is the Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm, a unique cultural landscape featuring palaces, parks, and lakes. The Hugo Junkers Technology Museum is dedicated to the life of the aviation pioneer and displays impressive exhibits from aviation history. In the Roßlau district, locks, shipyards, and industrial sites recall the city’s maritime past. Culture enthusiasts appreciate the Anhalt Theatre, one of the largest theaters in Saxony-Anhalt. For relaxation, visitors can enjoy Lake Kühnau, the Elbe Cycle Route, and numerous floodplains and nature reserves along the Elbe and Mulde rivers.

Culture & Events

Dessau-Roßlau impresses with a rich cultural landscape surrounding the world-famous Bauhaus, the Masters’ Houses, and the Anhalt Theatre. Key events include the Bauhaus Festival, the Kurt Weill Festival, classical castle concerts, as well as a wide range of exhibitions and theater productions.

Culinary Delights

Visitors to Dessau-Roßlau can discover regional culinary specialties. Typical dishes from Saxony-Anhalt include Bötel mit Kraut (pork knuckle), Grüne Klöße (green dumplings), and Hackus and Knieste. The Kornhaus, a Bauhaus-style restaurant directly on the Elbe, combines architecture with fine dining in a unique atmosphere. Local products from the Garden Realm, such as honey, herbs, and fruit juices, complement the culinary offerings. Small breweries and traditional sausages round out the region’s gourmet scene.