Nebra

Nebra is a small town in the Burgenlandkreis district of Saxony-Anhalt, located along the lower Unstrut River between wooded hills and red sandstone cliffs. The streets lead to a medieval town center with half-timbered houses and a church, while the riverbank offers quiet walking paths.

A document from the year 876 mentions the settlement for the first time under the name "Nubra," when it was still a Slavic village. During the 12th century it received town privileges and grew into a regional trading center along the river.

The name comes from a Slavic word meaning "new clearing" or "new farmer," pointing back to settlers who worked the land here. Today you can walk through vineyards and along the river, where wine growing has shaped local life for centuries.

A visit works well in spring or autumn, when the vineyards show green or golden colors and hiking trails are easy to walk. Most places of interest lie within about half a mile (around 1 kilometer) of the town center and can be explored on foot.

Four small female figurines from the Old Stone Age were found in a nearby cave in 1962 and are now displayed in the State Museum in Halle. These Magdalenian figures, around 14,000 years old, rank among the earliest artworks discovered in the region.

Location: Unstruttal

Location: Burgenlandkreis

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Shares border with: Querfurt, Kaiserpfalz

Website: https://stadt-nebra.de

GPS coordinates: 51.28667,11.57738

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:09