Dessau

Dessau, now Dessau-Roßlau, has a population presence of approx. 90.000 and is the third largest city in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Germany. Dessau is historically the capital of the principality (later dukedom) of Anhalt(-Dessau). In the 20th century it became famous for the "Bauhaus" & "Junkers". Buildings and parks in and around Dessau ("Garden kingdom of Dessau-Wörtlitz"), built in the second half of the 18th century during the time of enlightenment by prince Franz, became listed as world cultural legacy as well as the Bauhaus buildings.

Dessau is located on the river Mulde which discharges into the Elbe just north of the city. The meadows of Mulde and Elbe are protected biosphere reservation.

How to travel to Dessau

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Dessau

Nearest Airports are Leipzig (IATA Flight Code: LEJ) and Berlin (IATA Flight Code: TXL,IATA Flight Code: SXF). Allow 90 minutes transfer from LEJ (S-Bahn to Leipzig or Halle main station, and than on to Dessau by regional train), 2,5 to 3 hours from the other airports using public transport.

By car

The easiest way to get to Dessau is by car, using the motorway A9. It has three exits depending on where are you coming from. If you arriving from north use the exit "Dessau Ost" (faster) or "Vockerode" on a more scenic route. From the south the exit is "Dessau Süd".

Travel by train to Dessau

There is also a possibility to arrive by train. Regional trains connect to Wittenberg (30 minutes), Leipzig (60 minutes), Halle (50 minutes), Köthen (20 minutes) and Magdeburg (60 minutes) on an hourly and Berlin (100 minutes) on a 2-hourly basis. Exit at Dessau Hbf. (Dessau main station). There are some more suburb stations, which are usually not relevant for visitors.

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Get Around

Most sites in or near the downtown, including Bauhaus building, Master houses, Georgium park, can be visited by foot.

However, if you want to visit some more parks and palaces in the suburbs or vicinity of Dessau, walking is not an alternative. Flat topography and a dense and reasonably maintained network of bicycle paths make touring by bicycle the recommended way of getting around. You can take bikes on regional trains within Saxony-Anhalt for free, from outside Saxony-Anhalt for a couple of Euro. There is a bicycle hire in front of Dessau main station in the Mobilitätszentrale (mobility centre), prices are 6 to 7 Euro per day.

Getting around by vehicle is generally easy. There is not too much traffic. Finding a parking space is usually no problem, parking fees may apply in the downtown. Some fine landscape in the Mulde or Elbe meadows are not accessible by vehicle though.

There is public transport, too. Two tramway lines start from the main station and connect with the south (Line 1) and the west (Line 3) of the city. Several bus lines serve all parts of the city. However and they have poor frequency esp at weekends and do not serve places of tourist interest easily. In many cases you will reach your destination by walking even before some bus even came by, by cycling anyway. Tickets for a single journey are 1,50 Euro at the Mobilitätszentrale or vending machines (also in the trams), 2 Euro at the bus driver.

What to see in Dessau

Main attractions of the city are:

Dessau Bauhaus neu - Bauhaus building

• Bauhaus building The "Bauhaus building" (1926 by Walter Gropius) is a trendsetting building for modern architecture and thus listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is 5 minutes walk from the main station (use west exit, not the main exit). It houses a postgradual college ("Bauhauskolleg") and exhibition rooms. It is feasible to walk about parts of the building freely. There are guided tours (in German) daily at 11:00 and 14:00, additional tours on weekends (€4). Ticket counter is on the first floor. €8.50 for adult.

• Master Houses - Meisterhäuser | The Master Houses (1926 by Walter Gropius), dwelling houses for the Bauhaus techers ("masters"), are an ensemble of originally one single and three double houses. They are named after their first users (Gropius, Moholy-Nagy/Feininger, Muche/Schlemmer, Klee/Kandinsky). The houses Gropius and Moholy-Nagy were distroyed during WWII and the Gropius villa was replaced by a detached house of the 1950s. Guided Tours in Dessau by ehalal.io (email for prices) (in German) start from the Bauhaus building (tickets on the first floor) Tue-Sun 12:30 and 15:30. The price of €9 includes entrance fees.

• Georgium The Georgium park, part of the world cultural legacy, is a landscape park with baroque and English elements of late 18th century, which stretches almost from the station north up to the Elbe river. There is unlimited access to the park (beware of boars in the nighttime though). Georgium palace houses a painting gallery (Tue-Sun: 10:00-17:00, €3).

• Luisium The Luisium is an English landscape park, which continues into the meadows of Mulde and Elbe. Small palace (rather a villa). Admission to the park is free (beware of boars.), to the palace: May to Sept: Tue-Sun: 10:00-17:00, admission €4,5; with a guided tour only.

• Technikmuseum - Hugo Junkers Museum | The exhibition allows to discover the amazing engineering work of the aircraft pioneer Hugo Junkers. It is feasible to see some real airplanes like a legendary JU52 and get more information on the different working areas of Hugo Junkers.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Dessau

• Wörlitz Gardens make a tour to the largest english landscaped park on the continent. Created in the 1770s, it shows finest garden architecture, animated by parks in England like Kew, Stourhead, Stowe. Vistas within the park and to surrounding landscape. The access to the park is free, some passerger ferries which shortcut lakes 0,60 -1 Euro. Wörlitz Palace, Gothic House, Stein (with artificial volcano) have exhibitions, admission 3 to 5 Euro. 17 kilometers to the east of Dessau, a good hour of cycling, or take the Wörlitzer Eisenbahn from the Dessau main station (approx 8 Euro return).

• Cycle along the Elbe or Mulde rivers and explore hidden beaches. The Elbe was named by the Romans albis fluvius (white river) for its bright sandy beaches.

• Oranienbaum baroque ensemble of palace, park and town. Built for a Dutch princess who married to Dessau, some roots of the Dutch Royal Family are here.

• Ferropolis the city of iron, 20 kilometers east of Dessau. A unique ensemble of five of open cast mining giants placed around an open air arena seating 20.000. Staging festivals, like the annually Melt festival in July, and concerts. Metallica liked the setting, so check out the programme.

Shopping in Dessau

In the downtown there is the standard shopping choice. Two shopping malls in the downtown, Rathaus (between Kavalierstraße and Zerbster Straße) and Dessau-Center on Franzstraße/Askanische Straße offer the same indoor.

Worth having a look at are:

• Bookshop in the Bauhaus offer a variety of books on arts and architecture, also in English.

• Galerie Bauart offer design articles and Bauhaus-style furniture.

Halal Restaurants

There are several Turkish Halal restaurants in the downtown and on Zerbster Straße. There is a food court inside the centrally located shopping mall Rathaus center.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Dessau

Dessau - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Dessau, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Dessau. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Dessau and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Dessau. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Dessau. Key components include:

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Dessau, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Dessau and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Dessau, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Dessau, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Dessau without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Dessau is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Dessau.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Dessau is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are plenty of hotels and private Bed & Breakfast in and around Dessau.

• Bauhaus Gropiusallee 38. Ever stayed in a world cultural site? You can at the Bauhaus dormitory. Single Bed & Breakfast 35-50 Euro, double 55-60 Euro. Simple standard, shared bathrooms.

• NH Dessau 4 star business hotel, Prices start from 80 Euro single Bed & Breakfast, 100 Euro double Bed & Breakfast.

• Radisson Blu Fürst Leopold Friedensplatz 1 (near station and downtown), 4 star business hotel, Prices start from 120 Euro single, 150 Euro double (room only).

More Muslim Friendly Destinations from Dessau

• Wittenberg with the Luther sites, 40 kilometers east
• Leipzig, 60 kilometers south
• Halle, 60 kilometers south west
• Berlin is less than two hours away

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