Let’s explore Wittenberg: Elbe sunset walk, old town + coffee & cake ☕

Wittenberg is where Martin Luther sparked the Protestant Reformation in 1517, and it also happens to be one of the most charming towns along the Elbe, just 1.5 hours from Berlin by train. We’ll explore its UNESCO-listed old town: the Castle Church with the famous Theses Door, Luther’s house, painter Lucas Cranach’s courtyards and a beautiful market square. Then we’ll go for a short nature hike along the Elbe to watch the sun go down over the town’s skyline from the Elbe Bridge. In mid-November, with the last autumn colours and the early golden light, it’s the perfect time to see it!

The plan:

• 10:30 — Meet on the departure platform at Berlin Hbf, Platform 2 (sections A–D). We take the RE3 (3305) direct to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf, departing Berlin Hbf at 10:41. The route is covered by the Deutschlandticket.
• 12:07 — Arrival at Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
• 12:10–13:30 — We walk around the old town: the market square, Luther’s house, the Town Church and the Castle Church
• 13:30–15:00 — Free time to explore the city, visit one of the museums or get some food
• 15:00 — We meet in front of the Castle Church (Schlosskirche) and walk along the Elbe meadows to the Elbe Bridge
• ~16:15 — Sunset over Wittenberg from the Elbe Bridge 🌅
• 16:30–17:30 — We walk back to the city centre for a well-earned coffee & cake or a drink together ☕, then walk back to the station
• 17:51 — We come back with the RE3 (3316) from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf, arriving at Berlin Hbf at 19:17 (or you can choose what works best for you)

What to bring: comfortable walking shoes, warm layers and a wind/rain jacket (it gets cold quickly after sunset), and cash: the 8€ meetup fee plus some extra for food, the café and any museum tickets. Bring water and your own snacks/food if you like.

Organizing fee: 8€ cash, collected at the start.

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Come for a day full of history, river views and golden light, and let’s explore Luther’s town together!