A really nice city in Thuringia- Germany, with lovely streets and buildings and a wonderful castle.
I visited it last summer, in 2022, on a short trip and I can say I would love to go back there one day.
The city center is colorful and full of life, with nice shops and cozy restaurants serving good food.
I ate a very tasty kind of baked potato with a sort of white sauce and…some green stuff. I really don’t remember the name, Kartoffel something…but it really was tasty. The Kartoffel something was followed of course by a desert and my choice was every time a delicious chocolate cake.
The place had a touristic, happy vibe and it looked great both during the day but especially at night when the lights made it look magical and romantic.

The Altenburg medieval castle is located on a hill above the city center.
You can take the opportunity and dance a bit on your way up the hill:

The castle used to be the residence of a ducal family. The beautiful architecture of the castle, the view from the tower, the little pond with colorful fish definitely make it worth paying a visit and taking a few pictures.

If you get tired of walking, visiting and climbing the tower steps, the surrounding walls are especially designed to allow you to rest and stretch.

I spent the night at the Hotel-Pension Treppengasse which was a great choice. The room was cozy, comfortable and had a really nice view of the city.

The hotel has a lovely terrace where you can have a drink while enjoying the view and the sun rays…or the shadow, whichever you may prefer.

Nature is also very present in Altenburg. I loved the big, beautiful trees in the parks and I enjoyed spending a few peaceful moments in front of the lake.
And in the end, here are the main attractions in Altenburg. I haven’t had the time to visit all of them but hopefully next time….
