In many places in the Cultural Heart of Germany, old crafts are still being nurtured. Visitors to the Ore Mountains will be able to observe a master craftsman carve a massive piece of wood into delicate and ornate figures.

Milestones have been set here also in other fields; inventions such as the teabag, the single lens reflex camera and Europe's first porcelain have their origins here.

Nevertheless, this isn't just a region with a glorious past. Today, there are modern conurbations with outstanding infrastructure, forward-looking high-tech industries and renowned universities and research centre's.

Cities with a modern atmosphere like Magdeburg, Jena and Leipzig are characterized by dynamic economic development, and visitors will also enjoy ambling on the elegant boulevards whilst enjoying the surroundings.