I’m a fan of the Austrian artist and architect Hundertwasser. Whenever I find myself in Austria or Germany (where most of his work is) I make a diversion to visit one. In the case of the Green Citadel of Magdeburg I was on my way from Hamburg to Leipzig, and I saw I could go via Magdeburg.
The Citadel has a mix of apartments and office space, with cafes and shops on the street level. Yes, people get to live in this wonderful building. The Citadel stands out amidst the drab communist-era buildings that you pass on the walk from the train station.
Magdeburg Travel Resources
The Green Citadel of Magdeburg on hundertwasser.at.
Magdeburg photo gallery (includes more photos of the Green Citadel of Magdeburg).
My train pass was provided by Eurail.com, which is a great way to visit secondary cities in Europe.
Magdeburg hotels