Life in Germany: Magdeburg Chronicles 🇩🇪📖

Years ago, I chose to study in Germany—for education, for adventure, and for the experience. My university was in Magdeburg, a city many haven’t heard of (me included, at first!). Though it lacks the hustle of big cities, its quiet charm grew on me. 📍 About Magdeburg: Capital of Saxony-Anhalt, nestled along the Elbe River 🌊 A mix of history, quirkiness, and slow-living vibes 🏰 The "Green Citadel" (That’s Actually Pink!) 💖 Designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser – a rebel artist who hated straight lines! 📏🚫 A whimsical contrast to the city’s Gothic churches Inside: Shops, cafés, a kindergarten, and even a hotel ☕🏨 Sipping coffee here feels like living in a fairytale! 🧚 ⛪ Magdeburg Cathedral (St. Maurice & St. Catherine) So tall, my camera couldn’t fit it all! 📸 One of Germany’s oldest Gothic cathedrals 🚃 Trams – The Heartbeat of the City Super accessible: Drivers lower ramps for strollers/wheelchairs ♿👶 My go-to transport as a student! 🌷 Park Life (Just Steps from My Apartment!) Tulip season (April-May) = A rainbow of pink, yellow & white blooms 🌈 Student annual pass = Unlimited park adventures! 🎟️ That pedestrian bridge shot? Chef’s kiss. 📸 🌉 The Elusive "Water Bridge" (My White Whale) A 918m-long aqueduct linking two major canals 🚢 Open for walking, cycling, or boat tours – but I never reached the end! 😭 Twice, Google Maps led me to dirt roads → highways (not pedestrian-friendly!). Still dreaming of that perfect view… Why Magdeburg Stole My Heart: ❤️ Quirky architecture meets small-town calm ❤️ Parks, history, and hidden adventures ❤️ A city that rewards slow exploration #StudyAbroad #Magdeburg #GermanyDiaries #HiddenGermany #Hundertwasser #SlowTravel