Located in the German state of Thuringia, Altenburg hosts textile and metal production areas. In some parts Altenburg, built on a plain and fertile land, agricultural areas are concentrated. Altenburg has a hot and temperate climate. The precipitation rate is significant. Sometimes, even when the weather is very hot, rainfall can suddenly start. The average annual temperature in the city is 10.1 degrees Celsius, while the mean annual precipitation is 798 mm.
The city has influenced many people for many years with its important historical and cultural structures. Located in the city center The Lindenau Museum, the Altenburg Botanical Garden, the Residenzschloss Altenburg, the Papiermuseum Fockendorf, the Flugwelt Altenburg Nobitz, and the Labyrinthehaus Altenburg are among the historical sites preserved for a long time. By visiting these areas you can get historical information and explore the little known facts about the city of Altenburg. The city of Altenburg combines different kinds of meals, both local and modern. Home-made foods are widely available in the city life where the intense influences of Argentine, Japanese, Chinese and German cuisine are felt. In the city of Altenburg, where you can witness a different kind of entertainment after it gets dark, you can enjoy your night in the nightclubs or in various venues where you can enjoy live music until the first hours of the morning. Altenburg Nobitz Airport is one of the most important transportation hubs of the city.
