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Cycling and Active Tourism Program Manager (m/f/d)
Job Opening: Parental Leave Replacement
The Tourism Association WelterbeRegion Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg e.V. is a regional tourism association that designs and implements tourism marketing for the districts of Anhalt-Bitterfeld and Wittenberg, as well as for the cities of Dessau-Roßlau and Bernburg (Saale).
The primary focus of the position advertised here is marketing the tourist attractions of our region, specifically in the area of cycling and active tourism.
The position is a fixed-term contract from July 1, 2026, to August 15, 2027. This is a full-time position. Working hours are generally Monday through Friday; flexible hours are possible.
View the full job posting (german).
Elbe Cycling Day 2026
May 3 at the Auenhaus Information Center in Oranienbaum
On May 3, 2026, Elbe Cycling Day invites you to enjoy an active spring day along the Elbe Cycle Route. The destination is the Auenhaus, where a cycling festival awaits you starting at 12:00 PM.
Look forward to guided tours of the exhibition (1:30 p.m. & 3:15 p.m.), the beaver enclosure, regional information booths, hands-on activities for families, and culinary offerings from the Ringhotel Zum Stein. Picnicking is also possible.
All information is available on the Elbe Cycling Day 2026 page
Saxony-Anhalt Day 2026 in Bernburg (Saale)
From June 5 to 7, 2026, Bernburg (Saale) will become the gathering place for an entire federal state.
For Saxony-Anhalt Day 2026 in Bernburg (Saale), the city will transform into a grand festival stage filled with music, history, encounters, and inspiration, under the motto “Where Saxony-Anhalt Meets.”
The World Heritage Region will of course be there with its own booth in the Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg regional village. We look forward to seeing you!
The World Heritage Region in videos
We are delighted to present the official YouTube channel of the Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg World Heritage Region.
From now on, we will also be taking you on a journey through our region in moving images, showing you special places, exciting stories, and inspiring insights into culture, nature, and history.
Subscribe to the channel and discover the Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg World Heritage Region from new perspectives.
New: Travel magazine ‘Holidays in the World Heritage Region’
New: Travel magazine ‘Holidays in the World Heritage Region’ Discover cultural delights, nature experiences and family adventures in one of Germany's most fascinating regions.
In our new travel magazine you will find:
- Presentation of all towns and cities in the World Heritage Region with their special highlights
- Excursion tips for families, cultural travellers and nature lovers
- Exciting articles for day visitors and holidaymakers
- Practical service information for your planning
Perfect for planning your next short break or family holiday in the Anhalt-Dessau-Wittenberg World Heritage Region!
Looking for an experience gift?
The World Heritage Card offers more than 130 experiences free of charge or at a reduced price in the World Heritage Region!
And with the World Heritage Card at the off-season rate, you can save even more from November 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
New: Travel Destination & World Heritage Compass
There are two new recommendation tools on our website that you can use to plan your holiday or day trip.
With the Travel Destination Compass, you can plan your family holiday in the World Heritage Region and discover great places that suit your taste.
With the World Heritage Compass, you can discover cultural highlights in the World Heritage Region, such as the World Heritage Sites in Dessau, Wörlitz and Wittenberg.
Have fun planning your holiday or short break.
100 years of Bauhaus in Dessau – Bauhaus anniversary 2025/2026
In 1925/1926, the Bauhaus found its architectural home in Dessau – a place where art, craftsmanship and technology merged into a revolutionary unity.
A hundred years later, Dessau is celebrating the anniversary of a movement that went far beyond architecture and continues to set standards worldwide to this day. Naturally, the Bauhaus buildings have had a major impact on the city of Dessau.
In the anniversary year 2025, the city of Dessau invites you to rediscover the visions of the Bauhaus. On this page you will find event tips and offers.
