# Study in Anhalt-Bitterfeld district, Saxony-Anhalt

> Anhalt-Bitterfeld is a rural district (Landkreis) in Saxony-Anhalt with 153,035 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). There is no university in Anhalt-Bitterfeld district itself; the nearest is Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Dessau-Roßlau, about 8 km away. Summers average 18.8 °C and winters 1.9 °C, with about 549 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Anhalt-Bitterfeld combines historic towns, industrial heritage and lakes, with student housing in Köthen and rail links to Dessau and Halle.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 153,035 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 1,461.45 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 0 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, Dessau-Roßlau (8 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €286–300 per month — Monthly rent for a furnished room in a two-person shared flat at Wohnheim 3, Bernburger Straße 53, Köthen, including utilities and electricity; listed on the undated operator page, checked November 2026. This is a residence example, not a district-wide average. | [source](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-3-bernburger-str-53/) |
| Mean temperature | 10.1 °C (summer 18.8 °C, winter 1.9 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 549 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,715 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Anhalt-Bitterfeld district

Anhalt-Bitterfeld is a district in Saxony-Anhalt centred on Köthen, Bitterfeld-Wolfen and Zerbst. Its varied geography makes the town you choose more important than the district address when planning everyday life ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Anhalt-Bitterfeld)).

Köthen is associated with Bach and its former princely court; Bitterfeld-Wolfen combines chemical industry and film-making heritage with recreation around the Goitzsche lakes. These give the district quite different settings for a weekend: castle museums, industrial history or time by the water ([Schloss Köthen](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/schloss-koethen), [Bitterfeld-Wolfen tourism](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/bitterfeld-wolfen), [WeylChem](https://www.weylchem-organica.com/karriere/)).

- **Köthen (Anhalt)**: The district seat, with a former princely palace housing museums and a Bach exhibition ([district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Anhalt-Bitterfeld), [Schloss Köthen](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/schloss-koethen)).
- **Bitterfeld-Wolfen**: An industrial centre with chemical employers, the Industrie- und Filmmuseum Wolfen and access to the Goitzsche waterfront ([regional tourism](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/bitterfeld-wolfen), [WeylChem](https://www.weylchem-organica.com/karriere/)).
- **Zerbst/Anhalt**: A historic town associated with Catherine the Great, with surviving city walls and the partly preserved palace ([regional tourism](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/zerbstanhalt)).

## Nearest universities

Check your programme's teaching campus before choosing accommodation: Anhalt University's official housing guidance describes its Köthen campus and local student residences ([university housing guidance](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/leben/koethen/wohnen.html)). For study in nearby Dessau-Roßlau or Halle, a home near a railway station is worth prioritising: Köthen has direct regional trains to both cities, and Bitterfeld also has direct connections ([Köthen timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3382.pdf), [Bitterfeld timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_680.pdf)). This is worth considering if you prefer a smaller-town setting, but compare the complete journey to your department before signing a lease.

- **Anhalt University of Applied Sciences** (Dessau-Roßlau) — 8 km away, 63 courses
- **Hochschule Anhalt** (Dessau-Roßlau) — 10 km away, 29 courses
- **Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle** (Halle) — 36 km away, 31 courses
- **Evangelische Hochschule für Kirchenmusik** (Halle) — 36 km away, 5 courses
- **Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg** (Halle) — 36 km away, 220 courses

## Housing

Köthen offers student residences and private housing routes, but inexpensive accommodation does not mean guaranteed availability. Anhalt University warns that residence places are limited and applications may involve waiting lists ([international housing guidance](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/alles-zum-aufenthalt/wohnen.html)). No reliable district-wide vacancy measure was established, so the market should not be described as uniformly relaxed.

**How to find a place**

- Apply for Studentenwerk Halle accommodation early and keep a private-housing alternative: the university explicitly says an application does not guarantee a room ([housing guidance](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/alles-zum-aufenthalt/wohnen.html)).
- Use Anhalt University's Köthen housing page to reach Wohnungsgesellschaft Köthen and Köthener Wohnstätten, both listed as options for flats and shared housing ([local housing contacts](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/leben/koethen/wohnen.html)).
- Look for private shared rooms through WG-Gesucht, which the university includes among its Köthen accommodation resources ([university accommodation directory](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/leben/koethen/wohnen.html)).
- Ask whether a private flat includes furniture and a kitchen, and check its minimum rental period. The university notes that private rentals are commonly unfurnished and may have minimum terms ([international housing guidance](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/alles-zum-aufenthalt/wohnen.html)).

**Student residences**

- [Wohnheim 1 Philipp-Semmelweis-Straße, Köthen](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-1-philipp-semmelweis-strasse) (Studentenwerk Halle): Furnished single rooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms, close to the Ratke building ([operator](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-1-philipp-semmelweis-strasse)).
- [Wohnheim 2 Bernburger Straße 54, Köthen](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-2-bernburger-str-54) (Studentenwerk Halle): Furnished rooms in two- and five-person shared flats ([operator](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-2-bernburger-str-54)).
- [Wohnheim 3 Bernburger Straße 53, Köthen](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-3-bernburger-str-53/) (Studentenwerk Halle): Furnished rooms in two-person shared flats beside the university's Bernburger Straße buildings ([operator](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-3-bernburger-str-53/)).
- [Wohnheim 4 Bernburger Straße 52b, Köthen](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-4-bernburger-str-52b) (Studentenwerk Halle): Single apartments and two-person shared flats ([operator](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-4-bernburger-str-52b)).
- [Wohnheim 6 Hubertus 1–6, Köthen](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-6-hubertus-1-6) (Studentenwerk Halle): Furnished single rooms in three-person shared flats; the operator also lists the VT student club in the building ([operator](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-6-hubertus-1-6)).

## Cost of living

A concrete housing benchmark is €286–300 monthly including utilities and electricity at Köthen's Wohnheim 3, as listed in November 2026 ([Studentenwerk Halle](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-3-bernburger-str-53/)). The standard Deutschlandticket costs €63 monthly during 2026; DB announces €66.80 from January 2027 ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)). Check whether your university already provides a semester transport ticket before buying a separate subscription. Compare actual warm rents and commuting costs rather than assuming every district address is cheaper than a larger city; a like-for-like local cost comparison was not verified.

## Jobs & employers

Chemical and pharmaceutical production provides a useful starting point for career research: Bayer manufactures Aspirin in Bitterfeld, while WeylChem ORGANICA undertakes custom chemical synthesis in Wolfen ([Bayer](https://www.bayer.com/de-de/deutschland/standorte/bitterfeld-startseite/bitterfeld-standort), [WeylChem](https://www.weylchem-organica.com/karriere/)). Evonik's Bitterfeld site also has an apprenticeship recruitment page ([Evonik](https://ausbildung.evonik.de/standort-bitterfeld)). These are employers to investigate for relevant experience, not promises of student vacancies. For work alongside classes, local hospitality pages provide clearer evidence of casual and service roles ([Wundermild](https://wundermild-bitterfeld.de/jobs/), [Seensucht](https://www.seensucht-restaurant.de/jobs_karriere.html)).

- Barista or bartender minijobs: Wundermild's Bitterfeld careers page explicitly lists this arrangement ([Wundermild](https://wundermild-bitterfeld.de/jobs/)).
- Restaurant and breakfast service: Seensucht on the Bitterfeld waterfront lists waiter and breakfast-waiter roles; ask about hours compatible with study ([Seensucht](https://www.seensucht-restaurant.de/jobs_karriere.html)).
- Dishwashing and kitchen support: Seensucht lists dishwashing work; confirm contract type and shifts directly ([Seensucht](https://www.seensucht-restaurant.de/jobs_karriere.html)).

- **Bayer Bitterfeld GmbH** (Pharmaceutical manufacturing): The Bitterfeld supply centre manufactures Aspirin ([Bayer site information](https://www.bayer.com/de-de/deutschland/standorte/bitterfeld-startseite/bitterfeld-standort)).
- **WeylChem ORGANICA** (Speciality chemicals): Based in the Bitterfeld-Wolfen chemical park, producing chemicals through custom synthesis; its careers page includes employment and training routes ([WeylChem](https://www.weylchem-organica.com/karriere/)).
- **Evonik** (Chemical manufacturing): Operates a chlorosilane plant in Bitterfeld and maintains a local apprenticeship recruitment page ([Evonik](https://ausbildung.evonik.de/standort-bitterfeld)).

## Getting around

Köthen–Dessau Hbf takes about 20 minutes on RB50 in DB's regular timetable ([Köthen departures](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3382.pdf)). From Bitterfeld, allow roughly 15–25 minutes to Dessau Hbf, 22–25 minutes to Halle Hbf on typical S8 services, or about 22 minutes to Leipzig Hbf on RE13; these are station-to-station examples, excluding onward travel and disruption ([Bitterfeld departures](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_680.pdf)). For local buses and complete journeys, the district directs passengers to INSA and mein-bus.net; check evening and weekend connections before choosing a village address ([district transport information](https://www.anhalt-bitterfeld.de/de/OEPNV/aufgabentraeger.html)). The Deutschlandticket covers ordinary local buses and regional trains, but generally excludes ICE and IC services ([DB ticket rules](https://www.bahn.de/faq/gk/angebot/zeitkarten/deutschland-ticket)).

- Station: Bitterfeld — regional, S-Bahn and ICE services ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_680.pdf)).
- Station: Köthen — regional services and Intercity connections ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3382.pdf)).
- Station: Zerbst/Anhalt — on the Magdeburg–Dessau rail corridor ([regional tourism travel information](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/zerbstanhalt)).
- Nearest airport: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) — A practical airport option via Halle or Leipzig. S5 and S5X connect those cities with the airport; the operator gives about 10 minutes from Halle Hbf and 12 minutes from Leipzig Hbf, plus your journey to the interchange ([airport rail access](https://www.s-bahn-mitteldeutschland.de/service/anreise-flughafen)).

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 1.9 °C, 38 mm rain a month, 1.9 h sun a day
- Spring: 9.8 °C, 41 mm rain a month, 5.8 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.8 °C, 61 mm rain a month, 7.3 h sun a day
- Autumn: 10 °C, 44 mm rain a month, 3.7 h sun a day

Expect cold, frequently frosty winters and considerably longer, warmer days in summer. Pack layers and waterproof clothing for year-round commuting, and lights if you plan to cycle after classes. Summer is the natural time for the Goitzsche's beaches, waterfront paths and boat activities; palace museums offer alternatives for colder days ([Bitterfeld-Wolfen tourism](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/bitterfeld-wolfen), [Schloss Köthen](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/schloss-koethen)).

## Culture & language

The district's cultural identities differ by town: Köthen's palace museums connect it with Bach, while Wolfen's film museum recalls AGFA and ORWO production ([Schloss Köthen](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/schloss-koethen), [Bitterfeld-Wolfen tourism](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/bitterfeld-wolfen)). Köthen's Bachfesttage take place every two years, rather than annually ([festival organiser](https://www.bachfesttage.de/)).

For meeting people, start with student clubs and town events: Studentenwerk Halle lists the VT club and Mensakeller in Köthen, while Zerbst's annual Heimat- und Schützenfest combines fairground attractions, music and local traditions ([student clubs](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-6-hubertus-1-6), [Zerbst festival](https://www.stadt-zerbst.de/de/veranstaltungskalender/event/40046,1024/zerbster-heimatfest--und-schuetzenfest-31-07-2026.html)). Treat this as a starting point for a smaller-town social life; a comprehensive late-night venue survey was not available.

Do not plan an English-only housing or job search. Anhalt University advises students to obtain help understanding rental contracts that are only in German, and Bitterfeld café Wundermild explicitly requires very good German for its customer-facing minijob ([housing guidance](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/alles-zum-aufenthalt/wohnen.html), [Wundermild careers](https://wundermild-bitterfeld.de/jobs/)). As a practical learning target, aim for conversational German and work towards B1–B2; this is advice, not a universal admission or employment requirement.

## Local food

- **Köthener Schusterpfanne**: An Anhalt speciality of roast pork baked with potatoes and pears ([regional cuisine reference](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachsen-Anhaltische_K%C3%BCche)).
- **Zerbster Bollenwurst**: A local sausage speciality identified among Zerbst's traditional products by Fleischerei Zaake ([local butcher](https://www.fleischerei-zaake.de/Region-Qualitaet-Zerbster-Spezialitaeten/)).
- **Zerbster Brägenwurst**: Another traditional sausage associated with Zerbst and still included in a local butcher's regional range ([Fleischerei Zaake](https://www.fleischerei-zaake.de/Region-Qualitaet-Zerbster-Spezialitaeten/)).

## Events

- **Zerbster Heimat- und Schützenfest** (Late July to August; the 2026 edition ran from 31 July to 10 August.): An annual festival in the palace gardens with fairground rides, music, shooting traditions and equestrian events ([City of Zerbst](https://www.stadt-zerbst.de/de/veranstaltungskalender/event/40046,1024/zerbster-heimatfest--und-schuetzenfest-31-07-2026.html)).
- **Köthener Kuhfest** (September; the latest published edition was scheduled for 11–13 September.): Köthen's recurring town festival takes place on the palace grounds, with entertainment and free entry advertised for the latest edition ([Köthen Kultur und Marketing](https://www.schlosskoethen.de/veranstaltungen/event/Party%20und%20Unterhaltung%20an%20drei%20Tagen)).
- **Bach birthday concert, Köthen** (21 March annually.): The Bachfesttage organiser lists an annual birthday concert, offering a musical date between editions of the larger biennial festival ([organiser](https://www.bachfesttage.de/)).

## Places to see

- **Großer Goitzschesee and Pegelturm** (Lake): The lakeside viewing tower stands on a floating platform reached by a pontoon bridge, making it an unusual landmark for a waterfront outing ([Goitzsche Tourismus](https://goitzsche-tourismus.de/sehenswertes-an-der-goitzsche/)).
- **Schloss Köthen** (Castle): Visit the former princely residence for its Bach exhibition, historical collections and Naumann ornithology museum ([regional tourism](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/schloss-koethen)).
- **Industrie- und Filmmuseum Wolfen** (Museum): A museum on the former film-factory site exploring Wolfen's AGFA and ORWO manufacturing history ([regional tourism](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/bitterfeld-wolfen)).
- **Schloss Zerbst and the historic town walls** (History): Explore the partly preserved palace and surviving medieval fortifications; the secured palace east wing hosts exhibitions and events during the summer half-year ([regional tourism](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/zerbstanhalt)).

## FAQ

### Is Anhalt-Bitterfeld a good place to live as a student?

It is worth considering if you want a smaller-town home and your campus journey works. Köthen has Studentenwerk accommodation, while Bitterfeld has direct rail connections to Dessau and Halle; compare the full commute before choosing a flat ([Studentenwerk Halle](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-1-philipp-semmelweis-strasse), [DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_680.pdf)).

### How do I get from Köthen to Dessau for university?

RB50 runs directly from Köthen to Dessau Hbf, with typical journeys of about 20 minutes in the regular timetable. Add the walk or local transport to your teaching building and check the day's service before travelling ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3382.pdf)).

### How much does student accommodation in Anhalt-Bitterfeld cost?

As one verified example, Studentenwerk Halle lists furnished rooms at Köthen's Wohnheim 3 for €286–300 monthly including utilities and electricity, checked November 2026. This is a specific residence price, not an average for private rentals or the whole district ([operator](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-3-bernburger-str-53/)).

### Can I commute from Bitterfeld to Halle with the Deutschlandticket?

Yes, ordinary S8 services are covered: the regular timetable shows many journeys taking around 22–25 minutes between Bitterfeld and Halle Hbf. ICE and IC services generally require a separate ticket ([DB timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_680.pdf), [Deutschlandticket rules](https://www.bahn.de/faq/gk/angebot/zeitkarten/deutschland-ticket)).

### What student jobs can I look for in Anhalt-Bitterfeld?

Local hospitality options include barista and bartender minijobs, restaurant service and dishwashing. Wundermild and Seensucht publish relevant roles in Bitterfeld; confirm vacancies, language requirements and suitable shifts directly ([Wundermild](https://wundermild-bitterfeld.de/jobs/), [Seensucht](https://www.seensucht-restaurant.de/jobs_karriere.html)).

### Can I manage everyday life in Anhalt-Bitterfeld with English?

Arrange German-language help for housing paperwork and do not assume customer-facing jobs are available in English. The university highlights German rental contracts, and at least one local hospitality employer explicitly requires very good German ([university guidance](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/alles-zum-aufenthalt/wohnen.html), [Wundermild](https://wundermild-bitterfeld.de/jobs/)).

## Sources

- [Anhalt-Bitterfeld district background](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landkreis_Anhalt-Bitterfeld)
- [Anhalt University: housing in Köthen](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/leben/koethen/wohnen.html)
- [Anhalt University: international housing guidance](https://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/alles-zum-aufenthalt/wohnen.html)
- [Studentenwerk Halle: Köthen Wohnheim 1](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-1-philipp-semmelweis-strasse)
- [Studentenwerk Halle: Köthen Wohnheim 2](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-2-bernburger-str-54)
- [Studentenwerk Halle: Köthen Wohnheim 3 and rent](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-3-bernburger-str-53/)
- [Studentenwerk Halle: Köthen Wohnheim 4](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-4-bernburger-str-52b)
- [Studentenwerk Halle: Köthen Wohnheim 6](https://studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/koethen/wh-6-hubertus-1-6)
- [Bayer: Bitterfeld supply centre](https://www.bayer.com/de-de/deutschland/standorte/bitterfeld-startseite/bitterfeld-standort)
- [WeylChem ORGANICA: location and careers](https://www.weylchem-organica.com/karriere/)
- [Evonik: Bitterfeld site and training](https://ausbildung.evonik.de/standort-bitterfeld)
- [Wundermild Bitterfeld: careers](https://wundermild-bitterfeld.de/jobs/)
- [Seensucht Bitterfeld: careers](https://www.seensucht-restaurant.de/jobs_karriere.html)
- [DB: Köthen regular departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_3382.pdf)
- [DB: Bitterfeld regular departure timetable](https://www.bahnhof.de/downloads/schedule/Regeltafel_680.pdf)
- [Anhalt-Bitterfeld: public transport information](https://www.anhalt-bitterfeld.de/de/OEPNV/aufgabentraeger.html)
- [DB: Deutschlandticket price](https://www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket)
- [DB: Deutschlandticket conditions](https://www.bahn.de/faq/gk/angebot/zeitkarten/deutschland-ticket)
- [S-Bahn Mitteldeutschland: airport connections](https://www.s-bahn-mitteldeutschland.de/service/anreise-flughafen)
- [Regional tourism: Schloss Köthen](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/schloss-koethen)
- [Regional tourism: Bitterfeld-Wolfen](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/bitterfeld-wolfen)
- [Regional tourism: Zerbst](https://www.anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de/staedte-sehenswuerdigkeiten-landschaften/zerbstanhalt)
- [Goitzsche Tourismus: landmarks](https://goitzsche-tourismus.de/sehenswertes-an-der-goitzsche/)
- [Regional cuisine reference](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sachsen-Anhaltische_K%C3%BCche)
- [Fleischerei Zaake: Zerbst specialities](https://www.fleischerei-zaake.de/Region-Qualitaet-Zerbster-Spezialitaeten/)
- [City of Zerbst: Heimat- und Schützenfest](https://www.stadt-zerbst.de/de/veranstaltungskalender/event/40046,1024/zerbster-heimatfest--und-schuetzenfest-31-07-2026.html)
- [Köthen Kultur und Marketing: Kuhfest](https://www.schlosskoethen.de/veranstaltungen/event/Party%20und%20Unterhaltung%20an%20drei%20Tagen)
- [Köthener Bachfesttage organiser](https://www.bachfesttage.de/)
- [Commons: Köthen Palace photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2008-03_K%C3%B6then_04.jpg)
- [Commons: Goitzsche photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:M%C3%BChlbeck,_Blick_zum_Pegelturm_Goitzsche.jpg)
- [Commons: Zerbst Palace photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schlosruine_Zerbst_20180812_001.jpg)

---

Published by [Where Is My Uni?](https://whereismyuni.com) — every German university on one map. Canonical page: https://whereismyuni.com/study-in/saxony-anhalt/anhalt-bitterfeld-district. Last updated November 2026. [How we research](https://whereismyuni.com/study-in/how-we-research).