The Saga Lives On

Welcome to the City of the Nibelungs. Set out on a journey through history, meet kings and emperors, learn about the myths and legends related to the Nibelungs, discover a magnificent Cathedral, and follow the traces of Judaism and Martin Luther.
 

The Cathedral—The Jewel in the Crown of the City

The origins of St Peter’s Cathedral in Worms go back to 600AD. The late Romanesque cathedral building of the 12th century stands on the fundaments of Bishop Burchard’s cathedral … read more

Martin Luther—the Great Reformer
‘Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise. God help me. Amen.’ This is how Luther is said to have ended his speech to the Imperial Diet in Worms in 1521 … read more

The Nibelungen
An important era of Worms’ history began with the entry of Siegfried. Visit the new Nibelungen museum and discover more about the myth … read more

Jewish Worms
Experience the thousand-year-old history of the Jewish community in the Rashi house, the museum of the synagogue, and the Holy Sands, the oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe. … read more
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