Saxony-Anhalt with its regional capital of Magdeburg extends from the Altmark region (also known as the "cradle of Prussia"), via the Magdeburg Börde and the industrial areas around Halle and Bitterfeld as far as the vineyards in the Saale and Unstrut region, the most northerly wine growing area in Germany. The heartland of German history, this region is an ideal destination for city breaks and cultural trips, although it also has plenty to offer nature lovers and active holidaymakers.