The water staircase is probably the oldest staircase in Nordhausen and has existed since the 9th century. It has 75 steps and has been a popular photo opportunity in the city for decades.
Nordhausen is partly on a hill and there are some height differences in the village to master. The result are many beautiful stairs, that's why Nordhausen used to be called the City of Stairs. The best known is the water stairs. It is an important link between the old town and the lower town