PRODUCTION - 28 March 2024, Saxony-Anhalt, Blankenburg: The "Blue Lake" near Hüttenrode in the Harz district. The residual limestone mining hole fills up with melt and spring water in spring. According to the town of Blankenburg, the calcium-saturated water results in an intense blue coloration. The lake is a popular excursion destination. The Easter weekend will be unusually warm in Saxony-Anhalt on Saturday with temperatures of up to 24 degrees. There will be plenty of sunshine and only the first clouds in the afternoon, according to the German Weather Service on Friday. No rain is expected. The highs will be a warm 22 to 24 degrees, in the Harz Mountains 16 to 21 degrees. At night it will cool down to 9 to 6 degrees, but it should remain dry. Photo: Simon Kremer/dpa