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- Elevator
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- In nature reserve
Cities & villages
De Harz is een fascinerend middelgebergte waar een bezoek aan de historische steden en dorpen voelt als een reis terug in de tijd. De regio ademt een sprookjesachtige sfeer door de talloze goed bewaard gebleven middeleeuwse vakwerkhuizen, geplaveide straatjes en indrukwekkende kastelen. Steden als Goslar en Quedlinburg herinneren met hun rijke keizerlijke verleden en eeuwenoude mijnbouwtradities aan een roemrijke geschiedenis, die door Unesco erkend is. Elders in de regio zorgen schilderachtige plaatsen zoals Wernigerode voor betovering met kleurrijke gevels die zo uit een legende lijken te komen. Maar ook de kleinere plaatsen, veelal verborgen in groene valleien, zijn zeker een bezoek waard.
Altenau
- 22 min
- 1 hour, 35 min
- 4 hour, 28 min
Altenau is a small mountain town in the Harz Mountains and part of the municipality of Clausthal-Zellerfeld. The town is located in the middle of the Harz National Park and is surrounded by forests, streams and mountain landscape. Altenau is known for the nearby hiking trails and the 'Kristall Therme', a popular wellness destination with thermal baths and saunas. Altenau is a starting point for walks and cycle tours towards the Brocken and surrounding mountain peaks.
Bad Grund
- 36 min
- 2 hour, 42 min
Bad Grund is a spa town and former mining town in the western Harz Mountains. The place is located in a wooded area and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage area of the old Harz mining region. Bad Grund is known for its health and spa facilities, the Iberger Tropfsteinhöhle and the Heimat- und Bergbaumuseum, which focuses on the mining history of the region. Bad Grund is a peaceful destination for hikers, nature lovers and wellness visitors who appreciate the combination of nature, history and relaxation.
Bad Harzburg
- 22 min
- 1 hour, 38 min
Bad Harzburg is a well-known spa and tourist resort on the edge of the Harz Mountains. The town is located at the northern entrance to the Harz National Park and is a popular base for hikes and nature tours. Bad Harzburg is known for its thermal baths and wellness facilities, the historic Burgberg Seilbahn, the Krodoland and the Baumwipfelpfad in the area. Thanks to the combination of spa tradition, nature and recreation, Bad Harzburg is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the Harz.
Bad Lauterberg im Harz
- 29 min
- 1 hour, 28 min
Bad Lauterberg im Harz is a small spa town in the south of the Harz. The place is located in a green, hilly area and is known for its peaceful atmosphere, wellness facilities and natural surroundings. It is especially a popular destination for hiking, relaxation and spa tourism.
Bad Sachsa
- 28 min
- 1 hour, 17 min
- 4 hour, 31 min
Bad Sachsa is a small spa and holiday town in the south of the Harz, close to the border with Thuringia. The city is located in a wooded, hilly area and has a quiet, tourist atmosphere. Bad Sachsa is best known as a destination for nature and wellness holidays. You will find spa facilities, hotels and recreational facilities aimed at relaxation. The center is compact and friendly, with local shops, cafes and a relaxed village character.
Bad Suderode
- 47 min
- 2 hour, 28 min
Bad Suderode is a small spa town in the Harz Mountains, close to the historic town of Quedlinburg. The village is located in a quiet, wooded area and is known for its spring water and tradition as a refuge and health resort. Bad Suderode has a small-scale, relaxed character with wellness facilities and hiking opportunities in the surrounding nature. The place is popular with visitors who seek peace and quiet and want to explore the Harz region.
Ballenstedt
- 59 min
- 2 hour, 54 min
Ballenstedt is a historic town on the edge of the Harz Mountains. The town is located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. Ballenstedt is best known for its imposing castle, which towers high above the town and was once the residence of the Dukes of Anhalt. The city therefore has a strong historic character with old buildings and a compact, quiet city center. It is not a large tourist city, but rather a quiet destination with culture, history and nature close together.
Benneckenstein
- 15 min
- 48 min
- 2 hour, 38 min
Benneckenstein is a small mountain village in the Harz, located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It is located in a high-altitude, wooded area and is now part of the municipality of Oberharz am Brocken. The village has a quiet, rural atmosphere and is mainly focused on nature tourism. Benneckenstein has a typical Harz character with simple architecture, a small-scale center and a history linked to forestry and the border location in the former East Germany.
Blankenburg
- 39 min
- 1 hour, 44 min
Blankenburg is a historic town in the northern part of the Harz Mountains. The city is located on the edge of the mountains and therefore forms a transition between the flat foreland and the hilly Harz. Blankenburg is known for its impressive castles and palaces, especially the Baroque castle complex that towers above the city. These historic buildings give the city a clearly regal and cultural character.
Braunlage
- 2 min
- 4 min
- 12 min
Braunlage is a well-known mountain and winter sports resort in the heart of the Harz. The town is located in a high-altitude, wooded area and is one of the most important tourist centers of the region. Braunlage is known for skiing and other winter sports, especially on the Wurmberg, the highest mountain in northern Germany. In summer it is popular for hiking, mountain biking and nature activities. The center of Braunlage has a lively and compact atmosphere, with hotels, restaurants and shops that are strongly focused on tourism. Due to its location in the middle of the Harz, it is also a good base to explore nature reserves and other mountain villages in the area.
Clausthal-Zellerfeld
- 26 min
- 2 hour, 8 min
Clausthal-Zellerfeld is a town in the Upper Harz region, located in the state of Lower Saxony. The town is located high in the Harz Mountains and consists of 2 parts that have historically grown together: Clausthal and Zellerfeld. The city has a strong mining history and was an important center for the extraction of silver and other ores for centuries. This history is still visible in museums, old mining installations and technical monuments. Today, Clausthal-Zellerfeld is also known for its university (TU Clausthal), which focuses on engineering and mining-related studies.
Duderstadt
- 56 min
- 2 hour, 39 min
Duderstadt is a historic half-timbered town in southern Lower Saxony, on the edge of the Harz. The city is not located in the middle of the mountains, but in the foreland of the Harz and therefore has a mix of hilly landscape and open environment. Duderstadt is known for its well-preserved medieval city center with many half-timbered houses, city gates and an attractive market square. This makes it one of the most beautiful half-timbered towns in the region.
Elbingerode
- 16 min
- 41 min
- 2 hour, 48 min
Elbingerode is a small town in the Harz Mountains, located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and part of the municipality of Oberharz am Brocken. It is located in the middle of a wooded and hilly area, typical of the Harz national park landscape. Elbingerode has a long history that is strongly linked to mining and stone quarrying, which played an important economic role in the region for centuries. Today, that industrial legacy is still partly visible, but the place focuses mainly on nature and tourism.
Goslar
- 34 min
- 2 hour, 4 min
Goslar is a historic town on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains. The city is located in the state of Lower Saxony and has played an important role in German history, mainly thanks to its centuries-old mining industry. Goslar is known for its well-preserved medieval town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and for the former Imperial Palace (Kaiserpfalz). The city was an important political and economic center of the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages. Today, Goslar is a popular tourist destination with an atmospheric historic center, half-timbered houses and museums about mining history.
Hahnenklee
- 38 min
- 2 hour, 29 min
Hahnenklee-Bockswiese is a small mountain and holiday town in the Harz Mountains, in the state of Lower Saxony and part of the municipality of Goslar. The village is located on a high plateau in a wooded area and is known as a quiet tourist destination. In summer it is popular for hiking and mountain biking, while in winter it offers opportunities for skiing and other winter sports on a smaller scale. One of the most famous sights is the wooden Gustav-Adolf-Stabkirche, a striking stave church inspired by the Scandinavian architectural style.
Halberstadt
- 45 min
- 2 hour, 13 min
Halberstadt is a historic town on the northern edge of the Harz, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Halberstadt has a long and rich history and is considered an important religious and cultural center in the region. The city is known for its impressive Dom (cathedral) and the Domschat museum, where valuable medieval art and religious objects are kept. During the Second World War, Halberstadt suffered heavy damage, as a result of which parts of the city were later rebuilt. Despite this, there is still a historic center with churches and older buildings.
Harzgerode
- 44 min
- 2 hour, 31 min
Harzgerode is a small town in the eastern part of the Harz Mountains, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The place is located in a hilly, wooded area and is part of the natural and cultural landscape of the Lower Harz. Harzgerode has a long history dating back to the Middle Ages. Harzgerode used to be connected to mining and forestry in the region. The historic center is small-scale and has a quiet, village character with some old buildings and a castle-like castle as a landmark.
Hasselfelde
- 22 min
- 1 hour, 13 min
- 4 hour, 15 min
Hasselfelde is a small town in the eastern part of the Harz Mountains, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and part of the municipality of Oberharz am Brocken. It is located in a high-altitude, wooded area with a typical quiet Harz landscape. Hasselfelde is known as a tourist base for nature activities such as walking, cycling and sometimes cross-country skiing in winter. In the area there are extensive forests, rocky hills and nature reserves that are characteristic of the Harz.
Herzberg am Harz
- 33 min
- 1 hour, 39 min
Herzberg am Harz is a city on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, in the state of Lower Saxony. The place is located in a green, hilly area where the mountain landscape of the Harz merges into the lower foreland. Herzberg is known for Schloss Herzberg, a castle that towers prominently above the city and is now a cultural and historical center, among other things. The city also has a long tradition as a regional trading and residential location.
Hohegeiß
- 12 min
- 45 min
- 2 hour, 5 min
Hohegeiß is a small mountain village in the Harz Mountains, located in the state of Lower Saxony and part of the municipality of Braunlage. The place has a relatively high location and is surrounded by dense forests and hills. Hohegeiß has a quiet, rural character and is mainly focused on nature tourism. There are many hiking trails in the area and in winter there are opportunities for winter sports and cross-country skiing, depending on snow conditions. The village is small and manageable, with some accommodations and facilities for guests.
Ilsenburg
- 37 min
- 1 hour, 38 min
Ilsenburg is a town on the northwestern edge of the Harz, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The place is located directly at the transition between the flat Harz foreland and the forested mountain slopes of the national park area. Ilsenburg is known for its location at the foot of the Brocken region, making it a popular base for hikes in the Harz National Park. The area is rich in forests, rock formations and stream valleys. An important historical and cultural point is the former Ilsenburg Monastery, which gives the city a long religious and architectural history.
Königshütte
- 15 min
- 42 min
- 2 hour, 50 min
Königshütte is a small village in the eastern part of the Harz Mountains, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It is located in a narrow, wooded valley where the rivers Warme Bode and Koude Bode meet. Königshütte has a quiet, secluded location and is part of the municipality of Oberharz am Brocken. The environment is strongly nature-oriented, with forests, rocky hills and hiking trails that are typical of the Harz National Park area. Historically, the village played a role in the iron industry and hydroelectric power, some traces of which can still be found in the area.
Nordhausen
- 45 min
- 1 hour, 53 min
Nordhausen is a medium-sized city on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, in the state of Thuringia. The city is located in a transition area between the mountainous Harz and the flatter Thuringian basin. Nordhausen has a long and important history and was already known as a trading and administrative city in the Middle Ages. The city later also developed industrially, including the production of brandy and other alcoholic drinks, for which Nordhausen is still known. During the Second World War the city suffered heavy damage, resulting in the loss of many historic buildings. However, some old churches and parts of the historic center have been preserved or restored.
Osterode am Harz
- 33 min
- 2 hour, 30 min
Osterode am Harz is a historic town on the southwestern edge of the Harz Mountains, in the state of Lower Saxony. The city is located in a green hilly landscape where the Harz flows into the lower foreland. Osterode has a long history as a trading and administrative city and in the past also played a role in mining and metal processing. The historic center has been partly preserved and still has a traditional atmosphere with half-timbered houses and old street structures.
Quedlinburg
- 42 min
- 2 hour, 31 min
Quedlinburg is a historic town on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The city is located in a slightly hilly landscape and is one of the best-known cultural destinations in the region. Quedlinburg is known for its exceptionally well-preserved medieval town center with more than 1,000 half-timbered houses. Thanks to this unique architecture and the long urban development, the historic center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city has played an important role in German history: in the early Middle Ages it was a royal and religious place of power, with an imposing monastery on the Schlossberg that still dominates the cityscape.
Rübeland
- 24 min
- 1 hour, 7 min
- 4 hour, 24 min
Rübeland is a small village in the eastern part of the Harz, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It lies in a narrow, rocky valley of the River Bode and is completely surrounded by wooded hills and limestone formations. Rübeland is known for its impressive stalactite caves, such as the Baumannshöhle and Hermannshöhle, which are among the oldest caves in Germany that are accessible to tourists. These caves make the village a striking destination within the Harz. The village is strongly focused on nature tourism and day visitors. Due to its location in the Bodetal, it is also a popular starting point for hikes in one of the most rugged and scenic parts of the Harz.
Sangerhausen
- 1 hour, 9 min
- 4 hour, 3 min
Sangerhausen is a town on the southern edge of the Harz Mountains, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The place is located in a transition area between the hilly Harzland and the more flat landscape of the Goldene Aue. Sangerhausen is known for the Europa Rosarium, one of the largest rose gardens in the world, where thousands of rose varieties from different countries are grown and exhibited. This makes the city internationally special in the field of garden and plant culture. Historically, Sangerhausen also played a role in mining, particularly copper mining, which is still visible in museums and industrial heritage in the region.
Sankt Andreasberg
- 14 min
- 57 min
- 2 hour, 24 min
Sankt Andreasberg is a mountain village in the heart of the Harz. Once known for silver mining, it is now a destination for nature lovers and active holidaymakers. The village is located in the middle of the Harz National Park and offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and skiing or cross-country skiing in winter.
Schierke
- 18 min
- 48 min
- 2 hour, 6 min
Schierke is a mountain village at the foot of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz. Schierke is a popular starting point for walks to the Brocken, including via the famous Harz Narrow Gauge Railways, a nostalgic steam train that takes visitors through the mountain landscape. Schierke is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers and winter sports enthusiasts in both summer and winter.
Stolberg
- 42 min
- 2 hour, 8 min
Stolberg is one of the most beautiful historic towns in the Harz. The town is known for its well-preserved old center with more than 350 colorful half-timbered houses, narrow streets and an attractive market place. The impressive Schloss Stolberg towers above the city, which offers a beautiful view of the surroundings. Thanks to the combination of rich history, culture and nearby nature, Stolberg is a popular destination for lovers of historic towns and walks in the Harz.
Thale
- 43 min
- 2 hour, 16 min
Thale is a lively town on the northeastern edge of the Harz and is known as the gateway to the spectacular Bodetal. This deep river valley with steep granite rocks is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Harz. Visitors can take the cable car to the Hexentanzplatz, a viewpoint surrounded by sagas and witch legends, or take the chairlift to the Roßtrappe. Thanks to the combination of impressive nature, folklore and many hiking opportunities, Thale is one of the most popular destinations in the Harz.
Wernigerode
- 34 min
- 1 hour, 18 min
Wernigerode is one of the best-known and most atmospheric towns in the Harz. The historic city center with colorful half-timbered houses, cozy squares and narrow streets gives Wernigerode a fairytale appearance. High above the city lies the impressive Schloss Wernigerode, which offers beautiful views of the surroundings. In addition, the city is an important departure point for the nostalgic Harzer Narrow Gauge Railways, whose steam trains run to the Brocken, among other places. Thanks to the combination of culture, history and nature, Wernigerode is one of the most popular destinations in the Harz.