The Harz is waiting
Hike, ski, discover
Hiking trails
Cycle paths
Ski areas
Harzturm
Summer in the Harz
Hike, cycle, discover
Hiking trails start right at your doorstep. The Harz Nature Park offers more than 8,000 km of waymarked trails for every level of fitness. You'll find an overview of the most beautiful routes from Bad Harzburg in our article Hiking in the Harz.
Whether it's a family walk through the forest or a demanding climb to the Brocken — everyone finds their path here. Mountain bikers and cyclists discover well-maintained routes through forests and valleys.
Winter in the Harz
Skiing, sledding, winter hiking
Snow and forest. The Braunlage and Sankt Andreasberg ski areas are 20-30 minutes away. Several toboggan runs, cross-country tracks and winter hiking paths make the Harz the perfect winter destination for families.
After a day in the snow: back to the cosy hotel, into the pool or sauna.
Activities nearby
Nearby Places
Brocken
NatureHighest mountain in northern Germany, 1,141 m
Baumwipfelpfad Harz
Attractions1 km treetop walkway at 26 m height
Wurmberg Braunlage Ski Area
SportsLargest ski area in northern Germany, 971 m
St. Andreasberg Ski Area
SportsMatthias-Schmidt-Berg, 663 m
Kristalltherme Altenau
WellnessThermal spa with sauna world
Wernigerode
CultureUNESCO old town, castle, Christmas market
Goslar
CultureUNESCO World Heritage, historic old town
Harz Narrow Gauge Railways
TransportSteam train to the Brocken from Wernigerode
Harzturm
Attractions65 m observation tower on Burgberg
Family excursions
The Harz is one huge adventure playground.
- Harzturm: 65 m high, panoramic views over the entire Harz
- Baumwipfelpfad: 1 km treetop walk through the canopy
- Steam train to the Brocken: Historic narrow-gauge railway from Wernigerode
- Christmas markets: Wernigerode and Goslar in winter
- Stalactite caves: Baumann- and Hermannshöhle
The Harz in pictures
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