Down with skis, up with a cable car

The highest mountain in Lower Saxony offers numerous winter sports opportunities for families, sports enthusiasts and connoisseurs at an altitude of almost 1000 m!

Fascination above and below ground

Embark on an exciting journey through time to the authentic sites of mining history. Immerse yourself in the life and work of the miners: the mine train takes you underground, to the miners' workplace on site.

Where in the Harz the devil is loose

Between Hexentanzplatz, Bodetal and Roßtrappe lies a valley full of adventure, variety and life. Here, young and old nature lovers can take the fun to the extreme - just like more than 670,000 visitors every year. Easter until the end of Oct. daily, in winter temporarily open

Fascinating natural wonders

Directly on the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg lies the small cave village of Rübeland. With its unique stalactite caves (Baumann's and Hermann's Caves), it has always been known far beyond the borders of Europe.

The Wild West in the middle of the Harz Mountains

Dive into the history of the Wild West. Experience, see and learn something in Germany's largest western town. Get an understanding of the settlement of America in our Old West Museum and sniff the prairie air of the Indians in our earth and long house.

Experience aviation with all senses

Barrier tape? Not here. At the Aviation Museum in Wernigerode, the whole family can get as close to the dream of flying as only pilots can. Whether it's the jet in which Prince Charles learned to fly in the Royal Air Force, the infamous starfighter or the giant Antonov: 50 aircraft and helicopters with a moving history are waiting to be admired at close quarters.

Experience one of the largest herb parks

On the well paved, easy to walk paths of our herb park you can explore the variety of local and exotic herbs and spices. You will find information boards with names and interesting facts about the plants, and we have lovingly arranged countless varieties of sage, lavender, lemon balm, mint, thyme and hyssop in the so-called plant nurseries.

With around 50 native animal species

A bear in the bear forest. A wolf in the thicket. The arctic fox peeks out from behind a rock. Nearby an eagle owl calls. And a lynx creeps through the tall grass. Go on an exciting journey of discovery through the native wildlife of the Harz.

It hisses, it steams, it stomps

The Harz mountains with their breathtaking natural landscape can be seen from afar and captivate visitors with myths and legends. As one of the region's biggest tourist attractions, the Harz narrow-gauge railways operate a unique network of tracks with a gauge of 1000 mm.

Events in a unique natural setting

Exciting events and breathtaking nature form a unique symbiosis at the Rappbode Dam. Guaranteed leisure fun for the whole family. Hiking enthusiasts can explore circular hiking trails with connections to the Harzer Hexenstieg and stroll across the Titan RT, the longest suspension bridge of its kind.

The HARZKRISTALL glass manufactory

On the ManufaktOur experience tour you will experience glass with all your senses. You will learn everything about the creation and processing of glass as a raw material and accompany our glassblowers up close during the production of mouth-blown glass products, while you feel the heat of the melting furnace in your face.

The world's largest rose collection

Paradise lies in the southern Harz! The Europa-Rosarium houses the largest collection of roses in the world. 13 hectares of impressive botanical gardens offer visitors an unparalleled sea of scents and colours, a magical splendour of millions of rose blossoms surrounded by rare trees and shrubs.

I'm up for it

Our traditional cable car starts in the pedestrian zone of the pretty village of Hahnenklee and takes you comfortably in colourful 4-seater gondolas to the top of the Bocksberg, where you will find the Bocksberg hut and all the attractions. The fun park with giant trampoline, slide tower, the new comet, a large children's playground and more invites you to let off steam.

Experience small things in a big way

Visit the Harz mountains completely in only one day? The miniature park "Kleiner Harz" makes this possible. In just a few minutes you can get from the Imperial Palace in Goslar to Halberstadt Cathedral and Wernigerode Castle. In Thale, the cable car rides up to the Hexentanzplatz (witches' dancing place), just like its real counterpart - surrounded by the impressive scenery of the Bode Valley.

The castle in the Harz

Falkenstein, one of the most impressive castles in the Harz, rises above the Selke. Founded in the 12th century, it has survived all the passing of time and preserved its medieval layout. Strong walls, winding gates and the large tower bear witness to the regional importance of the Counts of Falkenstein.

Nature . Experience . Adventure .

Bad Harzburg is a perfect destination for holidaymakers and day visitors throughout the year. The treetop path can be wonderfully combined with the Burgberg cable car and the tree suspension railway, the destination of which is the 1000 m long path through the treetops of the Kalten Tal.