Palaces, Nature and Architecture in the Harz Mountains
The Enchanting Harz Mountains: Exploring Culture, Nature, and Architecture in a Journey of Legends
Quedlinburg, located in the east of the Harz Mountains, enchants its visitors with a medieval character, half-timbered houses and an old Romanesque cathedral. The city of Wernigerode too, with its winding streets, famous town hall and the stunning palace up above the old town should be added to your itinerary. For those who like to lean back and enjoy nature, we suggest taking a ride with one of the famous narrow gauge railways.
On this cultural tour to the Harz Mountains you will get so see many interesting and unforgettable places, nature and architecture!
Duration | 4 days/ 3 nights |
Travel period | daily |
Bookable from | 10 person(s) |
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Itinerary
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Day 1: Individual arrival
After your arrival you can enjoy a guided walking tour through the old town of Wernigerode. Discover the narrow streets with its half-timbered houses and see the famous Town Hall. Your hotel will be in Wernigerode, Goslar or Quedlinburg.
Overnight stay in Wernigerode -
Day 2: Day Excursion to the Brocken
Today you will visit the Brocken, the highest mountain in Northern Germany. As a special highlight you will take one of the Narrow Gauge Railways in the Harz Mountains to get on top of the mountain. If the weather conditions are good you will have a great view over the Harz Mountains.
Overnight stay in Wernigerode -
Day 3: Excursion to Goslar
On the third day of your cultural tour to the Harz Mountains you have the opportunity to see the beautiful and historic centre of Goslar. While visiting the Kaiserpfalz Imperial Palace you can learn more about German but also European History. At the end of the day you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage mine in Rammelsberg and experience the exciting processes there.
Overnight stay in Wernigerode -
Day 4: Individual departure
Before leaving the beautiful Harz Mountains today, you will take a ride with a horse carriage or the "Wernigeroder Bimmelbahn" to visit Wernigerode Palace high above the city centre. We hope you had a great time and an unforgettable cultural tour to the Harz Mountains.
Services
SERVICES INCLUDED
Basic package for your cultural tour to the Harz Mountains":
4 days/3 nights
- 3 x Overnight stay at a hotel in the Harz Mountains, for example in Wernigerode, Goslar or Quedlinburg
- Guided walking tour of Wernigerode
- Day excursion to Brocken including ride on the narrow gauge railway
- Excursion to Goslar including guided walking tour and visit of Kaiserpfalz Imperial Palace and UNESCO World Heritage mine Rammelsburg
- Ride with a horse carriage or “Wernigeroder Bimmelbahn” to Wernigerode Palace and visit of the castle
- Travel documents for the driver/tour manager
- 24-hours telephone service during your cultural tour to the Harz Mountains
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
PLUS packages for your cultural tour to the Harz Mountains
QuedlinburgPLUS
- Excursion to Quedlinburg with guided walking tour of the town to see all the half-timbered houses
- Admission and guided tour of Quedlinburg cathedral and treasury
GardenPLUS
- Visit of Europa Rosarium in Sangerhausen, one of the world’s largest rose collections
Further suggestions
- Trip to Halberstadt with guided tour of the city and visit of the cathedral and treasury
- Visit of miniature park „Little Harz“ in Wernigerode
- Excursion to Eisleben to visit the birthplace of Martin Luther and the monastery St. Mary’s of Helfta
- Hiking tour in the Harz Mountains
ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES
Depending on the customer's wishes, we organise overnight stays in 3 to 5-star hotels. In our destinations, we work with a selection of hotels that fulfil our quality requirements. Reliable co-operation and good service are our top priorities. If you are satisfied with the selected service partners, we will be happy to book them again for follow-up orders (subject to availability).
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please note that in some cities accommodation taxes, visitor's taxes, etc. apply. Unless otherwise stated, these are not included in the tour price and must be paid locally.