Harz District Travel Guide

Saxony-Anhalt

A town with red-roofed houses, a church, and a river.
A historic town square with a prominent church featuring twin spires and a central fountain.
A cobblestone square with historic buildings, a church spire, and a building covered in ivy.
A snow-covered town with a prominent castle on a hill, surrounded by residential houses and trees.
A historic castle with multiple towers, surrounded by a snowy landscape and a town in the background.

Popular cities in Harz District

Wernigerode
Known for Historical, Castle and Mountains
Wernigerode is calling! Discover its castle, history, forests and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Brocken
  • Wernigerode Marktplatz
  • Wernigerode Castle
Quedlinburg
Known for Historical, Castle and Cathedrals
Trip time! Discover the history, churches and live music in Quedlinburg.

Reasons to visit

  • Quedlinburg Old Town
  • Market Square
Oberharz am Brocken
Known for Forests, Rivers and Hiking
Experience quaint Oberharz am Brocken: its riverfront, hiking, mountain views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Rappbodetalsperre
Huy
Head to Motorsport Arena Oschersleben and Schloss Schoeningen—just two of the sights around Huy.
Thale
Known for Natural parks, Mountains and Biking
Experience the parks, theatre and fishing in Thale!
Blankenburg
Known for Castle, Historical and Gardens
Love castles, history and monuments? Get away to Blankenburg!

Stay near popular Harz District attractions