THE NEW HARZ EXPERIENCE

Attractions

Discover the Harz Mountains and all its sights and attractions!

Exciting highlights for young and old are waiting to be discovered by you. At Harzspots.com, we present you with an extensive selection of the most diverse attractions in the entire Harz region. From the Harz highlights to breathtaking natural scenery. Whether you are on holiday alone, as a couple or with children, our selected attractions are definitely not to be missed. As the Harz National Park attracts visitors and tourists at any time of year and in any weather, we offer you a wide selection of both indoor and outdoor attractions. So you no longer need to worry about the weather. Many an adventure in the Harz National Park naturally requires the right equipment and optimal gear, which is why there are numerous rental services available in the Harz. In addition to sports facilities such as swimming pools, ski lifts, sports grounds and arenas, we also offer exciting and informative group and adventure tours that tell you everything you need to know about the Harz Mountains. Enjoy your weekend trip, short break or relaxing holiday and leave the search for exciting sights and attractions in the Harz Mountains to us.

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Accommodation

The perfect holiday in the Harz Mountains naturally includes the right accommodation.

Browse through a wide range of accommodation in the Harz Mountains, whether holiday home, holiday apartment, hotel, guesthouse, campsite or bed & breakfast accommodation. We present selected accommodation with a wide range of features to make your search as easy as possible. We also offer an extensive selection of exclusive group houses for holidays with several people. Use our detailed filter function to quickly and easily find the perfect accommodation for your holiday in the Harz region.

From idyllic and unspoilt to stylish, open and modern, there is something for everyone.

Gastronomy

Catering also needs to be taken care of - we therefore offer you culinary insider tips on gastronomic highlights in the entire Harz region.

The Harz Mountains offer a diverse and wide range of gastronomic options from restaurants, event locations and bars to restaurants and cafés. There is also plenty of culinary delights to discover, as some of the regional specialities of the Harz region are known throughout the region and even Germany. From rustic to upscale, there is something for every taste - so nobody has to go hungry here. Anyone spending their holiday in the heart of the national park should not miss out on the delicious and regional specialities of Harz cuisine. Enjoy the Harz with all your senses and embark on a special kind of culinary journey!

Have you had a busy day full of exciting activities and sights, but don't want to cook or eat out yourself? No problem! Have delicious meals delivered to your doorstep by delivery services from the region. As there is also partying in the mountains, the nightlife in the Harz Mountains has plenty to offer thanks to the many clubs and discos.

Shopping

Shopping is simply part of every holiday, which is why we would like to introduce you to a wide selection of shops in various categories.

In the picturesque alleyways of many historic old towns in the Harz Mountains, there is plenty to discover among the beautiful half-timbered houses. It doesn't matter whether you are looking for a souvenir as a memento of your unforgettable stay in the Harz or other shopping opportunities of all kinds. In addition to typical shopping opportunities in the areas of beauty, fashion etc., we also present farm shops and direct marketers as suppliers of regional products and food. For delicious products and high-quality specialities, we also introduce you to spots distinguished by the regional brand "Typisch Harz". The seal, which is run by the Harz Tourism Association, stands for the special quality of typical Harz products according to the motto: "Quality not quantity". The right equipment and clothing is essential, especially for active holidaymakers in the Harz Mountains, which is why we offer you an overview of sport & outdoor shops in the Harz Mountains.

With our selected shopping options, we want to guarantee you a stress-free shopping experience and are sure that you will find what you are looking for in our wide range of products.

Culture

In addition to diverse and breathtaking landscapes and natural spectacles, the Harz has an equally diverse cultural offering to offer.

It is a region full of history - in other words, with a rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in the history of the Harz region in one of the many museums or theatres and learn all about Harz traditions, legends and myths, or enjoy a foray into cultural diversity in one of the Harz sights. The UNESCO World Heritage city of Quedlinburg with its picturesque half-timbered streets, the city of Wernigerode with its enchanting castle or the cathedral city of Halberstadt are just a few of the many other cultural highlights of the Harz region.

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Harz. We give you the necessary overview of museums, theatres, cinemas and other cultural institutions worth seeing.

Explore

As the largest low mountain range in Germany, the Harz Mountains have a lot to offer over an area of more than 2,200 square kilometres.

Breathtaking natural scenery, historic towns and cities, idyllic hiking trails and cycling routes as well as numerous popular excursion destinations are just waiting to be discovered. Harzspots offers you an optimal and multi-layered navigation aid for exploring the entire Harz region. Whether adventure or relaxation - you'll find the right inspiration here. Discover the landscape of the national park on your own with a hike on foot or on the saddle of a bike and use one of our diverse cycling and hiking routes in cooperation with the popular outdoor navigator Komoot. Alternatively, GeoTours from the provider Geocaching.com as well as all the stamp points of the Harzer Wandernadel are available so that you can explore the Harz Mountains alone, as a couple or with the family in a fun way. Of course, young hiking enthusiasts won't miss out either - they have the opportunity to explore the Children's Hiking Needle in Harztor in a fun way.

We also present the most popular and beautiful excursion destinations, including many legendary castles, palaces and castle ruins as well as breathtaking natural spectacles, parks, gardens, caves and other sights that will make your trip unforgettable. Not forgetting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which allow you to experience the history and cultural diversity of the Harz up close.

Events

Whether for children or adults, music fans or sports enthusiasts, whether online or in the countryside - a wide range of events and activities of all kinds take place in the Harz Mountains all year round.

In addition to the most famous event, the legendary and traditional Walpurgis Night, there are numerous other events from the areas of celebrations and parties, music, culture, sport and other categories. However, the festivals and celebrations in the Harz Mountains mean much more than just Walpurgis, as there is an enormous regional variety of events with a wide range of themes and occasions throughout the Harz Mountains. These include adventurous nature events and guided hikes through the impressive Harz Mountains or shopping events such as open Sundays or even culinary events. The various town festivals and markets are also a great opportunity to experience the new Harz region live.

So that you can keep track of the many events and never miss an event, we will keep you up to date, inform you about all the dates and answer your questions: What, when and where?

Service

We also take care of holiday services. With our extensive service category, we offer you a comprehensive overview of important locations and information.

Whether you need medical care from doctors, pharmacies or hospitals, Harzspots provides you with all the relevant addresses and contact details in an emergency. Of course, the well-being of your loyal four-legged friends or other pets should not be neglected either, which is why our service category includes an overview of vets based in the Harz region.

Our overview of petrol stations and charging stations in the Harz region, as well as bus and train routes, also provides you with all the essential information you need when it comes to mobility. And should you ever break down while on holiday with your car, our list of competent car repair shops will help you out of a tight spot with professional repairs and services.

Our list of various playgrounds in the Harz Mountains should also be of particular interest to families. On the other hand, those who want to indulge their shopping mood in the Harz cities or at the markets will find our compilation of bank and ATM locations to be particularly helpful. And if you want to send postcards or one or two souvenirs to relatives and family at home, our overview also offers all the locations of the post office in the Harz Mountains.

If you want to find out about the geography and weather of the Harz region before you go on holiday, you can use our map of the Harz, the weather overview and the collection of numerous Harz webcams.