Bad Harzburg

The town of Bad Harzburg is located in the south-east of the district of Goslar in the north of Lower Saxony. It is one of the oldest health resorts in Germany and lies at the foot of the Harz Mountains. The town was first mentioned in a document in 968 and was an important mining town in the Middle Ages. In the 19th century, Bad Harzburg became a popular health resort and has been a tourist attraction ever since. Covering an area of just under 21 square kilometres, the town is home to around 22,000 inhabitants, making it the largest town in the district of Goslar. The next largest cities are Braunschweig, around 80 kilometres away, and Hanover, around 100 kilometres away. Tourists and holidaymakers from the neighbouring federal states in particular, but also from the rest of Germany and Europe, visit the town year after year.

Bad Harzburg is nestled in a wooded and mountainous landscape and offers holidaymakers numerous opportunities for outdoor activities of all kinds. In summer, visitors can go hiking, cycling or horse riding and explore the surrounding area on their own thanks to the numerous hiking trails and cycle routes. Numerous sights, such as the castle, the Kurhaus or the Burgberg, are well worth a visit. The historic old town with its narrow alleyways and the old town hall is also worth a detour. In winter, on the other hand, winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing are on the programme.

Bad Harzburg's most famous sights include the castle ruins, Bündheim Castle, the spa centre, the brine thermal baths and the treetop walk. The castle ruins are one of the town's most famous sights and are located on the castle hill in Bad Harzburg. The castle ruins were built in the 12th century and was the residence of the Count of Lüneburg. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times over the course of time and is now a popular destination for tourists and holidaymakers. Also worth a visit is Bündheim Castle, which was built in the 18th century and is now a museum housing the collection of the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg. If you are less interested in adventure or culture, the Kurhaus or the Soletherme thermal baths are the perfect choice. The Kurhaus was built in the 19th century and is a classic bathhouse or spa and wellness centre. The Soletherme, on the other hand, was built in the 20th century and is a thermal bath that is particularly popular with tourists and spa holidaymakers. Another of the town's flagship attractions is the well-known treetop path, which runs as a hiking trail over the tops of the trees and offers a breathtaking view of the town and the surrounding area.

In summary, Bad Harzburg is a popular destination for tourists and holidaymakers of all kinds. The town offers numerous sights, activities and attractions for visitors of all ages. Whether in summer or winter, Bad Harzburg is always a worthwhile destination. So let's go, off to Bad Harzburg!