Verbandsgemeinde Vorharz

In the immediate vicinity of Halberstadt and Quedlinburg, to the east of the Harz Mountains, is the Vorharz association municipality with its member municipalities and towns of Ditfurt, Groß Quenstedt, Harsleben, Hedersleben, Schwanebeck, Selke-Aue and Wegeleben. The association municipality is based in Wegeleben (with branch offices in Wedderstedt and Schwanebeck) in the Harz district of Saxony-Anhalt and is home to around 12,500 inhabitants.

The Vorharz association municipality is known for its beautiful landscape, which is characterised by mountains, forests and rivers such as the Bode, Holtemme and Selke. As in many places in the Harz Mountains, outdoor fans can burn off energy here on extensive hikes, walks or mountain bike and cycle tours of varying degrees of difficulty. Regardless of whether you are undertaking a challenging hike or a relaxed stroll along the sights, the Vorharz municipality has something for everyone.

Each of the towns, villages and cities in the municipality has its own special features and unique experiences to offer holidaymakers and tourists. For example, it is worth visiting the thousand-year-old Romanesque village church in Groß Quenstedt, the Cistercian monastery of St Gertrudis in Hedersleben including the monastery kitchen, monastery garden and agricultural open-air museum or the agricultural and local history museum in Ditfurt.

In addition, numerous other historical buildings, churches and museums offer an insight into the history and culture of the region. Visiting events in the region, such as the medieval festival in Hedersleben, is also an excellent way to experience the culture and traditions of the region up close.

The Vorharz municipality with its municipalities, villages and towns is ideal for a relaxing and varied holiday. Here in the Vorharz, you can experience the history, nature and culture of the region up close. So what are you waiting for? Your next holiday in the Harz foothills won't plan itself. Here on Harzspots you will find all the information you need about your holiday in the Harz.