The Brocken is famous and infamous for its extreme weather conditions. Why? Because there are more hurricanes here than on the Zugspitze or the North Sea. The highest measured wind speed: 263 km/h in 1984. But that's not all, because no other place in Germany has ever had more than 330 foggy days in one year (1958) - that's a record!

Simply get to know nature from a different perspective - at treetop level. You can follow animal tracks, become a detective, solve lots of puzzles and observe bats and insects. Switch off and immerse yourself.

Fluffy alpacas, friendly people, and fun! Who knew you could go for a hike with alpacas right here in the Harz!! This is a very unique experience 🦙🦙

Slides, float in the lazy river or relax in the bubble pool, all this is offered by the Thyragrotte leisure pool. For children, there is a separate pool with a play fountain and a wide slide, which promises guaranteed water fun. A tip: After the fun in the bath, it's worth visiting the nearby café for delicious cakes.

In the middle of idyllic forests lies an oasis of relaxation. The lovingly maintained complex offers family-friendly facilities with a children's paddling pool, water slide, diving boards and a large playground. Sports enthusiasts will find volleyball, football and table tennis facilities. You can enjoy quiet hours on the spacious sunbathing lawn, while the friendly lifeguard ensures safety. For over 50 years, this place has been attracting numerous recreation seekers every day.

A small gondola takes you slowly and romantically up into the air - and that's romantic enough in itself. But once you reach the top, there's more than "just" a beautiful gondola ride waiting for you: the ruins of Harzburg Castle, an impressive view of Bad Harzburg, the surrounding mountains and the vast Harz foreland, the starting point for countless kilometers of hiking trails. Fairytale-like.

A perfect spot to leave the hangover behind: hiking, swimming, chilling in the middle of green.

The steps are worth it: on the highest mountain in Lower Saxony there is not only a beer garden, or petting zoo, you can even cruise back down the slope on monster bikes. At an altitude of 971 meters, you can look down on the Harz mountains - it's nice, isn't it?

Climb 200 steps of the world's largest iron double cross, the Joseph's Cross, and reward yourself with breathtaking views over the Southern Harz Mountains. For children, the ascent turns into an adventure through the open spiral staircase construction, lined with 100,000 rivets. Don't forget to explore the surrounding nature and discover local history on the way up.

With the offer to organize tours throughout the year, the door opens to a unique nature experience for everyone - regardless of season or physical limitations. Whether in bright sunshine or a snow-covered winter landscape, electric vehicles offer a new way of getting around. It is particularly touching that people with disabilities also have the opportunity to enjoy the freedom and beauty of Herz's nature without restrictions.

On well-developed hiking trails you conquer the legendary Brocken, surrounded by witches' legends and fairytale landscapes. Family-friendly activities such as steam train rides and mountain biking offer fun for young and old. Explore the fabulous cave landscapes and cool mines as you experience the unique nature and culture of this magical low mountain range.

Hike through one of the most charming valleys in Thuringia, where narrow, lonely forest paths lead along the babbling Rauda stream. Enjoy the silence, interrupted only by the sound of the water and the singing of the birds, as you pass eight idyllically located, former mills and cutting mills. The perfect combination of nature, history and relaxation awaits you here.

You can discover over 1000 years of mining history in this fascinating museum and visitor mine. Here you can admire the huge water wheels that were once used to drain the mines and extract ore. Immerse yourself in the world of the miners and discover the traces of times gone by. Exciting guided tours through the historic Roeder gallery and thrilling rides on the mine train provide an insight into the hard life underground.

For an Austrian inconceivable but the Wurmberg is the highest mountain in Lower Saxony with 971m 🤭, yet the view is fantastic 😍