Leisure time and day trips

In summer
The pure air resort town of Hahnenklee is the hub of an extensive network of hiking trails. In the 19th century the village had already developed into a flourishing resort. A painstakingly restored attraction is the Gustav Adolf Stave Church from 1907/08. Popular attractions are also the gemstone museum, the Heimatstube (Homeland Museum of Local History) and numerous events as well as a ride on the funicular railway, which takes passengers to the top of the Bocksberg Mountain (727 m) in about 10 minutes, from where there is a magnificent view over the Harz Mountains and Harz fore lands.

In winter
Ski slopes, cross-country ski trails, a toboggan run and ice skating make Hahnenklee a popular winter sports location. Snow-making facilities assure snow in the skiing and tobogganing areas, which are easily accessible by the trail network and the cabin funicular railway.

For further information please contact:

Tourist-Information der HAHNENKLEE tourismus marketing gmbh
Kurhausweg 7, 38644 Goslar-Hahnenklee
Phone 0049 (0) 5325 51040, Fax 0049 (0) 5325 510416
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www.hahnenklee.de (external link)

The Harz National Park is a nature preservation area covering approximately 20.000 ha of the Harz Middle Mountain Range. Primeval natural elements such as the block fields, raised bogs, rivers and forests are preserved here. National Park Rangers introduce visitors to the natural attractions.

For further information please contact:

Nationalparkverwaltung Harz
Lindenallee 35, 38855 Wernigerode
Phone 0049 (0) 3943 55020, Fax 0049 (0) 3943 550237
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www.nationalpark-hochharz.de (external link)

Outpost Sankt Andreasberg-Oderhaus
Oderhaus 1, 37444 Sankt Andreasberg
Phone 0049 (0) 5582 91890, Fax 0049 (0) 5582 918919
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www.nationalpark-harz.de (external link)

Since the initiation of the Volksbank Arena mountain bikers and cyclists have had the longest connected trail network of Northern Germany at their disposal. The 2200 kilometre of trails includes the highest mountain region of the Upper Harz as well as the low-lying valleys. With 74 attractive routes altogether, the skilled and less skilled mountain bikers, those on bike trips as well as those on day excursions can cover an overall total of 50,000 metres in altitude. Bikers who do not bring their own bikes can rent bikes and accessories in Goslar. In addition, the GOSLAR marketing gmbh can assist in booking biker-friendly accommodations.

For further information please contact:

GOSLAR marketing gmbh
Markt 7, 38640 Goslar
Phone 0049 (0) 5321 78060, Fax 0049 (0) 5321 780644
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... or visit www.volksbank-arena-harz.de

(distance: approx. 2 km)

Motorized glider flights over the town of Goslar and the Harz Mountains are possible from the airfield just outside Goslar. Experienced pilots make the bird’s- eye-view of the beautiful town and its surroundings possible; filming and photographing are allowed. An unforgettable experience for sure!

For further information please contact:

MTV Goslar - Segelflugabteilung
Geschwister-Scholl-Ring 29, 38667 Bad Harzburg
Phone 0049 (0) 5322 8881 or 0049 (0) 5321 22656
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www.bollrich.de (external link)

Luftsportverein Goslar e.V.
Hans Kursawe
Kirschweg 8, 38640 Goslar
Phone 0049 (0) 5321 18768 or 0049 (0) 5321 41665 (at the airfield)
www.segelfliegeningoslar.de (external link)

(distance: approx. 3 km)

The 14th century tower on the slope of the Rammelsberg above Goslar is the oldest above ground mining building of the nearby mine works. In1578 it became the bell tower for the miners and in 1740 living quarters for the warden in charge of wood for the mines (the “Maltermeister”) were incorporated. Today it houses a restaurant which is very popular for outings. Many trails begin and end here.

For further information please contact:

Maltermeisterturm
Rammelsberger Str. 99, 38644 Goslar
Phone 0049 (0) 5321 4800, Fax 0049 (0) 5321 306669 
www.maltermeister-turm.de

(distance: approx. 16 km)

With its gigantic water area and the 260 metre long dam, the Oker River Reservoir is one of the larges reservoirs in the Harz. It is a “must” for water sports enthusiasts, anglers, hikers and campers with many possibilities for outings and excursions. For example, a boat trip with a magnificent view of the surrounding landscape.

For further information please contact:

Okersee-Schiffahrt GmbH
Tannenhöhe 15, 38707 Schulenberg
Phone 0049 (0) 5329 811, Fax 0049 (0) 5329 690005
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www.okersee.de (external link) 

(distance: approx. 15-30 km)

The Upper Harz Water Regal is both an industrial monument and a beauty of nature. (A “regel” was a royal prerogative, in this case permitting the exploitation of water resources.) In part over 300 years old, the waterways include 70 lakes, long water courses, galleries and mechanical constructions which served the miners as a source of energy. Today hiking paths, educational trails and museums trace evidences of mining in the Harz.

For further information please contact:

Harzwasserwerke GmbH
Nikolaistraße 8, 31137 Hildesheim
Postfach 100653, 31106 Hildesheim
Phone 0049 (0) 5121 4040, Fax 0049 (0) 5121 404220
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www.harzwasserwerke.de (external link) 

(distance: approx. 17 km)

The Brocken Mountain, long enveloped in legends of spirits, witches and devils, is with its 1142 meters the highest mountain in the Harz. Centred in the midst of the Harz National Park, nature has remained untouched. A hotel, a restaurant and an observation platform at the top of the mountain can be reached by riding the historic narrow-gauge steam train, the Brockenbahn, or hiking up one of many different trails. 

(distance: from Osterode approx. 20 km, via the Brocken approx. 17 km, to Thale approx. 44 km)

In the middle of Germany, in the middle of the Harz Mountains. An approximately one hundred kilometre hiking trail across Germany’s northernmost Middle Mountain Range; from east to west or west to east, via the legendary Brocken Mountain, the highest mountain in the north: the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg (Steep Harz Witches Trail) makes it possible. The entire beauty of the Harz Mountains lies at the hiker’s feet. Light-dappled mixed forests and dense coniferous forests, colourfully shimmering mountain meadows and steeply soaring cliffs, softly babbling brooks and majestic reservoirs.

For further information please contact:

Harzer Verkehrsverband e.V.
Marktstraße 45, D-38640 Goslar
Phone 0049 (0) 5321 34040, Fax 0049 (0) 5321 340466
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www.harzinfo.de (external link) 

(distance: Train station Wernigerode approx. 39 km, train station Mount Brocken approx. 28 km)

Relax and let off steam – for example with a ride on the Harzer Schmalspurbahn train pulled by a puffing steam locomotive. With more than 130 km the largest historic rail network within Europe – and still today operating on a regular schedule! The fascination of bygone days is brought back to life. Small medieval towns along the way beckon one to come and explore them. Discover the surroundings with the bike you have brought with you. Or stay on board and ride through the Harz National Park up to the Brocken station, one of the highest train stations in Germany.

For further information please contact:

Harzer Schmalspurbahnen GmbH
Friedrichstr. 151, 38855 Wernigerode
Phone 0049 (0) 3943 5580, Fax 0049 (0) 3943 558148
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www.hsb-wr.de (external link) 

(distance: approx. 62 km)

At the bottom of Hexentanzplatz and Rosstrappe and at the entrance to the Bodetal lies the Seilbahnen Thale Leisure World. Here you find culture, adventure, recreation and a lot of fun. Funicular, chairlift, fun parks and Harz-Bob are only a few attractions of the Seilbahnen Thale Leisure World.

For further information please contact:

Seilbahnen Thale GmbH
Goetheweg 1, 06502 Thale
Tel. 03947 2500, Fax 03947 2645
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www.seilbahnen-thale.de (external link) 

(distance: approx. 86 km)

„phæno – die Experimentierlandschaft“ is situated in Wolfsburg right at the ICE train station und across from the Autostadt. Become a discoverer yourself: 250 interactive experiment stations, visitor laboratories and the Idea Forum invite you to discover scientific phenomena surrounded by the spectacular architecture of Zaha Hadid. A science shop, gastronomy and various event locations complete the offerings of phæno.

For further information please contact:

phæno – Die Experimentierlandschaft
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 38440 Wolfsburg
Phone 0049 (0) 180 1060600
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www.phaeno.de (external link)