So that you can find the right destinations straight away, we’ve sorted the sights in the Harz Mountains by theme – from nature and history to culture and family trips.
Here you’ll find popular highlights as well as special places that surprise you off the beaten path.
Browse through the themes – and find exactly the experiences that fit your trip to the Harz.
Sights in the Harz Mountains
Experience nature, history and culture
Experience nature, history, culture and family adventures
Natural sights in the Harz Mountains
Forests, rocks, water – the Harz is a landscape to marvel at. The Brocken, the Bodetal valley, waterfalls, caves and the Rappbode dam are among the most visited natural highlights in northern Germany. Many places can be explored on foot or offer spectacular views. Nature here can be truly experienced and felt.
Historic towns
and sites
In towns like Quedlinburg, Goslar or Wernigerode time seems to stand still. Cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and UNESCO World Heritage status meet lively old town centres and well-preserved architecture. Even small towns and former monasteries tell stories from centuries past – visible, tangible and close.
Cultural highlights and leisure activities
Castles, museums, open-air stages and historic railways make the Harz a region full of culture. You’ll come across it in gardens, theatres, old mines and in many places with history. Adventure parks and interactive exhibitions also tell stories about the life and changes of the region.
Family-friendly attractions
Treetop paths, animal parks, summer toboggan runs and show mines make the Harz a truly exciting place for families. Many activities are designed for children, easy to reach and often accessible. Perfect for active days full of curiosity, movement and shared discoveries.
An overview of the sights
Here you’ll find all the sights in the Harz – sortable by theme, region, interests, family-friendliness or season. Use the filter function to find exactly the places that match your trip.
From famous highlights to quiet insider tips: the list is based on verified data from the Harz region and is regularly updated.
Discover by interest
Theme pages about Harz sights
You want to dive deeper? Here you'll find thematic focuses on attractions in the Harz – sorted by historical eras, landscapes or cultural features. Whether you're interested in castles, caves, churches or UNESCO World Heritage Sites: each of these pages introduces you to a specific topic and shows places that match it perfectly. Ideal for everyone who doesn’t need to see everything – but rather exactly what truly interests you.
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to the World HeritageUNESCO World Heritage in the Harz – Culture of world renown
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to the painters’ viewsPainters’ views in the Harz – Motifs between past and present
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about miningHistoric mining landscape – Industrial heritage in the Harz
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to the railwaysHistoric railways
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to the gardens & parksGardens & Parks
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to the ReformationReformation in the Harz
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to the towersObservation towers
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to the Romanesque RoadRomanesque Road
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to the churches & monasteriesChurches & Monasteries
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to the castles & palacesCastles & Palaces
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to the cavesCaves
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to the museums & exhibitionsMuseums & Exhibitions
Your questions about sights in the Harz
Here you'll find answers
Among the most famous sights are the Brocken, the old towns of Goslar and Quedlinburg, Wernigerode Castle, the Bodetal Valley, the Hexentanzplatz and the dripstone caves in Rübeland as well as on the Iberg.
Goslar, Quedlinburg and Wernigerode offer museums, castles and well-preserved old towns. Together with the Luther Memorials in Eisleben, Quedlinburg as well as the old town of Goslar with the Rammelsberg and the Upper Harz Water Management system are also part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
Mines, animal parks, castles and palaces, but also caves and numerous great museums offer exciting experiences for children.
Spring and autumn are ideal for nature and hiking. Historic towns and museums are worth visiting all year round.
Yes, many towns, museums and viewpoints are accessible or can be reached with assistance.