--- title: "Braunlage in the Harz Mountains - Harzer Tourismusverband e.V." url: "https://www.harzinfo.de/en/the-region/holiday-destinations-from-a-to-z/braunlage" description: "Offers for accommodation and tourist attractions in Braunlage in the Harz Mountains." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Harzinfo > The Region > Holiday destinations from A to Z > Braunlage" --- Braunlage ========= Braunlage is located in the Upper Harz at an altitude between 600 and 971 metres above sea level. The climatic health resort connects the diverse landscapes of the Harz Nature and National Park and is one of the oldest winter sports resorts in Germany. Hiking enthusiasts and mountain bikers will find numerous opportunities to explore the Harz around Braunlage. Themed and national park hikes such as the Nature Myths Trail and the  lead through varied natural landscapes. The mountain bike trail network of the  offers tours with different levels of difficulty. A popular destination is the Wurmberg. The  takes you comfortably to the summit, where the mountain adventure world and a  are waiting for you. In the  there are seven largely natural trails available. From the new observation tower built on the Wurmberg in 2019, you can enjoy views far across the Harz. - Camping- und Wohnmobilstellplatz Braunlage - Übersicht - Die Wurmbergseilbahn mit Braunlage im Hintergrund - Monsterroller Braunlage Winter sports resort Braunlage In winter, Braunlage offers the highest and largest ski area on the Wurmberg in the Harz at 971 metres. Here, you can look forward to modern lifts – including a gondola lift, a chairlift, and several drag lifts – as well as slopes of various levels of difficulty. In the town centre, the ski meadows by the town hall and on the Hasselkopf with drag lifts make it possible to attend ski schools and learn how to ski on gentler slopes. Cross-country skiers can choose from trails of different lengths, some of which are lit. Toboggan runs in town and on the Wurmberg also provide plenty of variety. If you want to experience the winter landscape in a more relaxed way, you can take a walk along cleared paths, go snowshoe hiking to explore the surroundings, or enjoy a carriage ride through the snowy Harz. The offers opportunities for ice skating and curling. At the , you can also learn how skiing came to the Harz and how Braunlage developed into a winter sports town. - Holiday in Braunlage -------------------- Tourist Information Braunlage - Elbingeröder Straße 17 38700 Braunlage - +49 5520 93070 - tourist-info@braunlage.de - -