The town of Falkenstein / Harz is located in the south-eastern part of the Harz district and consists of seven districts. Its surroundings combine two different landscapes: in the northeast stretches the broad Harz foreland with its fields, while in the southwest the wooded uplands of the Lower Harz plateau begin. In front of the district of Meisdorf, the Selke valley opens up with impressive views. Hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers will find numerous paths and routes here. The 18‑hole golf course at Meisdorf Castle and the Harz‑Ring motor racing facility also offer special leisure opportunities.
The town is named after Falkenstein Castle, which sits high above the Selke in a nature reserve. It is one of the most visited sights on the Romanesque Road. It gained regional fame through the Sachsenspiegel, which originated between 1220 and 1235 in the north‑eastern Harz. Alongside the castle courtyard and museum, the Falconry Court offers insights into the history of falconry.
Also worth seeing is Konradsburg Castle near Ermsleben, which is also located on the Romanesque Road. It is one of the most important cultural sites in the Harz region. Originally built to protect the imperial estate in the Harz, it later became a Benedictine monastery, which for centuries served as a cultural, spiritual, and economic centre on the eastern edge of the Harz.
Other places to visit include the museum farm in Meisdorf, the Gleim meeting place in Ermsleben, the tower windmill in Endorf, the watermill on the Selke in Meisdorf, and the Degenershausen Landscape Park. Churches in several districts complement the region’s cultural offerings.
