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The Harz: Goslar to Quedlinburg: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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4
days
95 km
distance
3.7 h
driving
26
curated stops

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Day 1 Goslar

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~15:50
Temperature
11.3°C–21.5°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
16.4h
09:00
Claus Chapel read more map ↗
Visit this small Romanesque gate chapel, once a miners' hospice, nestled in the town walls.
50 min · Goslar
open: Opening hours: Viewing and guided tours on request
10:00
Market Church St. Cosmas and Damian marktkirche-goslar.de read more map ↗
Behold the twin spires of the Market Church, a replica of the Imperial Church.
50 min · Goslar
open: Daily Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:00; Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00. Guided tours: M 12:30-15:30PM. Short service: May-Oct Tu F 11:30-11:45. North Steeple opening hours: daily …
11:00
Goslar Museum read more map ↗
Discover the Krodo Altar and other treasures in this prebendary house from 1514.
50 min · Goslar · Admission for individuals: adult €4 (including Tin Figure Museum: €6); children or youth €2 (€3.50); family card for both museums €9 (€12.50); for groups of 10 …
open: Nov-Mar: 10:00-16:00; Apr-Oct: 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays
12:00
Marvel at the towering Zwinger Tower, a medieval fortress guarding the town.
50 min · Goslar · Adults: €2.50; children, students: €1.60.
open: Mar - Oct: 11:00-16:00. 25 Dec - 10 Jan: 10:00- 15:00. Guided-tours outside opening hours on appointment
13:00
Mönchehaus-Museum Goslar moenchehaus.de read more map ↗
Appreciate modern art by international artists in a historic citizen farmer’s house.
50 min · Goslar · Adults €5.00, children and young people €1.50, for groups of 10 or more: adults €4.00, children and young people €1.00
open: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 10:00-13:00, closed Mondays
14:00
Frankenberg Church read more map ↗
Gaze upon the tall steeples of Frankenberg Church rising from the town's highest point.
50 min · Goslar
open: Apr-Oct: 09:00-18:00; Nov-Mar by appointment. Guided tours on request
14:50
Restaurant Aubergine search
Savor novel vegetarian, Mediterranean, and Persian dishes in a Michelin-acclaimed setting.
60 min · Goslar
Overnight here
e.g. Campingplatz Sennhütte · Campingplatz Am Kreuzeck

Day 2 Wernigerode & the Brocken

6 curated stops
Transit
1h27
Finish
~17:45
Temperature
11.3°C–21.5°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
16.4h
10:00
Wernigerode Castle Museum schloss-wernigerode.de read more map ↗
Tour the grand halls of a medieval hilltop fortress.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken · Adults €6; children 6-14: €3.00; under 6 free; family card €15.00
open: May-Oct: daily 10:00-18:00; Nov-Apr: Tu-F 10:00-17:00
11:00
Wernigerode Castle read more map ↗
Wander through ancient grounds with panoramic town views.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken
12:00
Emperor Tower read more map ↗
Climb for sweeping views from this historic stone tower.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken · Free
open: 24 hours a day
13:10
Steinerne Renne harzlife.de read more map ↗
Experience small waterfalls and rapids in a scenic gorge.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken
14:10
Admire striking granite rock formations rising from the landscape.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken
15:15
Harz Narrow Gauge Railways hsb-wr.de read more
Ride scenic steam trains through the lush Harz mountain valleys.
90 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken
16:45
Harzer Baumkuchen Cafe harzer-baumkuchen.de map ↗
Savor freshly baked Baumkuchen cakes in a colorful cafe.
60 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken · Expect to pay €4-5 for a 200 g piece of cake.
open: M-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su and holidays 12:00-18:00
Overnight here
e.g. Christianental · Hasseröder Hof

Day 3 Around Wernigerode & the Brocken

6 curated stops
Transit
0h43
Finish
~16:20
Temperature
11.3°C–21.5°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
16.4h
09:00
Kleine Renne read more map ↗
Watch a cascading mountain stream flow over rocks in a natural monument.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken
10:00
Mönchsbuche read more map ↗
Stand beneath an ancient beech tree, a natural monument steeped in lore.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken
11:10
Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode luftfahrtmuseum-wernigerode.de map ↗
Gaze at aircraft displayed indoors and on the roof.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken · Adults €8.00, Children 6-15 €5.00. Under 6 free
open: Daily 10:00-18:00 except 24 and 25 Dec and 01 Jan
12:10
Harz Museum search map ↗
Explore the region's geology, mining, and wildlife in exhibits.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken · Adults €2. Reductions available
open: M-Sa and public holidays 10:00-17:00
13:10
Smallest House search map ↗
Witness the surprisingly livable space of this tiny Baroque house.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken · €1
open: May-Oct: daily 10:00-16:00; Nov-Apr: Tu-Su 10:00-16:00
14:30
Firefighting Museum search map ↗
Discover historic firefighting tools and local heritage.
50 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken · By donation
open: Th 14:30-16:30; Sa 14:30-17:00
15:20
Enjoy good food in a quiet, historic cellar restaurant under the town hall.
60 min · Wernigerode & the Brocken · Mains €10.80-25.80
open: Apr-Oct: daily from 11:30; variable opening hours at other times
Overnight here
e.g. Christianental · Hasseröder Hof

Day 4 Quedlinburg

4 curated stops
Transit
1h01
Finish
~15:10
Temperature
11.8°C–22.3°C
Rainy days
~8
Daylight
16.4h
09:25
Blasii Church read more map ↗
Experience jazz, classical music, or dance performances in a historic setting.
50 min · Quedlinburg
10:30
Stiftskirche St Servatii und Domschatz domschatzquedlinburg.de
Admire German Romanesque architecture and ancient treasures within the church.
50 min · Quedlinburg
open: Apr - Oct: Tu-Sa 10:00 - 17:30, Su & holidays 12:00 - 17:30; Nov - Mar: Tu-Sa 10:00 - 15:30, Su & holidays 12:00 - 15:30; closed 24-25 Dec & 1 Jan
11:35
Lyonel-Feininger Galerie feininger-galerie.de
Discover Bauhaus art hidden from the Nazis in a charming gallery.
50 min · Quedlinburg
open: Apr - Oct: Tu-Su 10:00 - 18:00; Nov - Mar: Tu-Su 10:00 - 17:00
12:40
NordHarzer Stadtebundtheater search
Watch drama, ballet, musicals, or concerts in a vibrant theater.
90 min · Quedlinburg
14:10
Enjoy nostalgic East German comfort food in a smoky, cozy pub.
60 min · Quedlinburg
open: 11:00 - 01:00

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