At the back of the train, the rear
Tip: Eurostar return fares are significantly cheaper than 2 one-ways,
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If you are in an Airbnb Apartment (like we were- it cost 70 /night total for three people) or a hotel, you are bound to get a, As an owner of this tiny booklet, you will be travelling free on the bus :), Like every German city, if you find your way, Please look closely at the picture above. & Wernigerode More scenery between Drei Annen
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. details & departure dates online, then call 01904 527120 to book or use their
www.bahn.de. day trip. the page on
Nordhausen is a pleasant enough
terminus with an express to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways (HSB)
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Currently $ people are interested in this tour! picturesque town and a great place to stay, a nicer option than
Centraal to Hannover & regional trains to Wernigerode or Nordhausen from
Castle Wernigerode Address: Am Schloss 1, 38855 Wernigerode, Germany, Castle Wernigerode Contact Number: +49-3943553030. right behind the tram. 60 km (37 miles)
Count Otto of Stolberg-Wernigerode carried out what is considered to be probably the most important modification in the history of the castle. The town is pretty small. The Brocken is shrouded in mist for up to 300 days a
For a small fee it is also possible to take yourself around the castle using one of the audio guides. euros.
Nordhausen-Brocken & Brocken-Wernigerode. For a trip up the Brocken
Wernigerode is a lovely
tickets at the counter. You get to cover the
excellent
foreigners, garrisoned by Soviet troops and bristling with Soviet & East
We very much enjoyed the interiors. Theres plenty to admire about the romantic architecture of the castle, with a different silhouette visible every 45 as you move around the outer courtyard, surrounded by mysterious woodlands. right. Hohne Scenery between Drei Annen Hohne
magnificent steam locomotive is a wonderful experience as this page will show Today, the Harzer
www.thetrainline.com. You can turn it into a 2-day trip by staying in the Brocken
German espionage and surveillance equipment. If you're going from Nordhausen to Brocken
printer. premier (1st class). Now, Thale is an hour's bus-ride away from Wernigerode. Once you reach the Wernigerode town situated on the north slopes of the Harz mountains, you will notice a gorgeous hilltop castle looking down at the streets of timber-framed houses. The
Altora Eisenbahn Themenhotel certainly can. it's the same price.
Intercity train
You will provide the hotel address in payment process. The castle offers guided tours through it's buildings and terraces with a wide variety of themes and topics. but book early, it gets booked up in the summer.
You will shortly receive an e-mail from us to complete your registration.
Mountains. The memorial's official
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Leipzig in a comfortable, private car with a Professional Guide on board. to stay. Day 1, travel from Wernigerode to
walk from the town's main square. Rail Map of Europe: Reproduced from
Browse tour
the station on the day, or indeed on board the train. train-based escorted tours to Germany, with 3* hotels and travel by Eurostar and
They speak English. There is much witch stuff (trails, games, shops) available for them to enjoy. website
Highly recommended and super cheap. and what I did myself, staying in the
You will also have some free time to walk around the inner and outer countyards by yourself, which is a great opportunity to take amazing photos and to visit the lovely castle cafe.. centre. You can check Harz railway
trains to Cologne & Hannover for regional trains to Wernigerode. Brocken-bound train here. Brocken. Tip: The HSB station in
In Nordhausen, DB's Nordhausen
Visit the Mansfeld Castle and enjoy a hassle-free tour with round-trip transportation.
You can check Harz railway
mainline DB station on the right. Would you like to put Harz-Mountains on your List for Germany? The former TV tower is now a hotel
online booking form. you were going from London to Nordhausen, but back from Wernigerode to
Browse tour
Nordhuser Frstenhof &
Which is lucky for us, because travelling on the Harz railway behind a
The observation deck is on the
The Buses leave from the Bus-Station (which is next to the train station).
tickets are available in unlimited numbers, they cannot sell out. www.schloss-wernigerode.de. The train circles the summit and
In
Weekend in Wernigerode & Thale - Harz Mountains of Germany. Google Translate. There are also three garden and park areas recognized as national precious cultural monuments., Your Professional Private Guide will give you the most informative and personal tour of the castle. , https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/wernigerode/wernigerode-castle-23500027/, Copyright 2022 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. the two trains swap locomotives. You name it and they have it :). round. luggage on the trains, though there is no left luggage facility on the Brocken,
Nordhuser Frstenhof is on Bahnhofsplatz (station square) a stone's throw
In my opinion, this rare train with a steam engine, offers spectacular sights of snow clad mountains and pine forests during winter. Its a free ride, if you have the booklet mentioned above (the one with the tourism tax). left, the Goslar to Hannover train on the right. www.greatrail.com, click the search icon and search for 'Harz'. You'll instantly recognise the hotel from the remarkable 'Cabaret'
driver's last run before he retires On board. Elend station. Brocken about to leave. the television tower is now a hotel & restaurant, there are several cafes with
Nordhausen Nord travel centre:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts. centre-cab diesel locomotives, and local services are operated with diesel
Day 2, travel on the equally scenic
end of the car are great for viewing. HSB ticket office: Buy your
Book early, it gets booked up quickly in summer. The castle was rebuilt into a Renaissance fortress, in the 16th century. Great price-value food, pleasant ambiance and lovely outdoor seating. walk from the town centre, and directly opposite the Harz Railway steam depot. It is not permitted to drive a private vehicle all the way to the castle, however, a shuttle service is offered by the Schlossbahn or Bimmelbahn (both castle passenger services). These cookies are required to enable the basic functionality of the website. Adults / Pensioners: 7.00 , Children 6-14 years: 3.50 , Children under 6 years: free entry, Family pass: 17.50 . In Nordhausen, the
Or just use Google Translate. Today two museum tours lead visitors through more than 40 furnished (partly original) grand living quarters of the German nobility. These cookies do not store any personal information. take
This is a recommendation from me and my guests. In the restaurant at dinner, my
day Take
London to Paris or Brusselsby Eurostar Disclaimer, copyright, data protection & privacy
mountains, 1,141m (3,743 feet) above sea level. It includes so many vouchers, with almost every shop, rides and restaurant giving you discounts. 4 days. platform is full of passengers waiting for train back down.
read about how Drei Annen Hohne got its name here. staying in Nordhausen. to & from the Brocken are hauled
The train travels at only 40km/h (25
overnight in Nordhausen. regular departure dates from the UK between April & October plus winter &
The Nordhausen-Brocken train
Here are 4 options which work any day of the week
www.bahn.de. The Wernigerode loco attaches to what was
Buy tickets from London to Wernigerode or Nordhausen online at either
But voucher or not, they offer a wonderful continental breakfast. minor part of the East German State Railway, the Deutsche Reichsbahn,
32.90 each way. www.hsb-wr.de. Ringhotel Weier Hirsch in the background.
So folks, that's 48 hours of exploring! centre. Those routes feature direct trains, a journey between Nordhausen & Wernigerode
You will simply love the ambience of the place once you pay a visit to this beautiful attraction of the town. Most trains including all trains
These railways remain a
If walking is your thing, there will be innumerable colorful lanes, mountain streets that go up and down steep slopes and Cafes to sip a Cappuccino. And then there is this ice cream shop, quite close to the shop with the many witches for sale. beer arrives by train. Nordhausen Bahnhofsplatz from my hotel
but you must print them out, so only do this if you have access to a
On the top, there were tiny huts selling stuff, cafe's with exquisite meals and restaurants with the German vacation food of finger-chips with ketchup and mayonnaise. the Brocken and from the Brocken to Nordhausen on the Harz Railway, staying
the rear of our train from Nordhausen. It overlooks the Harz Railway steam depot
We stopped by even the next day! After WW2 it was off-limits to
Right after we unloaded our bags in a spacious apartment with sloping roofs. www.hsb-wr.de there's a link to Aktuelle
Brocken is the highest peak in the Harz
sometimes happens. Nordhuser Frstenhof, located on Bahnhofsplatz (station square) directly
depot on the approach to Wernigerode station. gtag('js', new Date());
It's open to the public,
just across the road from the
Just
Join an exclusive One-Day Trip and visit the Wernigerode and Mansfield Castles with a 5-Stars Private Guide, Explore the charming Wernigerode Castle to experience the luxurious lifestyle of German electors and kings, Visit the outer courtyard of the Mansfeld Castle to admire its classical castle architecture, Take amazing photos of the magnificent courtyards and picturesque landscapes of Harz mountains as you learn about the history of Saxony-Anhalt, Enjoy a full-day excursion with comfortable car transportation and pick up and drop off service to your accommodation. Hotel Altora. on the right as the train approaches Wernigerode. I think we spent about two hours there, watching the replica of the Brocken Train go up and down the mountains, the super detailed copies of different German buildings and the Harz region.
You can also buy tickets
Brussels to Wernigerode starts at 36.90 each way in 2nd class or 79.90 each
Rail Discoveries offers several
The
So folks, that's 48 hours of exploring! across the road, you can select a Railway Room to have a view of the Harz
The jewel in the Harz Railway's
You can buy HSB tickets at
calls at Schierke, the only intermediate station on the 11-mile branch line
elend literally means misery in German, but the place name may have a
It's in German, for
European Rail Timetable. platform gives great views back along the track. behind us. Thank you
Would you like to put Harz-Mountains on your List for Germany?
details & departure dates at
stations are side by side. In their excellent
This not
:).
restaurant and hotel Wernigerode is visible from the
he
from Nordhausen in the south to Wernigerode in the north, with a 19 km (11-mile) branch line to
Right. Brocken is valid for this and cheaper than buying one-ways
It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. There's a late morning
around 2h05, so it's significantly quicker than going from Nordhausen, although
You can send the empty glasses back on the train, too.. Just inside the station entrance on the right. doc.teaser[doc.teaser.length - 1] : doc.teaser | limitTo : 60 : 0 }} Wernigerode Tourismus GmbH Tourist-Information Marktplatz 10 38855 Wernigerode, info@wernigerode-tourismus.de Tel. guests. = Nordhausen-Brocken-Wernigerode & Nordhausen-Hasselfelde-Harzgerode-Quedinburg.
An error has occurred. square adjacent to the hotel does good beer and Italian food. The train passes Wernigerode Harz Railway
That's a toy train ;) We loved this museum! The open platforms at each
steam-hauled train direct from Nordhausen to Brocken, running daily all year
Lets start where we (me and two of my guests- In August 2019) walked down the colorful alleys of the quiet little medieval town of Wernigerode. THE BROCKEN-BAHN ( train to the Brocken Mountain).
station platform, when the Brocken isn't shrouded
trains link Wernigerode & Nordhausen with the outside world. Enjoy a relaxing getaway on a wonderful tour of Wernigerode Castle and Mansfeld Castle with the all the way service of a Professional Private Guide. Taking on water at Eisfelder
Starved of investment, these lines were never fully modernised with diesels. The entry fee to this castle is the minimum and can be visited at any point of the season. Details can be found in the privacy policy . But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. year and frequently snow-capped from September to May, hardly surprising it's been the
In the late 17th century after the devastation of the thirty year war, Count Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode began reconstructing the castle remains in the baroque style as a romantic castle residence for himself. Wernigerode depot at night, taken
I look forward to hearing your Feedback!! By all means explore the whole
Several
We did not have it on plan (but happened to catch a glimpse of it). On the Brocken itself,
You can book a Railway room with steam views. Very informative and comprehensive. Beautifully located on the Harz Mountain this castle serves as a major attraction of the town. Quedlinburg
crown is the line to the top of the Brocken, completed in 1899. A few trains are hauled by
Simply look up train times & buy tickets
Our train then changes direction, as the junction to the Brocken is
only tells you about any current service alterations, it will tell you if a
steam locomotive on the 15:40 to Wernigerode today, so I decide to wait for the 16:22. There are
online at www.hsb-wr.de,
Check times and buy a
I post monthly. the Rail Map of Europe courtesy of
The locomotive quickly
We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Please refer to the castle's website for up-to-date opening times. Posting just a few pictures, so that there are enough surprises left for you when you visit in person. window, DB station clock tower on the left, HSB station on the
Brussels to Wernigerode from 36.90. station is 100m across the station square from HSB's Nordhausen Nord. There's a raised observation deck
Modern air-conditioned regional
Harz mountains by train, including a ride on the Harz Railway. see
There's then a choice of afternoon
HSB website www.hsb-wr.de,
trains to Frankfurt & Gottingen for a regional train to Nordhausen. ICE high-speed train. Your hotel
there's no restaurant. Thank you for subscribing to the newsletter! The castle's rooms can be hired out for congresses, celebrations, and business events. Return tickets are valid for 3 days. Schlo Wernigerode Am Schlo 1 38855 Wernigerode Tel. +49 3943 - 55 30 30 Fax +49 3943 - 55 30 55zentrale(at)schloss-wernigerode.dewww.schloss-wernigerode.de. These cookies are necessary to optimise (optimize US, optimise UK) our website to meet your personal needs. except for several weeks in November. Stena Line Rail & Sail service with a cosy private cabin with
GRJ offers 5-star escorted tours
see the Stena Line RailSail page
within the same group, in fact) offer escorted tours from London to the scenic
Passing a local railcar service
+49 3943 - 55 378 35 More informationTourist-Information Wernigerode, May - October Monday - Friday from 9.00 to 19.00 Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00 Sunday from 10.00 to 15.00November - April Monday - Friday from 9.00 to 18.00 Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00 Sunday from 10.00 to 15.00 Closed on Christmas Day & New Year. almost all year round: Option 1, stay in Nordhausen and take the Harz Railway to the Brocken as a
perhaps ask the hotel to look after your bags for a couple of hours for a few
more info here.
check out. mountains in Russia. Ringhotel Weier Hirsch is a family-run 4-star hotel dating from 1717 right on the town's main square
These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. A few meters down the street, an unusual sight (but typical to the Harz Mountains) echoed: The town is pretty small. reception desk may be able to sell you a return ticket to the Brocken, the
range of departures between April & October. Easy when you know how Alternatively, you can travel overnight from London Liverpool Street to
The castle sits on top of a large rock and is surrounded by a forest, making it a perfect place for a relaxing getaway from the city. Its a very nice place to be with kids. The Wernigerode Castle was originally a medieval fort offering a stronghold for the German emperors of the middle ages during their hunting excursions in the Harz. Wernigerode to the Brocken takes
However, such is the tourist traffic heading up the Brocken, you
steam-hauled trains from Brocken to Wernigerode. There's a late morning
line up the Brocken. Amsterdam Centraal using
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Parts of the castle have been open to the public since 1930. Join us on a full-day trip to visit a leading representation of North-German historicism, the Wernigerode Castle. London to Brussels by Eurostar starts at 52
The 10:33 train to Brocken at Nordhausen Nord. The pizzeria La Stazione on the station
ticket from Amsterdam to Wernigerode or Nordhausen at
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Today it's a major tourist hotspot,
Option 3, stay in Nordhausen, take the Harz Railway to the Brocken, then from
Talmhle, the junction station for the Selketalbahn to Stiege & Hasselfelde. They have a
several daily direct trains between Nordhausen & Brocken and between Wernigerode
normal hotel booking site, you have to contact them for availability via their
Option 2, stay in Wernigerode and take the Harz Railway to the Brocken as a
serves an equally good lunch and dinner, where your beer arrives by model
at Eisfelder Talmhle Harz Railway schnapps is sold on
English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Private Full-Day Trip to Wernigerode Castle and Mansfeld Castle, All the way service of 5-Stars Guide with Official License speaking fluently in chosen language, Ticket to the Wernigerode Castle to see the luxurious interiors (7 and 8-hours option), Sightseeing of the Mansfeld Castle from outside (only 8-hours option), Private transport in air-conditioned car with pick up and drop off service in Leipzig, Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information, Cancel your booking for free up to 24-hours before activity starts to receive a FULL REFUND of your money, You buy directly from the Tour Operator, without intermediaries, 5 years of experience, 25 894 satisfied customers, Customer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Each trip purchased is one meal for a malnourished child. Altora Eisenbahn Themenhotel in Wernigerode. You will be picked up by us from the hotel. Tip: At the bottom of
Drei Annen Hohne, junction
ticket prices at
10-day tour to the Harz Mountains with train travel to & from the UK, with a
Journey's end: The 16:22 train
the Brocken is the same price from Nordhausen as from Wernigerode. The locomotive is decorated as it's the
Main square,
:), As a member you can comment on my blogposts. Selke Valley Railway from Nordhausen to Quedlinburg. It faces across the road to the Harz
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Pictured above left, Harz railway steam locomotives on shed at Wernigerode A morning train from Wernigerode to
Hohne & Wernigerode Wernigerode castle,
you get more for your money! Please look closely at the picture above. Tip: A return ticket to
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see Wikipedia page about Mittelbau-Dora. The train now gets a lot busier with passengers joining the
Buy online at
If yes, do check out my post on one of the most famous Christmas Markets in the country which is held in Goslar. the Brocken to Wernigerode, stay in Wernigerode (or vice versa). You need to pass the train station for that. Learn the rich history of the Saxony-Anhalt state and take photos of the majestic views. railways of Germany's Harz mountains were locked away behind the Iron Curtain, a
check your email to confirm your subscription. opposite the mainline DB station (plain Nordhausen) and HSB Harz Railway
The place is on the other side of the city. Another train arrives from Wernigerode and
train times at the official HSB website,
Every sight was beautiful and breathtaking from up there!
So if
between Drei Annen Hohne and Brocken.
Ringhotel Weier Hirsch is a 4-star hotel right on the town's main square
tickets at the counter Wernigerode Bahnhofsplatz, HSB station on the left. & buy tickets at
However, there's absolutely
Wernigerode Castle & Mansfield Castle Private One-Day Trip. well as visit the Brocken. from anywhere in Germany to Wernigerode or Nordhausen at the German Railways
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(DB)
Altora Eisenbahn Themenhotel is just 3 minutes walk from the station, 5 minutes
gtag('config', 'UA-2191308-1', { 'anonymize_ip': true }); Smokin' A Harz Railway 2-10-2 tank engine about to leave Wernigerode
subject of myth and legend for centuries.
They hang about in the windows of every second shop. Both have
station (Nordhausen Nord). #FindYourCityBreak# # Original German# Weigengrod Palace and Garden (Palace Wernigerode) was originally an ancient castle in the Middle Ages to ensure the safety of the German emperor's hunting path in the Harz area, which was converted into a Renaissance-style defense facility in the 16th century. timetables look for Fahrplan.
& restaurant Two companies (sister companies
city, although not especially picturesque. Nordhausen is Nordhausen Nord, but it's only 100m from the
An extensive photo diary with travel tips and things to do. railcars. now involves at least one change of train. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. murals on its exterior.
The place to stay in Wernigerode
at the end of Wernigerode platform, overlooking the depot, pictured above right.
Zurich to Nordhausen from 24.90. Taking the Train up to Schloss Wernigerode, When a Hot Air Balloon Landed on a Building, Go on a Butterfly Safari in the Netherlands. around 3h10, as the fare is the same as from Wernigerode, you could argue
The place to stay in Nordhausen
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. built 1954-1956, the most powerful German narrow-gauge steam locomotives
Go to
peak in northern Germany, the next highest point to the east is in the Ural
Buy
When you arrive, you are dropped off very close to the train station of Thale. one-way or 78 return in standard class, 115 one-way, 199 return standard
can now regard Nordhausen-Brocken and Wernigerode-Brocken as main lines. ever built. way in 1st class. 100 miles. Though if you're railwayed-out,
It has a restaurant, bar and even free sauna. Railway depot. Nordhausen Nord station, on the
Nordhausen to the Brocken takes
The castle itself is not accessible by wheel chair, however, the surrounding terraced gardens are. The breath-taking view of the Broken Snow that is observed from this castle is awesome.
trains, a return is simply two one-ways, it makes no difference. station for the branch line up the Brocken. website is www.buchenwald.de. 1970s
west side of the Bahnhofsplatz, 100m from the Nordhausen mainline station &
www.europeanrailtimetable.eu. finally pulls in to Brocken station Brocken terminus, all change! the excellent
Here, there is also a tourism office. You can
The depot observation deck is on the left. policy. I think we paid 5 per person. During the extended 8-hours trip, you will also visit the lovely Mansfeld Castle. Schmalspurbahnen (HSB, Harz Narrow Gauge Railways) operates a 140 km network
Passing a railcar at Drei Annen
means of transport as well as tourist attraction and trains run daily all year
Nordhuser Frstenhof in Nordhausen then the
mph). www.raileurope.com
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