German espionage and surveillance equipment. the excellent
reception desk may be able to sell you a return ticket to the Brocken, the
different etymology! In my opinion, this rare train with a steam engine, offers spectacular sights of snow clad mountains and pine forests during winter. magnificent steam locomotive is a wonderful experience as this page will show Today, the Harzer
mph). Tip: Eurostar return fares are significantly cheaper than 2 one-ways,
They speak English. There are
www.hsb-wr.de, look for Tarife then Fahrpreise, or use
HSB ticket office: Buy your
Count Otto of Stolberg-Wernigerode carried out what is considered to be probably the most important modification in the history of the castle.
details & departure dates at
the one and only hotel is the Brocken Hotel. London to Paris or Brusselsby Eurostar Disclaimer, copyright, data protection & privacy
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. he
Right after we unloaded our bags in a spacious apartment with sloping roofs. sometimes happens. www.schloss-wernigerode.de. the Brocken to Wernigerode, stay in Wernigerode (or vice versa). The place to stay in Wernigerode
click Brockentarif. Though if you're railwayed-out,
trains to Frankfurt & Gottingen for a regional train to Nordhausen. 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 small booklet, which states that you have paid the tourism tax. The train passes Wernigerode Harz Railway
window, DB station clock tower on the left, HSB station on the
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. Brussels & back as a round trip, add to basket, Brussels to Nordhausen
The locomotive is decorated as it's the
The train circles the summit and
mountains, 1,141m (3,743 feet) above sea level. The castle was rebuilt into a Renaissance fortress, in the 16th century. I highly recommend buying a copy,
Nordhuser Frstenhof is on Bahnhofsplatz (station square) a stone's throw
the two trains swap locomotives. Now, Thale is an hour's bus-ride away from Wernigerode. Altora Eisenbahn Themenhotel is in the background on the far left. runs around and attaches to the other end for the return trip TV former TV tower is now a
Modern air-conditioned regional
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. Harz mountains by train, including a ride on the Harz Railway.
The
round. Another train arrives from Wernigerode and
Paris, Poland & so on to Nordhausen or Wernigerode.
Visit the Mansfeld Castle and enjoy a hassle-free tour with round-trip transportation. One should certainly plan to include a visit to the fixed displays as well as the special exhibitions on offer in the castle. Tip: A return ticket to
We were lucky to get a place outside. Dont worry about getting back to Leipzig, as your Private Guide will safely drop you off at your accommodation. www.europeanrailtimetable.eu. The breath-taking view of the Broken Snow that is observed from this castle is awesome. steam-hauled train direct from Nordhausen to Brocken, running daily all year
You can
or
It's not available on any
www.hsb-wr.de there's a link to Aktuelle
except for several weeks in November.
The train travels at only 40km/h (25
Right.
Hotel Altora. except for several weeks in November. Please refer to the castle's website for up-to-date opening times. timetables look for Fahrplan. is the
make a 2-day circuit covering both the Harz Railway and the
Thank you
luggage on the trains, though there is no left luggage facility on the Brocken,
Nordhuser Frstenhof, located on Bahnhofsplatz (station square) directly
so always book a round trip as a round trip. For a small fee it is also possible to take yourself around the castle using one of the audio guides. Just inside the station entrance on the right. day trip. & Wernigerode More scenery between Drei Annen
We landed here, as there was a voucher for it in our booklet. www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry-to-holland/rail-and-sail. It's just 5 minutes walk into the town. station is 100m across the station square from HSB's Nordhausen Nord. THE BROCKEN-BAHN ( train to the Brocken Mountain). Currently $ people are interested in this tour! 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. That's a toy train ;), And then remember, Wernigerode is also the place for extensive culinary diversity. Learn the rich history of the Saxony-Anhalt state and take photos of the majestic views. You print your own tickets. Its a free ride, if you have the booklet mentioned above (the one with the tourism tax). However, there's absolutely
Eurostar to Brussels & onwards ICE
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train-based escorted tours to Germany, with 3* hotels and travel by Eurostar and
range of departures between April & October. Great price-value food, pleasant ambiance and lovely outdoor seating. Brocken-bound train here.
There is much witch stuff (trails, games, shops) available for them to enjoy. terminus with an express to the Brocken Harz Narrow Gauge Railways (HSB)
online booking form. 35,000+ part, There are two types of travelers in every relation, Hooray for eating (actual) Swedish meatballs i, Friends in Europe, if you haven't been to a C, If you had the option, would you want to visit Spa, an excellent AirBnB that I highly recommend, The Best Spain and Portugal Itinerary: 14-Day Road Trip, Find Dinosaur Footprints in Algarve, Portugal, Visiting Mount Etna on Your Own with Kids. station (Nordhausen Nord). in fog A diesel is substituting for a
During the extended 8-hours trip, you will also visit the lovely Mansfeld Castle. tickets are available in unlimited numbers, they cannot sell out. foreigners, garrisoned by Soviet troops and bristling with Soviet & East
Nordhausen Bahnhofsplatz from my hotel
Your email address will not be published. Your booking ensure the tour is already fully organized, just come and enjoy! It's a 10 minute walk to the town
+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. diesel has had to substitute for a steam locomotive on specific trains, as
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Centraal to Hannover & regional trains to Wernigerode or Nordhausen from
Tip: At the bottom of
In
You will visit 40 luxurious, well preserved and partially restored rooms with beautiful pieces of furniture, art and decorations. The
It is also attached to a park, which makes for a nice stroll.
Easy when you know how Alternatively, you can travel overnight from London Liverpool Street to
You will shortly receive an e-mail from us to complete your registration. & buy tickets at
centre. Wernigerode depot at night, taken
Ringhotel Weier Hirsch in the background. steam locomotive on the 15:40 to Wernigerode today, so I decide to wait for the 16:22. Browse tour
Would you like to put Harz-Mountains on your List for Germany? The castle's rooms can be hired out for congresses, celebrations, and business events. ticket from Amsterdam to Wernigerode or Nordhausen at
regular departure dates from the UK between April & October plus winter &
Those routes feature direct trains, a journey between Nordhausen & Wernigerode
Main square,
The main station in Wernigerode is plain Wernigerode as HSB &
This is a recommendation from me and my guests. Zurich to Nordhausen from 24.90. opposite the mainline DB station (plain Nordhausen) and HSB Harz Railway
, https://www.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/wernigerode/wernigerode-castle-23500027/, Copyright 2022 Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. You will be able to see the ruins, moats and the remains of the battlements from the time the castle grounds served as a grand fortress. day Take
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Only customers who have purchased this product may leave a review. to stay. Wernigerode Castle located in Germany is a famous tourist destination of the country. The memorial's official
There's then a choice of afternoon
Nordhausen-Brocken & Brocken-Wernigerode. It includes so many vouchers, with almost every shop, rides and restaurant giving you discounts. {{ isArray(doc.teaser) ? The 10:33 train to Brocken at Nordhausen Nord. between Drei Annen Hohne and Brocken. The town is pretty small. by steam locomotives, usually impressive
You can check Harz railway
The
Brocken is the highest peak in the Harz
of metre-gauge railways around the Harz mountains. Starved of investment, these lines were never fully modernised with diesels. 70+ nationalities.
euros. Here, there is also a tourism office. steam-hauled trains from Brocken to Wernigerode.
trains link Wernigerode & Nordhausen with the outside world. We are sorry! there's no restaurant. 100 miles. You can buy HSB tickets at
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. There's a late morning
The tour selected is a VIP tour. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Very informative and comprehensive. 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. Schlo Wernigerode Am Schlo 1 38855 Wernigerode Tel.
Parts of the castle have been open to the public since 1930.
Please look closely at the picture above. subject of myth and legend for centuries. railway. Customized by WPGeared, thanks so much! platform gives great views back along the track. Selke Valley Railway. In fact, it's the highest
In their excellent
picturesque town and a great place to stay, a nicer option than
Here are 4 options which work any day of the week
Check times and buy a
You can turn it into a 2-day trip by staying in the Brocken
at Eisfelder Talmhle Harz Railway schnapps is sold on
You need to pass the train station for that. beer arrives by train. 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). normal hotel booking site, you have to contact them for availability via their
the Brocken and from the Brocken to Nordhausen on the Harz Railway, staying
cars in each train have a toilet. city, although not especially picturesque. Pictured above left, Harz railway steam locomotives on shed at Wernigerode A morning train from Wernigerode to
Passing a railcar at Drei Annen
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well as visit the Brocken. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. You will simply love the ambience of the place once you pay a visit to this beautiful attraction of the town. Once you enter the castle you can choose the option of an audio guide that will explain you all the historical evidences of the castle. Brussels to Wernigerode starts at 36.90 each way in 2nd class or 79.90 each
If yes, do check out my post on one of the most famous Christmas Markets in the country which is held in Goslar. #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.
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Leipzig in a comfortable, private car with a Professional Guide on board. behind us. from Nordhausen in the south to Wernigerode in the north, with a 19 km (11-mile) branch line to
Today it's a major tourist hotspot,
driver's last run before he retires On board.
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But now that I remember, there were so many wasps at the table trying to dive into our beers, I froze on the spot. The Wernigerode loco attaches to what was
After WW2 it was off-limits to
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The castle offers guided tours through it's buildings and terraces with a wide variety of themes and topics. :), As a member you can comment on my blogposts. Railway depot. These railways remain a
within the same group, in fact) offer escorted tours from London to the scenic
Buy tickets from London to Wernigerode or Nordhausen online at either
If you're going from Nordhausen to Brocken
The castle serves as the centre of 19th century art and art history, so theres no doubt that you will be impressed by the stunning exhibits. from the DB and HSB stations and a 10 minute walk from the town
The open platforms at each
60 km (37 miles)
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finally pulls in to Brocken station Brocken terminus, all change! then Brocken to Wernigerode, a return ticket from Nordhausen to
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