Things to do in Wernigerode

Things to do in Wernigerode

1. 
   Do

   Harz Narrow Gauge Railways

   Harzer Schmalspurbahnen

   Explore the Harz mountains on the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways - a network of charming railway lines that take you to some of the most beautiful parts of the Harz. Take a steam train to the top of the Harz's highest mountain, the legendary Brocken, or discover the picturesque Selke Valley by rail. A rail journey to Nordhausen on the far side of the Harz, 60 km away, takes 2½ hours. Wernigerode is home to the main terminus for the railways. There is a second station in Wernigerode - Bahnhof Westerntor.

   Wheelchair accessible
2. 
   DoSummit

   Armeleuteberg

   Head down Westernstraße from the Marktplatz and through the Western Gate Tower. Turn L at the Westernkreuzung crossroads into Salzburgstraße. Continue straight up the long winding forest road called Die Winde. After just under 3 km you reach the Försterplatz and restaurant of Armeleuteberg, named after the hill. The Emperor Tower (Kaiserturm) is above the inn about 400 m away and has super views of the town. The return leg is via the Zwölfmorgental valley.

   478 m high
3. Do Not mapped

   Harz Hiking Award Scheme

   Harzer Wandernadel

   There are over 200 checkpoints in the Harz Hiking Award Scheme, several of which are in the Wernigerode area. Equipped with a pass book and set of maps the idea is to visit the checkpoints usually sited at places of interest - ruined castles, hilltops, viewing points, lakes and museums - and stamp your pass book. You can earn badges for the number of stamps collected and there are also special badges for collecting stamps on themed routes like the Inner German Border. The pass book and maps can be bought at tourist or information offices in the area or online.

   Pass book €2, map set €7.50

4. Do Not mapped

   Hiking in the local area

   Wernigerode is a great base for hiking in the northern Harz. Destinations that are within reach include the summit of the mighty Brocken, the Harz's highest mountain (14 km round walk via the Steinerne Renne pub); the town of Ilsenburg (11 km round trip), the Otto Rocks (10 km round trip) and the historic town of Blankenburg (13 km round trip). Another trail, the Upper Harz Crag Trail (Oberharzer Klippenweg - 12 km round trip) takes in several of the well-known tors in the area with great views of the surrounding countryside. More information is given on the town website (link at start of article)

5. Do Not mapped

   Market Place to Wernigerode Castle

   From the market square (Marktplatz) head down Marktstraße to the end, turn L into J.S.Bach Straße, at Schöne Ecke follow the Burgberg road uphill, turn R by the Fürstengrotte restaurant onto the steep path (Schlossaufstieg) up to the castle. Distance: about 1.3 km. Time: 30 min. Return by foot or on the road train (Schlossbahn or Bimmelbahn)

6. DoTheme park

   Karls PopUp Festival

   Der Eintritt ist frei. Einige Attraktionen sind kostenpflichtig.

   Closed · opens 9 am·Free entry

7. DoPark

   Bürgerpark Wernigerode

   27 Dornbergsweg

   Closed · opens 9 am

8. DoEscape room

   Harz Escape

   Klintgasse 3

9. DoCinema

   Volkslichtspiele Wernigerode

   Salzbergstraße 1

10. DoLive music venue

    Remise

    Marktstraße 1

11. DoSummit

    Amelungskopf

    379 m high

12. DoSummit

    Eichberg Nord

    435 m high

13. DoSummit

    Eichberg Süd

    486 m high

14. DoSummit

    Henkersberg

    478 m high

15. DoSummit

    Horstberg

    288 m high

16. DoSummit

    Kakemike

    356 m high

17. DoSummit

    Kegelkopf

    430 m high

18. DoSummit

    Schützenberg

    488 m high

19. DoSummit

    Ziegenberg

    297 m high

20. DoLive music venue

    Elmo Klub Wernigerode

    Am Köhlerteich 2

21. DoEscape room

    Escape Room Wernigerode Harzgames

    Giesserweg 3

22. DoLive music venue

    Konzerthaus Liebfrauen

    Liebfrauenkirchhof 5

23. DoJazz bar

    Jazzclub Wernigerode

    Marktstraße 1

24. DoZoo

    Kleintiergehege im Bürgerpark

    Dornbergsweg 27

25. DoPark

    Spielplatz Lustgarten

26. DoBowling alley

    Harz Bowling

    Bahnhofstraße 33

27. DoZoo

    Wild Park Wernigerode Christianental

    Open now · open 24 hours·Limited wheelchair access

28. DoWater park

    Brockenbad

    Wheelchair accessible

29. DoWater park

    Waldhofbad

    Closed · opens 9 am

30. DoSummit

    Astberg

    475 m high

31. DoSummit

    Blockshornberg

    320 m high

32. DoSummit

    Braunekohlberg

    388 m high

33. DoSummit

    Harburg

    438 m high

34. DoSummit

    Jägerkopf

    444 m high

35. DoSummit

    Kapitelsberg

    403 m high

36. DoSummit

    Kühnenkopf

    478 m high

37. DoSummit

    Markhardtberg

    428 m high

38. DoSummit

    Organistenkopf

    389 m high

39. DoSummit

    Rasselkopf

    448 m high

40. DoSummit

    Ratskopf

    343 m high

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