Schierke Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Brocken Railway (German: Brockenbahn) is one of three tourist metre gauge railways which together with the Harz Railway and Selke Valley Railway form the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways railway network in the Harz mountain range of Germany. Steam locomotive 99 7243: It runs from the station of Drei Annen Hohne at 542 m (1,778 ft), where it joins the Harz Railway, via Schierke and the Bode River valley to the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain of the Harz at 1,141 m (3,743 ft) and part of the Harz National Park.
The Brocken Railway (German: Brockenbahn) is one of three tourist metre gauge railways which together with the Harz Railway and Selke Valley Railway form the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways railway network in the Harz mountain range of Germany. Steam locomotive 99 7243: It runs from the station of Drei Annen Hohne at 542 m (1,778 ft), where it joins the Harz Railway, via Schierke and the Bode River valley to the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain of the Harz at 1,141 m (3,743 ft) and part of the Harz National Park.
Ein Zug der Brockenbahn bei der Querung des Heinrich-Heine-Wanderwegs kurz vor dem Brockengipfel. Die Brockenbahn ist eine hauptsächlich touristisch genutzte, meterspurige Schmalspurbahn der Harzer Schmalspurbahnen (HSB). Sie führt von Drei Annen Hohne an der Harzquerbahn über Schierke zum Brocken. The Brocken Railway (German: Brockenbahn) is one of three tourist metre gauge railways which together with the Harz Railway and Selke Valley Railway form the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways railway network in the Harz mountain range of Germany. It runs from the station of Drei Annen Hohne at 542 m (1,778 ft), where it joins the Harz Railway, via Schierke and the Bode River valley to the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain of the Harz at 1,141 m (3,743 ft) and part of the Harz National Park.
Die Eckertalsperre vom Hirtenstieg auf dem Brocken aus gesehen
Ein Dampfzug der Brockenbahn bei der Einfahrt in den Bahnhof Brocken. Der Bahnhof Brocken ist der Kopfbahnhof am Gipfel des Brocken im Harz in Sachsen-Anhalt. Er ist der Endpunkt der von den Harzer Schmalspurbahnen betriebenen Brockenbahn. Brocken station is the terminus on the summit of the Brocken, the highest mountain in the Harz in central Germany. It lies in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and is the end point of the Brocken Railway operated by the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways.
PLAZA INN Goslar

PLAZA INN Goslar

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Great place! Not far from bus station.

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Romantik Hotel Alte Münze

Romantik Hotel Alte Münze

4 out of 5
Markstraße 1 Goslar NDS
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Hotel is a nice historical building located perfectly for the Christmas market. Comfortable room. Breakfast is amazing. Friendly staff.

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AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage

3.5 out of 5
Am Pfaffenstieg Braunlage NI
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8/10 Very Good! (620 reviews)
Beautiful views from the rooms. Receptionist was particularly helpful. giving us advice about where to go and directions etc

Reviewed on 16 July 2023

AHORN Harz Hotel Braunlage
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Hapimag Resort Braunlage

Hapimag Resort Braunlage

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We had a lovely vacation. Braunlage is a beautiful place in winter. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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Above the clouds, in the middle of the forest

Above the clouds, in the middle of the forest

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Nettes Apartment, Kueche hat alles was es braucht. Kein WiFi und Internet via Handy ist Glueckssache (meistens kein Glueck).Parken ist ebenfalls Glueckssache sollte man Tagesausfluege machen und erst abends zurueckkommen.Wanderwege starten fast am Haus, die Seilbahn und die Therme sind fusslaeufig ...

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Unique view quietly on the edge of the forest in the newly renovated house

Unique view quietly on the edge of the forest in the newly renovated house

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Wunderschönes Ferienhaus
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Unique view quietly on the edge of the forest in the newly renovated house
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Popular places to visit

Broadcast tower on the Brocken 1142m above sealevel. Harz/Germany

Brocken

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Brocken, a lovely green space in Schierke. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Brocken
Herbst im Harz

Wernigerode Castle

5/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Wernigerode with a trip to Wernigerode Castle. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Wernigerode Castle

Wernigerode Marktplatz

5/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Wernigerode with a stop at Wernigerode Marktplatz. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Wernigerode Marktplatz

Wernigerode Town Hall

After visiting Wernigerode Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Wernigerode. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Wernigerode Town Hall

Harz Narrow Gauge Railways

Enjoy an outing to Harz Narrow Gauge Railways during your stay in Wernigerode. Experience the area's museums and art scene.

Harz Narrow Gauge Railways

Wild Park Wernigerode Christianental

Enjoy an outing to Wild Park Wernigerode Christianental during your stay in Wernigerode. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Wild Park Wernigerode Christianental

Activities

Goslar: Tausend Schritte durch die Altstadt

Goslar: Tausend Schritte durch die Altstadt

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Goslar: Tausend Schritte durch die Altstadt
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