Ski holidays Schierke - snowy fairytale world at Brocken!

Schierke

The climatic health resort of Schierke is located in the middle of the Hochharz National Park, directly below the Brocken (1,141 m). In winter, the picturesque village is transformed into a fine snow sports paradise. Places of interest in the village include the spa gardens with their botanical rarities and the "Alte Apotheke" (old pharmacy), where the popular herbal liqueur Schierker Feuerstein is distilled. From the village centre, winter hikes to Schierke's local mountain, the Brocken, are a must. Along the river "Kalte Bode", an imposing cliff architecture rises up, which will delight not only geologists. Particularly spectacular and also the symbol of Schierke is the Feuersteinklippe (fire stone cliff), after which the Schierke liqueur is named.

There are also plenty of sporting activities on offer in the village. You can let off steam on a total of three toboggan runs: the Großmutterrodelbahn (grandmother's toboggan run) and two smaller slopes behind the youth hostel and in front of the tourist information office.

Schierke not only offers a wide range of leisure activities, but also organises cultural events in winter, which make a visit even more varied. The highlight is the "Schierke Winter Sports Weeks". At this family festival, visitors can enjoy a programme of fun and games in the snow, including an igloo festival and ice sculpture building.

Harz

The Harz is the most Northern winter sport area in Germany and offers a diverse wildlife on a 2,200 km² big expanse. As soon as the first snow falls, winter sports fans find their way into this magnificent area, which is made possible by the Brocken (1,141 m), the highest mountain in Northern Germany. Especially in the villages around the National Park Harz, which was founded transnationally in 1995, attractive Alpine skiing, as well as cross-country skiing areas have developed. Cross-country tracks and pistes with varying degrees of difficulty, as well as toboggan runs and nature ice areas arrange for diverse recreational fun for the whole family. The dreamlike winter landscape can also be explored by way of one of the versatile winter hiking trails. Furthermore, numerous rustic restaurants invite you to enjoy a cosy evening with local specialities or international cuisine.

Travel Schierke

• By train: Schierke (approx. 1 km), Darlingerode (approx. 15 km)
• By plane: Braunschweig (approx. 90 km), Hanover (approx. 150 km)