Ski holidays Wernigerode - The colourful city in the Harz!

Wernigerode

The writer Hermann Löns once described Wernigerode as "the colourful town". Anyone who has ever strolled through the historic town centre knows why: the elaborately restored, colourful half-timbered houses from six centuries exude a very special charm – especially in winter, when the colourful façades stand out beautifully against the white snow. Wernigerode Castle towers majestically over the town. With its district of Schierke located directly below the Brocken, Wernigerode is a paradise for winter holidaymakers.

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 Wernigerode

• By train: Wernigerode (in resort)
• By plane: Hanover (approx. 135 km), Leipzig/Halle (approx. 140 km)