Ski vacations Wernigerode - The colourful city in the Harz!

Wernigerode

The writer Hermann Löns once referred to Wernigerode as "the colourful city". If you have taken a walk through the historical city centre, you know why: the elaborately restored and colourful half-timbered houses from 6 centuries give off a very special vibe - especially in winter, when the colourful facades stand out from the white snow. The majestic Castle Wernigerode looms above the city. With the resort district Schierke, which is located right below the mountain Brocken, Wernigerode is a paradise for winter tourists.

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)