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Quedlinburg

This medieval town has a fascinating history dating back to the first millennium. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its stunning and well-preserved half-timbered houses, cobbled streets and alleyways that wind through the old town, which also boasts world-class architecture. Here you can see different styles from long-lost eras and see building techniques in a away, like a visual roof-top table. In the centre of town is the beautiful Romanesque Church of St Servatius, which was also politically important as it is said that King Henry I was crowned here - he was buried in 936. The city has around 26,000 inhabitants. The annual Christmas market is held from November through the Christmas month and has repeatedly been voted one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Saxony-Anhalt.

Tierpark Hexentanzplatz

Tierpark Hexentanzplatz is a unique zoo located on the scenic plateau of Hexentanzplatz, offering stunning views of the Harz Mountains. The park specializes in native wildlife, featuring animals such as lynxes, wolves, and wild boars. Visitors can explore the park's well-maintained trails, leading through various enclosures that mimic natural habitats. The park also has a small petting zoo where children can interact with friendly farm animals. In addition to the animal exhibits, Hexentanzplatz itself is steeped in local folklore, with statues and historical markers that tell the legends of witches and ancient rituals.

Wernigerode

"The colourful city of the Harz" Wernigerode and Wernigerode castle. The castle is enthroned high above the city. In the castle you can look into princely rooms and there are various exhibitions all year round. From the castle you have a fantastic view of the Harz landscape up to Bloksbjerg. Wernigerode is a town full of charm. There are many magnificent half-timbered houses - the oldest dates from around 1400.

Christmas market in Wernigerode

Open 21nd November - 22nd December - You can visit the Christmas market's own website with current information

Christmas atmosphere between the hill and mountain tops of the Harz. With Christmas lights and old half-timbered houses, Wernigerode looks like a scene from a fairytale in December, when the town's Christmas market takes place in the square in front of the magnificent town hall. Wernigerode offers pleasant walks, stalls with the most wonderful Christmas gifts and Christmas treats galore for the sweet tooth."

Wernigerode's old square is the site of the annual Christmas market, which spreads out into the side streets of the town among the beautiful old half-timbered houses. Many of the houses date back to the 16th century and with the Christmas market's decorations and splendour, the atmospheric buildings look extra grand.

During the Christmas market there are many Christmas stalls. They sell handicrafts in many trades and various Christmas treats such as glazed apples, hot mulled wine and roasted almonds. The village centre is car-free, making it perfect for short strolls under the dark December sky.

Wernigerode is centrally located in the Harz, and can thus be experienced in continuation of and together with our many stays in the region.

Ballenstedt

Go on a driving holiday to Ballenstedt, which was also awarded the title of "State-recognised recreation site" in 2010 for its excellent location with good weather conditions, as well as cycling routes, a closed network of hiking trails and a wide range of sports and leisure activities. So there are also good opportunities for the family to have an active holiday. The charming town has everything expected of a small German town and there are shopping opportunities, small restaurants and pubs, beautiful terraces and in the centre of town is "Generations Square" which is a wonderful leisure and relaxation area where the whole family can enjoy themselves in the lovely natural surroundings.

Meisdorf Castle Golf Club

If you enjoy golf, there is an 18-hole, par 72 golf course. A great course with well thought out hazards that make the course really enjoyable to play, but also challenging at times. After a round on the course, it is possible to enjoy a drink or two in the clubhouse, and in the adjacent PRO-shop you can buy all kinds of golf equipment or maybe just golf balls, if you need some more of them. The club also organises golf lessons if you need to improve your swing.