Our tourism region Up in the Harz
Thirteen villages - one municipality - just different!
Our region - an insider tip on the edge of the main Harz hiking trails. Here you will find peace, breathe fresh mountain air and enjoy an endless expanse.
We invite you to follow the spring landscape, which, with its originality and strength, is a place for soothing moments.
Travel with us sustainably and free of charge with all public bus and tram lines to your hikes or excursion destinations.
Enjoy regional products in our gastronomy.
Do you already know the regional brand "Typisch Harz"?
In addition to the regionality, many traditional Harz events as well as a variety of smaller events are part of our unique tourist region.
Experience the magic of the pre-Christmas season here UP in the HARZ!
The first snow has fallen and the pre-Christmas spirit is in the air.
Visit the Wild West Christmas in the western town and experience an unforgettable Advent season in Wild West style. Christmas becomes a real experience here! An ice skating rink on Main Street invites you to do sporting activities or let your children ride a pony through the winter forest.
How about Merry Grinchmas at Harzdrenalin in the culture hall? Be enchanted by the famous story of the Grinch. A Christmas experience, not just for the kids!
For the musical fans among you, we have the Christmas concert with the Mendlz on offer. Let yourself be enchanted by the harmonious sounds and enjoy an evening full of contemplative music and a festive atmosphere.
And that's not all! In our event calendar you will find many other exciting events that will sweeten your pre-Christmas season.
We look forward to giving you unforgettable pre-Christmas moments here UP in the HARZ.
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Our villages
dotted in the idyll
Benneckenstein Elbingerode Elend Hasselfelde Königshütte Neuwerk
Rotacker Rübeland Sorge Stiege Susenburg Tanne Trautenstein
Benneckenstein
Elbingerode (Harz)
Elend (Harz)
Hasselfelde
Königshütte
Neuwerk (Harz)
Rotacker
Cave town Rübeland
Sorge (Harz)
Stiege (Harz)
Susenburg
Tanne (Harz)
Trautenstein
Current events
News UP in the HARZ
Full closure of B27 in the period 15.06. until 15.11.2023
NEW: Connecting path "Himmel & Höhle"
NEW – Hiking booklet „WANDERTIPPs“
Hiking tip November
Tanne Harzer-Höhenvieh-path with Kapitelsberg mountain (HWN 44)
A worthwhile circular hiking trail with great views, flowering and fragrant mountain meadows and ideal for getting to know the Harz town of Tanne.
With its approx. 7 km or approx. 9 km, with a detour to Kapitelsberg mountain, it is an easily manageable half-day tour without any major effort.
Experience culture & tradition in the Harz region
TOP events in December
Christmas market stave church Stiege
1st December, 2023
Christmas lightning with the Medlz
1st December, 2023
"Merry Grinchmas"
2nd December, 2023
Steam adventure Rübelandbahn
2nd & 3rd December, 2023
Advent singing chamber choir Wernigerode
3rd December, 2023
Events in the western town
Every weekend
Experience culture & tradition in the Harz region
TOP events in December
Christmas market stave church Stiege
1st December, 2023
Christmas lightning with the Medlz
1st December, 2023
"Merry Grinchmas"
2nd December, 2023
Steam adventure Rübelandbahn
2nd & 3rd December, 2023
Advent singing chamber choir Wernigerode
3rd December, 2023