Holiday in the Upper Harz
Nature, action, sport & relaxation
Experience with us the unique holiday resorts of the Upper Harz with Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Altenau, Torfhaus, Schulenberg, Wildemann and Buntenbock. We at the tourist information offices in the Upper Harz offer you an all-round carefree package and can arrange holiday homes, holiday flats, rooms, apartments and more. No matter how you visit us, as a family, as a couple, in a group or even with your dog. You'll find the right holiday accommodation with us!
A visit is worthwhile at any time of year. Come and visit us, we look forward to seeing you!
Lake and summer festival during the summer holidays
On Sunday, 20 July, summer will be celebrated with the Oberharzer See- und Sommerfest at the Waldseebad Clausthal. In addition to colourful activities on land and in the water, three competitions await all guests: the beach volleyball tournament, tiger duck rodeo and inflatable boat regatta are fun ways to measure your strength.
Festival of lights at the Okerteich Altenau
Once again this year, the Okerteich in Altenau will be transformed into a sea of colour with thousands of lights on Saturday, 2 August. A trail of lights, laser show, live music and children's programme await guests.
New combi ticket for the 2025 bike park season!
With the new combined ticket, you can flexibly discover the Racepark Schulenberg and the Bikepark Sankt Andreasberg - more trails, more variety, more action!
The combined ticket is available in both parks and is valid for any 2 days.
Swimming & bathing in the Oberharz
Bathing lakes offer pure relaxation: clear water, fresh air and often a wide view of the countryside. Whether you want to swim, sunbathe or simply switch off. There are many bathing opportunities in the Oberharz.
Adventure hiking: Stamp round on the Altenau Heart Trail
Explore the Altenau Heart Trail with a special hiking pass and 7 stamps on the Harz Hiking Needle stamp circuit. A unique pin can be purchased as a memento of the hike with proof of the stamps.
Introduction of the (M)ein Oberharz app
Digitalisation opens up new opportunities to connect people, improve services and make regions more attractive. With the new (M)ein Oberharz app, Stadtwerke Clausthal-Zellerfeld GmbH, the mountain and university town of Clausthal-Zellerfeld and GLC Glücksburg Consulting AG together with Kurbetriebsgesellschaft "Die Oberharzer" mbH are setting a milestone in the digital transformation of the Oberharz.
Welcome to the Oberharz!
We would like to invite you into the wonderful world of the Upper Harz and the surrounding area. Discover the mountains, valleys, ponds, lakes, forests and so much more with us. Enjoy nature and world culture in the heart of Germany and have fun browsing and planning on our website. We look forward to any personal contact and will be happy to help and advise you!
