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!
Harz Culinary Days at the Herb Park
On Friday 28 August, the Altenau Herb Experience Park is hosting a special culinary experience as part of the Harz Gourmet Days , under the theme ‘Garden Party for the Senses’. Throughout the evening, the park will be serving a 9-course finger-food-style menu. Between courses, guests can stroll through the herb park and browse the spice gallery.
Nordic Walking Active Cup in Buntenbock
On Sunday 6 September, the Nordic Walking Aktiv Cup will take place in Buntenbock. As part of the Nordic Walking series, it offers a variety of routes around the ponds and, upon registration, a voucher for the summer toboggan run in Hahnenklee.
"Superhero Forest" puzzle booklet on the Wald Climate Trail
A companion puzzle book, ‘Superheroes of the Forest’, is now available for the interactive family walking trail ‘Forest Climate Trail’ around Buntenbock. Join the Brockenbande on an exciting 7 km journey of discovery exploring the themes of the forest and climate, and solve the puzzles in the booklet like real forest detectives.
Nordic Walking Active Cup in Clausthal-Zellerfeld
On Sunday 27 September, theNordic Walking Aktiv Cup will take placein Clausthal-Zellerfeld. As the finale of the Nordic Walking series, it will not only feature a variety of routes around the ponds but also an awards ceremony for all participants in the 2026 Cup.
Harz Classix Opening Concert
The ‘Harz Classix’ classical music series in Clausthal-Zellerfeld is once again presenting three top-class concerts from 25 September to 28 November. The opening concert, “Italian Dream”, featuring the NDR Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, will take place on Friday 25 September at the Marktkirche zum Heiligen Geist in Clausthal.
Upper Harz Autumn Festival for Families
On 11 October, the Kunsthandwerkerhof in Zellerfeld will be bursting with autumnal colour: the Upper Harz Autumn Festival invites you to browse, marvel and get involved from 11 am to 5 pm. Visitors can discover regional arts and crafts and look forward to live music and autumn-themed activities for children. Whether it’s the craft trail, the bouncy castle or the autumn quiz – this family festival offers an atmospheric day out for guests of all ages in the Upper Harz.
5 parks. 1 ticket: Harz Parks One
With ‘Harz Parks One’, mountain bike enthusiasts in the Upper Harz region can look forward to a unique experience: five bike parks in the immediate vicinity offer maximum variety, fast-paced trails and plenty of elevation gain. What makes it special is that a single ticket grants access to all the parks – perfect for anyone looking for variety and action on two wheels.
Adventure hiking: Stamp trail on the Altenau Heart Trail
Explore the Altenau Heart Trail with a special hiking pass and collect 7 stamps on the Harz Hiking Badge stamp trail. As a memento of your hike, you can purchase a unique pin upon presentation of your stamps.
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!
