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!
We-in-the-Harz Action Week 2025
From 8-16 November 2025, numerous Harz towns and communities, leisure and cultural facilities invite locals to (re)discover their Harz region. There are also offers in Altenau and Clausthal-Zellerfeld.
Organisers' meeting in the Oberharz on 17 November 2025 to plan for 2026
The Oberharz Tourist Information Office invites you to vote on the 2026 events on Monday, 17 November 2025, at 19:00 and in this context asks for information on future events for publication.
Harz Classix Festival 2025
Experience classical music at the highest level in Clausthal-Zellerfeld: Another date of the Harz Classix Festival is scheduled for 22 November.
Christmas shift 2025
This year, the Christmas shift at the Upper Harz Mining Museum will once again take place on the first weekend in Advent. On Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm, visitors can experience the buildings above and below ground as well as mining in a festive atmosphere. A special highlight: guided tours through the show mine illuminated for Christmas.
We are looking for you!
Do you like giving advice, enjoy interacting with people and want to help make special experiences possible?
We are looking for: Outdoor Shop Sales Assistant and Tourist Information Assistant (m/f/d) - as a 15- or 20-hour employee or mini-job
Dates for the Nordic Walking active Cup 2026
The dates for the Nordic Walking aktiv Cup 2026 have been finalised! For the first time, six races will take place - in addition to the previous venues, Hohegeiß will also be included in 2026 with new, certified DSV routes.
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.
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.
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!
