Easter in the Upper Harz
Various places in the Harz Mountains organise Easter bonfires or colourful Easter family events. So Easter can begin during the day in the Harz Mountains. Easter eggs are hunted for - perhaps you can even catch a glimpse of the Easter bunny while searching. In many places, there are also painting and craft stations where children can decorate the eggs with bright colours and make springtime Easter decorations.
In the evening, you can gather around the crackling Easter fire and watch the blazing flames in a cosy atmosphere. Various stalls offer tasty treats, so you don't just have to eat Easter eggs. Fun for the whole family is guaranteed at the Easter events in the Oberharz.
Altenau
Easter Saturday: 04 April 2026
Guided torchlight hike with the Harzklub Zweigverein Altenau to the Easter bonfire "Auf der Rose" 7.30 pm Start: At the Heilklima-Portal, at the Kristall Saunatherme "Heißer Brocken", Karl-Reinecke-Weg 35, torches available on site for a fee.
Easter Sunday: 05 April 2026
7.30 pm: The theatre group MIXPICKELS present "Deinestraße 42" in the hall of the Kurgastzentrum in Altenau, Hüttenstr. 9. A play written by Ines Peinemann. Tickets are available in advance from the Altenau Tourist Information Centre, tel. 05328 8020 Ticket prices: Advance booking / with Harzgastkarte 15,00 €, box office 16,00 €, box office only possible with remaining tickets! The physical well-being is taken care of
Easter Monday: 06 April 2026
3.00 pm: Castello's puppet theatre performs the popular fairy tales: "Hansel and Gretel" and "Little Red Riding Hood"in the hall of the Kurgastzentrum, Hüttenstr. 9 German premiere! For the first time, a character from Hohnstein can be seen in traditional Harz costume. A fairytale afternoon for the whole family! Admission: Adults + children €7.00
Schulenberg
Easter Sunday: 05 April 2026
06.00 am: Easter water hike with the Harzklub branch association Schulenberg to the Hubertus spring Stop for breakfast together at the BSW Ferienhotel Festenburg, registration is mandatory! Meeting point: St Peter's Chapel, Unter den Birken 1 in Schulenberg
Clausthal-Zellerfeld
Good Friday 03.04.2026
14.30 - 16.30: Build and try out a frog lamp - more info
Easter Saturday 04.04.2026 to Easter Monday 06.04.2026
11.00 - 17.00: Easter at the Kunsthandwerkerhof Die Glashütte - Experience how the glassmaker moulds unique pieces of extraordinary beauty from the 1200 degree hot glass mass. Watch, blow balls, paint your own drinking glasses or take part in a creative workshop. Please make an appointment by calling 05323 - 83638. The Glassworks Harz - Discover the uniqueness of beads. Marvel or take part in a beading course. Pre-registration on 0151-15211696 The Brewing Academy - Look over the shoulder of the master brewer on Easter Saturday from 12.00 - 17.00 and discover the art of brewing beer - from raw materials to different beer styles. Sample our handmade Zellerfelder Münzbräu beers, liqueurs and Münzmeister truffle chocolates. Die Biermünze - Stop in from 11.00 - 22.00 where the spirit of the past meets the flavour of the future. Fehlfarben - Colourful and cuddly items made from natural materials.
Meml Kunst - from 3.00 - 5.30 pm gallery and studio for your own creative hours. Painting courses "Beautiful neighbourhood" (Fri.) and "Chaos & order" (Sat.) Registration under Tel. 05323 - 9489596
Peat house
Easter: 04 April 2026, 05 April 2026 and 06 April 2026
10.00 - 16.00: Easter egg painting Young artists can get creative with us free of charge at Easter. From 10.00-16.00 at the Harz Welcome Centre, you can let your ideas bubble over and paint Easter eggs, turning white eggs into wonderful works of art to take home.
Wildemann
Saturday, 21 March 2026 - Saturday 04 April 2026
"Easter Hiking Week / Children's Hiking Needle" Motto: Around the Hüttenberg Participation documents available at the Tourist Information Centre and on the website of the Harzklub Wildemann branch. It is recommended to bring a rucksack. Contact: Martina Michel Tel: 0160 6316318
Easter Sunday: 05 April 2026
06.00 a.m.: Easter water hike in silence to the Easter water spring with the Harzklub Wildemann branch club Meeting point: GlowGolf car park, Im Spiegeltal 46 Registration required: 0160 - 6316318
Easter hiking week / children's hiking pin
From Saturday 21.03.2026 to Saturday 04.04.2026 Starting point: Wildemann Participation documents and hiking pins are available from the kiosk at the corner (centre of Wildemann), at the Wildemann tourist information office and on our homepage. The hiking route takes you around the Hüttenberg. There is a lot to discover there! The exact route can be found in the participation documents.
Backpacking is recommended
Your contact person is our hiking supervisor Martina Michel, who can be reached on 0160-6316318
Easter bonfire in the Harz Mountains
Like almost everywhere else, it is customary here in the Harz Mountains to light the Easter bonfires on the heights on Easter Saturday. It is an old tradition to celebrate the victory of the sun over winter. As the sun is a symbol of fertility, the Easter bonfires celebrate the beginning of new life. The ashes were then scattered on the fields as fertiliser.
Torch-waving also has a long tradition in the Harz Mountains. Its origins date back to the 11th century. Back then, fires were extinguished in the hearth at home before heading to the Easter bonfire. There, people would light their torches to rekindle the fire in the hearth. The sooty hands were then used to blacken the faces of the other spectators. This was supposed to bring good luck and a rich harvest. Nowadays, this custom is a lot of fun, especially for children.
Look forward to a cosy get-together at Easter, marvel at the beautiful fire that is lit at nightfall and have a good time. Of course there will also be delicious food and drinks.
Easter bonfire in the Oberharz
Saturday, 04 April 2026
| Altenau | |
| Traditional Easter bonfire "Auf der Rose" | Start: 19.00 - 23.00 hrs |
| Location: "Auf der Rose" | |
| Buntenbock | |
| Easter bonfire at the Buntenbock football pitch | Start: At nightfall |
| Location: On the football pitch, Am Brink | |
| Clausthal-Zellerfeld | |
| Bockswieser Höhe and Mühlenstraße | Start: At nightfall |
| Location: Bockswieser Höhe and Mühlenstraße | |
| Ottiliae Shaft | Start: approx. 20.00 hrs - Further information |
| Location: Ottiliae shaft | |
| Schulenberg | |
| Easter bonfire at the Wiesenberg cross-country ski trail station | Start: 19.30 hrs Easter bonfire |
| Location: Am kleinen Wiesenberg, Wiesenberg cross-country ski trail station | |
| Wildemann | |
| Easter bonfire on the Gallenberg | Start: At nightfall |
| Location: On the Gallenberg with a view of Wildemann | |
| Easter bonfire on the Schützenplatz | Start: At nightfall |
| Location: Wildemann shooting range |
Food and drink is provided at all Easter bonfires.
Traditional Easter bonfire at the Ottiliae shaft
The Upper Harz Mining Museum cordially invites you to a cosy get-together in a unique atmosphere. The day train takes you from the old railway station to a special highlight for young and old. Enjoy the evening with a crackling fire, delicious food and drinks.
This event is organised in close cooperation between the Upper Harz Mining Museum, the Upper Harz History and Museum Association and the Pro Dampf e.V. association.
JOURNEY TIMES DAY CONVEYOR RAILWAY
Outward journey - from the Old Railway Station to the Ottiliae Shaft 6.00 p.m. / 6.45 p.m. / 7.30 p.m. Return journey - from the Ottiliae Shaft to the Old Railway Station from 9.00 p.m. and afterwards as required
