The Top 10 Things To See and Do in Goslar, Germany
Goslar is a jewel of the Harz Mountain ranges in Germany. It is steeped in over 1,000 years of rich history and a fascinating tradition of mining. From an abandoned UNESCO mine to an 11th century palace, from snow-blanketed slopes to beautiful churches and awesome museums, Goslar is full of great activities and sights.
Zwinger
The Zwinger Tower is a remnant of the ancient fortifications of Goslar. This battery tower made of sandstone was used to keep an eye out for the approaching enemy and prevent attacks on the city. Today, it houses a restaurant, a guest house and a small museum with a good collection of medieval weapons.
Zwinger Tower, Thomasstraße 2, Goslar, Germany +49 5321 43140
1. Rammelsburg Mine and Museum
Historical Landmark, Museum
The Rammelsburg Mine was in operation for over 1,000 years before it closed in 1988, making it one of the largest continuously-mined ore deposits in the world. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, visitors can enter the cold bowels of the mine on a rattling mine train, led by a guide, and experience this fascinating mine that has been preserved in an authentic condition.
Old Town
Goslar Old Town is one of the best-preserved city centers in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This region is lined with 1,500 impeccably-conserved half-timbered houses spanning several centuries. A guided walk through the Old Town along the romantic cobbled alleys would make you many times wiser about the glorious 1000-year-old history of the mining town of Goslar.
Glocken- und Figurenspiel am Markt
Every day, at 09.00, 12.00, 15.00 and 18.00, you will find flocks of people craning their necks to look up at the Glocken building in the historic market square of Goslar. These are the times when three little doors open and a series of figures come out to sing the story of Goslar and Rammelsburg, with the accompaniment of music. Additionally, at 8.30 am and 6.30 pm daily, the song is played, but without the moving figures.
2. Mönchehaus-Museum für Moderne Kunst
Museum
3. Market Church
Church
Skiing
Come winter, Goslar welcomes crowds of winter sports enthusiasts. The County of Goslar promises 16 ski resorts, 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) of ski slopes and 32 ski lifts. Wurmberg – Braunlage is the largest, highest and most popular ski resort in Goslar.
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