The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Wernigerode Germany

Wernigerode is affectionately referred to as the Pearl of the Harz, and a visit to this stunning medieval town will make it evident why. A splendid hilltop castle looking down at street after street of timber-framed houses, nostalgic steam trains chugging up the mountains, gorgeous architecture, and abundant greenery have all contributed to make Wernigerode one of the quaintest towns in the country. Let’s explore it.

Harz steam railway

Harz narrow gauge railway constitutes the longest (87.2 miles or 140.4 kilometers) network of narrow-gauge railway in the country, and connects many major and smaller towns in the Harz region, including Wernigerode. The scenic train ride up to the highest peak of Harz Mountains, Brocken, is unanimously agreed to be the high point of any trip to this region.

Museum für Luftfahrt und Technik

Museum für Luftfahrt und Technik is a very popular aviation museum, housing almost 45 aircraft and over 1,000 aerospace-related exhibits. You can expect to see piston-engine aircraft, jet aircraft, helicopters, gliders, gas turbine engines, and piston engines.
Gießerweg 1, 38855 Wernigerode, Germany, +49 3943 633126

Viking Aircraft Dragonfly D-EJUL in Luftfahrtmuseum Wernigerode

1. Hasseröder Holiday Park/Brockenbad

Boutique Hotel

Brockenbad, an amazing aqua park, promises oodles of fun for the entire family. Visitors of all ages can’t get enough of the long “MagicEye” slide, and the lazy river that meanders into a cave is unanimously agreed to be super-exciting. Smaller slides and a baby pool ensure that little guests are kept occupied and happy too. The Holiday Park, of which Brockenbad is a part, also has rooms for overnight stays and great gastronomic options.