Experience in the Harz

 

Welcome to the enchanting Harz, the perfect place for unforgettable holidays with the family. Around the Family Club Harz in Quedlinburg you will not only enjoy relaxing days in our first-class hotel, but also a wealth of exciting leisure activities and excursion destinations that will make your stay something very special.

The Harz – the highest mountain in northern Germany is located between the three federal states of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Our Family Club Harz is beautifully situated in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Quedlinburg in the state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Due to the varied landscape, coupled with a multitude of picturesque towns, not only nature lovers, but also city tourists will get their money's worth.

Harz National Park

The Harz National Park is one of the largest forest national parks in Germany and the first cross-border national park in Germany. With an area of almost 25,000 hectares, it occupies around 10 percent of the total area of the resin. More than 7,200 animal and plant species find shelter here. Rivers such as the Bode, Oder and Ilse have their source areas here. The area of the Harz National Park covers an altitude difference of more than 900 meters and is therefore an absolute hiking and mountain biking paradise.

Discover the breathtaking nature of the Harz on a hike to the Brocken, the highest mountain in northern Germany and enjoy the panoramic view over the picturesque landscape and let yourself be enchanted by the mystical atmosphere of the Harz. With its fascinating rock formations and dense forests, the Brocken is a paradise for nature lovers and offers many opportunities for adventure and exploration.

Suspension bridge – Titan RT

Thrills and fantastic views on one of the longest suspension bridges in Europe – Titan RT

Make your family holiday unforgettable and walk over the suspension bridge Titan. This impressive bridge promises not only thrills, but also spectacular views and impressive moments for the whole family.

With a length of over 450 metres and a height of around 100 metres, the Titan suspension bridge is one of the longest pedestrian suspension bridges in Europe. Just walking across this imposing bridge is an adventure for young and old alike. While you carefully take every step, at the same time enjoy the fascinating view of the beautiful landscape of the Harz.

The Titan suspension bridge offers a unique view of the surrounding forests and the Odertal dam. You can admire nature in all its splendour and be enchanted by the majestic atmosphere of the Harz Mountains.

What makes the Titan suspension bridge so special is not only its imposing size, but also the feeling of freedom and adventure you experience when crossing. It is an opportunity to test your limits, show courage and create unforgettable memories together as a family.

In addition to the Titan suspension bridge, you will find other exciting excursion destinations and activities such as the  for the whole family. Fly with the megazipline parallel to the bridge over the Oder Valley, or plunge safely into the depths while wall-running at the dam wall.

The family holiday in the Harz with the excursion destination to the suspension bridge Titan promises fun, adventure and unforgettable moments for everyone. Pack your suitcases, grab your loved ones and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty and diversity of the resin. The Family Club Harz is looking forward to preparing you and your family an unforgettable holiday.

With the steam engine on the rocks

In the midst of the diverse mountain landscape, the 1,141 metre-high boulder stands as the highest mountain and symbol of the entire Harz. The legendary mountain is known for its extreme weather conditions. In good weather, a distant view of about 200 km is possible. If it were not so small, you could even see the Berliner Fernsehtum at a distance of 206 km.

Take the opportunity and take your family on a historical journey. Discover railway romance and Harz idyll in peace with the steam engine of the Harz narrow-gauge railway. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic atmosphere of the steam locomotive and enjoy an unforgettable ride through the picturesque landscape of the Harz Mountains.

Your kids will love it! Accompanied by the characteristic snorting and whistling of the locomotive, the Harz narrow-gauge railway winds through dense forests, over idyllic bridges and past breathtaking viewpoints. Sit back and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of nature as you drive comfortably towards the top of Brocken.

Whether you are an enthusiastic hiking family and want to climb the Brocken on foot or just want to enjoy the panoramic views, the Harzer Narrow Gauge Railway offers you a convenient and unique way to reach the summit. Keep your camera ready, because there are always photo subjects along the route that capture your memories of this special trip.

A trip to the Brocken with this historical railway is an absolute highlight for children and a must for every visitor of the Harz. Plan your trip to the Brocken with the Harz narrow-gauge railway comfortably from Wernigerode and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Harz.

"Harzer Wandernadel"

The “Harzer Wandernadel” leads you with great walks to hiking tours to a total of 222 stamp places.

The stamp hunt leads to particularly beautiful viewpoints, historical squares and insider tips in the Harz.

 

Harz narrow gauge railway
Full steam through the Harz – the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway offers you a varied ride across the Harz, up to the Brocken. Especially for our young guests a ride on the nostalgic narrow-gauge railway is a highlight.

Panoramic map of the Harz sights

Plan your stay a little in advance. With this map you will find the first important hiking and excursion destinations in the Harz. On number "one" it's off. Use the Quedlinburg "Bimmelbahn" for a city tour through the historic old town of Quedlinburg. This is a first experience for young and old.