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That's why you should camp in the Harz Mountains:

  • Wild and romantic nature
  • Culturally rich cities
  • Countless marked hiking trails
  • Legendary sights

Bizarre rocks, secluded forests, deep gorges, the spectacular Brocken and towns worth seeing: the Harz Mountains attract nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts on camping holidays. Nature takes centre stage in Germany's northernmost low mountain range. Well signposted hiking trails lead right into the heart of the legendary mountain scenery, where, with a bit of luck, you might spot the lynx or wildcats that live here. Charming towns such as Wernigerode and Goslar delight visitors with their picturesque old towns and numerous castles. Former mines tell of the history of the region, which is the setting for many fairy tales and legends.

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Harz-Camp Bremer Teich
The Harz-Camp Bremer Teich at the natural bathing lake offers a relaxing holiday in the beautiful nature of the Harz. Quiet campsite at Bremer Teich The Harz-Camp Bremer Teich is located around 15 k… Campsite profile page

Camping in the Harz Mountains is a paradise for nature-loving camping fans. The land of witches and fairy tales offers fantastic landscapes for hiking, exciting local history and great holiday resorts by the lake and close to lively towns such as Quedlinburg, Wernigerode and Thale. You'll find the most beautiful campsites at PiNCAMP.

Popular campsites in the Harz Mountains

The Harz Mountains are one of the largest low mountain ranges in the heart of Germany and extend across the federal states of Saxony-Anhalt, Lower Saxony and Thuringia. The range of campsites is just as varied as the landscape. The following sites receive many good ratings on PiNCAMP and are among the most popular campsites in the Harz.

Eulenburg campsite

The Eulenburg campsite in Osterode is located right next to the Sösetalsperre nature reserve and is the perfect place for a wonderful holiday in nature. In addition to pitches on grassy grounds, caravans for hire are also available. Overnight stays in the rustic "hay hotel" are particularly popular with guests without motorhomes. For excursions into the surrounding area, you can hire bikes directly on the site or join guided hikes.

Prahljust campsite

The Prahljust campsite near Clausthal in the Oberharz region offers the full range: spacious pitches, holiday rooms, a wellness centre with indoor pool and sauna and a large playground for children. The on-site restaurant takes care of your physical well-being, and you can also book the morning bread roll service here. The 60 ponds around Clausthal are ideal for swimming. The Harz Witches' Trail also takes you to one of the starting points for a tour of the Brocken.

Polstertal forest campsite

Camping in the middle of the beautiful nature of the Oberharz Nature Park awaits you at the Polstertal forest campsite. The idyllic camping village is located in the middle of the forest and offers 100 pitches on terraced terrain. Alternatively, you can stay in the cosy hitchhikers' cabins, in the camping bungalow or in the particularly comfortable lodges for up to 5 people. The nearby Polstertal pond and Oker reservoir are ideal for swimming, sailing and surfing.

Waldweben campsite

Surrounded by extensive spruce forests, green meadows and clear bathing lakes, the small but beautiful Waldweben campsite is a dream for nature lovers and water rats. There are three large bathing ponds directly on the site. There is also a large playground, pony rides and a mountain bike trail right next door. The modern sanitary building has dishwashing facilities, tumble dryers and washing machines. Dogs are welcome on the site.

Klostercamping Thale

Klostercamping Thale offers camping close to nature in the beautiful Bode Valley in the immediate vicinity of the mythical town of Thale. The beautiful meadow area offers pitches in the shade of old trees, with a small stream meandering between them. For hikers who want to explore the Bode Valley, there are separate hikers' huts and a mountain hut with a great view of the area. If you wish, you can also use one of the modern hire bathrooms with its own shower and WC.

General information about camping in the Harz Mountains

The Harz Mountains are one of the most popular holiday regions in Germany and one of the most beautiful destinations for hiking in summer and well into autumn. Hiking trails such as the Harz Witches' Trail, along the Devil's Wall or in the Bode Valley lead through dense beech groves and past clear mountain streams. The Harz National Park is home to the highest mountain in the Harz Mountains, the Brocken, which can also be reached by narrow-gauge railway.

There are numerous well-equipped campsites in the middle of the wonderful Harz landscape. Some of them are located near idyllic towns such as Quedlinburg, Goslar or Wernigerode. Many are located in the middle of nature, on the edge of a forest or right by a lake. So you can enjoy nature camping to the full in the Harz Mountains.

The campsites in the Harz generally offer camping pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents. If you are travelling to the Harz Mountains without your own motorhome, you can also stay in rental accommodation, bungalows, holiday rooms or mobile homes at many sites and enjoy a relaxed camping holiday in the Harz Mountains. For campers travelling through, there are also some motorhome-only pitches with a waste disposal station.

Electricity connection, fresh water supply and modern sanitary facilities are standard on all campsites in the Harz Mountains. There is often a small pub on the site for your physical well-being. Leisure facilities such as swimming pools or mini golf can be found mainly in the larger camping villages. In addition to the pitch fees, there is often a small personal fee in the form of a visitor's tax.

Camping by the lake in the Harz Mountains

Camping by the lake is a particularly popular form of holiday in the Harz Mountains. Around the Okertalsperre, Sösetalsperre and Rappbodetalsperre, there are numerous campsites right on the lakeshore. Here you can refresh yourself in the cool water on hot summer days, splash around with the children, go pedal boating or simply enjoy the view of the water.

If you want to spend your camping holiday by the lake in the Harz Mountains, these lakeside campsites are just right for you: - Ferienpark Birnbaumteich - Campingplatz Das Kreuzeck - Campingpark Wiesenbeker Teich - Camping Waldweben - Comfort-Camping Seeburger See

Tip: Camping by the lake in the Harz Mountains is of course also an experience in winter. Swimming fun is cancelled, but you can go ice skating on the lake.

Camping with children in the Harz Mountains: leisure fun for the whole family

Families with children have special requirements when it comes to camping. Here, child-friendly facilities and extras such as table tennis tables, adventure playgrounds or entertainment programmes for children are particularly important.

Fortunately, the campsites in the Harz Mountains are well equipped accordingly. Many campsite owners offer attractions and adventure programmes, such as night hikes, water playgrounds or exciting excursions into the Harz mountains. Popular campsites for families with children are Harz-Camping am Schierker Stern and Knaus Campingpark Walkenried.

In the Harz Mountains, there are also some great attractions away from the campsites that are sure to make children's hearts beat faster. You shouldn't miss these highlights for children on a camping holiday: - Monsterroller Braunlage - Bocksberg adventure mountain with the longest summer toboggan run in Germany, bag jump and giant trampoline - Lynx enclosure at the Rabenklippen near Bad Harzburg - Water playground at the Oberer Flößteich - Longest pedestrian rope suspension bridge in the world at the Rappbode dam - Zipline and wallrunning at the Rappbode dam - Thale climbing forest - Europe's largest snake farm in Schladen - 19-lake tunnel in Wildemann

Camping in the Harz Mountains with a dog

Travelling with your four-legged companion is no problem at most campsites in the Harz Mountains. However, to be on the safe side, check with the respective campsite beforehand. In some cases, there are special regulations if you take your dog with you to rented accommodation and do not stay in your own motorhome. On excursions in the surrounding area and especially in the national park or protected sections of hiking trails, you should always keep your dog on a lead and not let it run around without a lead.

How to get to the Harz Mountains

The easiest way for motorhome drivers to reach the Harz Mountains is via motorways such as the A7, which leads into the mountains from the west, or the A38, which is also known as the southern Harz motorway. Campers travelling from the east can take the A14 motorway.

Holidaymakers can also use the B243 motorway between Seesen and Osterode to get to a specific holiday resort or campsite in the Harz Mountains. Throughout Germany, the A2 is one of the best transport links for travelling to the Harz Mountains. Travellers can take this road from Berlin in the east and from the Ruhr and Münsterland in the west towards Braunschweig and then turn south into the Harz Mountains.

The journey from the German capital only takes around three hours. The distance is just under 270 kilometres. Dortmund is around 290 kilometres from the Harz Mountains. The journey takes just over three hours. Alternatively, you can take the A7 motorway from Stuttgart and Frankfurt or from Schleswig-Holstein. Along the way, it is worth stopping off at world heritage sites such as Goslar, Wörlitz-Dessau and Quedlinburg.

Favourite destinations in the Harz Mountains

Half-timbered **architecture, romantic medieval towns **and internationally recognised spas: there is plenty to discover on a camping trip to the Harz Mountains. Places such as Bad Harzburg, Schierke, Wernigerode and Thale are ideal starting points for hikes in the beautiful natural landscapes.

Imperial city of Goslar

The former imperial city of Goslar in the northern Harz mountains can look back on over 1000 years of history and is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the Harz thanks to its historical flair, beautiful city centre and many cultural treasures. In 1992, the historic centre of Goslar and the nearby Rammelsberg ore mine were declared a UNSECO World Heritage Site. If you are looking for some culture alongside nature experiences, Goslar is an ideal starting point.

Quedlinburg

Quedlinburg, which is over 1000 years old, has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994 and is one of the most beautiful excursion destinations with its historic old town, parks and medieval buildings. Highlights include the Renaissance castle, the collegiate church of St Servatius with its magnificent cathedral treasury and the old town with over 2000 well-preserved half-timbered houses. Hiking enthusiasts can set off from Quedlinburg on the Selketal-Stieg into the varied landscape of the Lower Harz.

Bad Suderode

The idyllic s**pa town of Bad Suderode **is located a few kilometres from the centre of Quedlinburg and forms a welcome contrast to the World Heritage town. The oldest spa town in the Harz Mountains is best known for its healing spring. The Behringer spring is one of the strongest calcium springs in the whole of Europe

Bode Valley

Steep rock faces and unspoilt forests make the romantic **Bode Valley **one of the most beautiful destinations for nature lovers in the Harz Mountains. The **Hexentanzplatz and Rosstrappe **viewpoints are particularly popular, offering wonderful views over the Harz Mountains and the foothills. Just a few kilometres from the Bode Valley is the legendary Devil's Wall, which stretches in fascinating rock formations for around 20 kilometres from Ballenstedt to Blankenburg.

Rappbode Dam

There are numerous artificial lakes in the Harz Mountains. The largest of these is located at the Rappbode Reservoir in the eastern Harz. The view over the valley from the 100 metre high dam wall alone is stunning, but there is much more on offer: A 458 metre long suspension rope bridge runs through the valley at lofty heights parallel to the dam. If you're looking for a special thrill, plunge into the depths on the zip wire or experience a completely new perspective of the reservoir while wall running.

Thale

The municipality of Thale is best known for the Hexentanzplatz viewpoint. The state-recognised resort is located directly on the River Bode and offers first-class excursion options through the valley of the river. Every year on 30 April, the town celebrates with witches and wizards. The mountain theatre and Wendhusen Monastery are also worth a cultural visit. The town's own thermal spa guarantees campers relaxing moments.

Bad Harzburg

The spa town is located near the famous imperial city of Goslar and is a popular holiday destination, especially because of its brine springs. In the **thermal baths, holidaymakers can relax in healing baths **and warm up in the sauna. A real gem is the treetop path, where you can walk for almost 1 km at a height of 20 metres and enjoy the view over the forest.

Wernigerode

Wernigerode is just 12 kilometres from the highest peak in the Harz Mountains, the Brocken. If you feel like it, you can climb the mountain yourself on foot. Alternatively, a cable car takes you up to the top. In the town centre, guests can admire the intricate half-timbered architecture and sample regional cuisine in one of the restaurants, for example on Marktstraße.

Top 5 sights

  • Kaiserpfalz Goslar: The former residence of the German-Roman emperors at the foot of the Rammelsberg. You can see the historic halls.
  • Quedlinburg: With its well-preserved half-timbered town centre, royal palace and collegiate church, the town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Rammelsberg ore mine: With its ore mine and thousand-year history of mining, the Rammelsberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Brocken: At 1,141 metres, the mountain is the highest elevation in the Harz Mountains. The summit can be reached by narrow-gauge railway.
  • Feuersteinklippe: The famous rock and slate formation is a popular excursion destination near Schierke.

Top 2 insider tips

  • Samson Mine: The historic mine is located in Sankt Andreasberg in the Upper Harz Mountains and offers an in-depth insight into the historical mining of ore. The world's only still-functioning travelling mechanism is remarkable. The water-powered lift system is demonstrated during a guided tour.
  • Bad Harzburg Fairytale Forest: This attraction is particularly popular with families on holiday at a campsite in the Harz Mountains. The stories of the Brothers Grimm are brought to life in the forest with five sets for each fairy tale. Young holidaymakers can also make friends with the animals in the petting zoo.

Activities and excursions in the Harz Mountains

On a camping holiday in the Harz Mountains, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to leisure activities. The varied and unspoilt landscape of the low mountain range makes the Harz the perfect terrain for activities such as white water rafting, rafting, cycling tours, mountain biking and hiking.

Hiking

Hiking is the number one leisure activity on a camping holiday in the Harz Mountains. The network of trails is diverse and was already popular more than 200 years ago. For example, you can follow in the footsteps of Heinrich Heine, who has his own hiking trail dedicated to him. The route leads from Ilsenburg up to the Brocken. The Liebesbankweg is also very popular: the first premium hiking trail in the Harz Mountains leads around the Bocksberg near the spa town of Hahnenklee. Another classic is the Hexenstieg from Osterrode to Thale, which has been voted one of the best hiking trails in Germany by numerous hiking magazines. Also worthwhile are day trips to the idyllic Bode Valley, the Oker Valley in the western Harz Mountains and the Devil's Wall Trail with its interesting geological rock formations. Many of the trails are also suitable for runners and trail runners.

Cycling and mountain biking

Cyclists can follow the larger rivers in the Harz Mountains. The Innerste cycle path, for example, is recommended for families, as is the Kleine Harzvorland tour. Ambitious athletes can take on the various mountain bike routes and cycle down the Brocken or the Wurmberg.

White water rafting

Rafting and kayaking are sports that are ideal for the cool and clear mountain waters of the Harz. The Oker, Innerste and Bode rivers in particular offer the best conditions for this exciting water sport. There are various local providers with whom Harz tourists can book a tour. Further information is available at the campsites.

events

April

  • Walpurgis Night: In the early evening, people dressed up as witches and devils meet at dance centres such as Thale or Schierke. Every small village has its own party and provides an unforgettable experience with witches' fires and pyro shows.

May

  • Cattle drive in Wildemann: At the end of May, the cows are driven out to pasture. The event is used as an opportunity to play folkloric music and celebrate.

July

  • Harzfest: This event is held at a different location in the Harz Mountains every year. Artisans, farmers with their products and regional music groups are invited.

July

  • Where the pepper grows: The herb festival in Altenau lasts a whole week and is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the spices and flavours of nature. Herb walks are part of the event.

August

  • Charcoal burning festival: In Braunlage, the town lights a wood pile and celebrates until everything has burnt down to charcoal. This process lasts for almost three weekends.

September

  • Mass run to the Brocken: From Ilsenburg and Wernigerode, people dedicate themselves to extreme hiking in September. The race to the summit is accompanied by music and an exciting programme for spectators.

Gastronomy

The cuisine in the Harz is mainly characterised by simple, rural dishes. In the south, the influences from Thuringia are particularly noticeable. Red cabbage, dumplings and hearty roasts are a real treat for locals and holidaymakers alike. The sauces are usually prepared with regional black beers. The many rivers create the best conditions for fishing. Trout in particular is a classic in the Harz region's restaurants. In season, roast venison or wild boar with mushrooms and cranberries are also served. Smoked sausages from the remote villages in the mountains are a speciality dish.

Best time to travel for a camping holiday in the Harz Mountains

The best time to go camping in the Harz Mountains is from the end of April to mid-October. Winter officially ends with Walpurgis Night on 30 April, shortly after which the tranquil meadows of the low mountain range come into bloom. In summer, you can look forward to temperatures of up to 22 degrees Celsius at lower altitudes. Of course, you should bring warm and windproof clothing for excursions into the mountains. September and October are still pleasantly sunny. The advantage of this season is that hikers get to see the beautiful colouring of the foliage. There is also a comparatively low probability of precipitation during this period.

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