Harz in Autumn - Magic Mountain, Autumn Colours, Choo Choo Train & Old Town
Details
Hike Northern Germany’s highest peak, explore an ancient town, travel on a historic steam railway & discover the lore of witches *BOOO*.
For more detailed info & to secure your spot for this trip, click on link below 👇🏽:
https://harzinautumn.eventbrite.de/?aff=meetup
WHY GO?
The day trip involves visiting the quaint town of Wernigerode, affectionately also known as the Pearl of the Harz. A journey to this stunning medieval town with a splendid hilltop castle looking down at street after street of timber-framed houses and steam engines chugging up and down the mountains will fill you with nostalgia.
Lastly and most importantly we hike in the Heinrich-Heine-Weg, the most beautiful trail to the highest mountain of the Harz & Northern Germany, the legendary Brocken while witnessing the magical Autumn colours.
Brocken is often shrouded in mist, which contributes to its mysterious charm. Storms have always raged around the isolated summit plateau and clouds of fog give Brocken a mystical glow.
Optical illusions such as the “Brocken Ghost“ may give you a scare, but don’t worry, it’s probably just your shadow cast upon the fog… or is it? After all, this was the favourite haunt (pun intended) of the witches of yore. Even today you can meet witches, devils and other mythical figures here. We are not kidding! Read about it under ‘Fun Facts’ below.
WHAT ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS?
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Discover Wernigerode: Stunning medieval town with splendid medieval Wernigerode hilltop castle (impressively reconstructed in the 19th century) overlooking down streets filled with timber-framed houses.
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Brocken: Standing at 1141 meters above sea level making it the highest mountain in Northern Germany and an amazing feeling of being on top of the world at the summit.
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Harz Steam Railway: The sound of the engine's whistle, smoke drifting past the window and the smell of a real steam train evoke memories of a bygone age. Settle back, relax in the comfortable historic carriages and enjoy train travel as it should be done.
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Teufelskanzel & Hexenaltar: Meeting point for witches and the devil on Walpurgis night.
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Heinrich-Heine-Weg: This is the most beautiful trail to the Brocken that passes through untamed beech forest & bizarre rock formations.
Included:
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Community Leader & guide for the entire duration (Guide speaks English, Portugese & Spanish). Note: English is the main language spoken on this trip.
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Guided hike to Brocken.
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Ticket for famous Steam engine ride from Brocken to Wernigerode (around 90 minutes long).
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Tour of Wernigerode including a vist to the castle. Note: Entry to castle is not included
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All public transportation for the entire trip starting from the meeting location to the finishing location (based on your ticket selection).
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Access to google photos album dedicated for this event.
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Access to whatsapp group dedicated for this event where you can chat with other participants.
Note: Email us immediately if you do not have whatsapp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.
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