Camping in Goslar

The town of Goslar, which has a population of over 50,000, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992 and invites you to take a tour through the streets of the old town and into the historic Rammelsberg mine. Right next door, the lakes and water landscapes of the Upper Harz water management system provide an insight into the culture and nature of the region. The entire Harz Mountains lie at the city's feet, and whether alone, as a couple, with a dog or with children, a varied holiday is guaranteed here.

Special features of camping in Goslar

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Goslar, Rammelsberg and the Upper Harz Water Management System are, of course, perfect for those interested in culture. The Harz Mountains are also a wonderful destination for nature and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Hundreds of hiking and mountain bike trails as well as nature adventure and fairy-tale themed trails run through the legendary forests of the low mountain range. In summer, numerous reservoirs entice visitors to take a dip, while in winter, ski slopes, toboggan runs and cross-country ski trails provide fun in the snow. The campsites in Goslar also offer a great starting point for excursions to the castles and palaces of the Harz, while visitor mines and show caves in many places invite visitors to explore the underworld. The picturesque Harz villages and elegant health resorts not only offer a healing climate, but also plenty of wellness and water fun.

How to get there

Whether you are coming from the north or south of Germany, if you want to take the shortest route via the A 7 motorway, take the B 82 eastbound at Rhüden am Harz and after around 24 km you will reach your destination on the main road. The shortest route for travellers from the west of the country is also via Kassel or Hanover via the A 7 and B 82 to Goslar. There is a wonderful alternative route from Kassel between Göttingen and Rhüden: From the motorway exit at Nörten-Hardenberg, which invites you to take a break and visit the castle, the B 241 leads over 65 km through the mountain forests of the Oberharz to Goslar. The historic town of Osterode and Clausthal-Zellerfeld with Germany's largest wooden church are on the way for a look around and a stroll. Holidaymakers from the north-east take the A 395 at Braunschweig; from Schladen, the route continues for around 15 km on the B 82. From the south-east, the direct route is via Leipzig on the A 14 motorway, and after around 80 km from Bernburg continue on the B 6, where Quedlinburg and Wernigerode are tempting stop-off points. Snow chains may be required in some areas of the Harz in winter.

Activities and excursions

In addition to Goslar's World Heritage Sites, there are many other excursion destinations for exciting and relaxing experiences in the surrounding area.

Enjoy the healing powers of the Harz Mountains

The Harz Mountains are full of spas, three of which are located just outside Goslar. Bad Harzburg, for example, is 10 kilometres to the south-east and boasts a natural brine thermal spa as well as a spa and bathing park with a historic drinking and promenade hall. Bad Grund, 30 km south-west of Goslar, welcomes visitors with its mud baths, healing climate galleries, cave adventure centre and fairytale valley. 16 km south-west of Goslar, day trippers can enjoy the good air of the climatic health resort of Hahnenklee. Five terrain cure hiking trails, the neighbouring Upper Harz Water Management, the cable car to the ErlebnisBocksBerg with summer toboggan run, go-kart run and mountain bike park and the stave church in the town are all attractions.

Travelling through the Harz Mountains by steam locomotive

With 25 steam locomotives and over 140 kilometres of track, the Harz narrow-gauge railways offer unique scenic delights and nostalgic travelling pleasure. For a visit to the highest peak in the Harz Mountains, the 1,141 metre high Brocken, the Brocken Railway is a wonderful alternative to hiking. The Harz narrow-gauge railway runs on various routes all year round and daily. The nearest railway stations from Goslar are Wernigerode (36 km to the east) and the Brockenbahn valley station at Drei Annen Hohne (46 km to the south-east).

Gastronomy

The peaks of the low mountain range also offer a host of culinary highlights with their hearty regional cuisine and high-quality local produce. The characterful - and extremely low-fat - cheese called Harzer Roller is one of the internationally recognised highlights of the local cuisine, as is the Harzer Rote Höhenvieh. The local cuisine is hearty, with regional schnitzel dishes, wild boar goulash and venison leg from the Harz forests as well as seasonal specialities such as chanterelles and woodruff punch on the menu. The landscape is dotted with mobile fish smokehouses in both summer and winter, which sell Harz trout and char straight from the hot smoke. The fine cakes and handmade chocolate specialities from local confectioners are a sweet treat for the palate. The Harz region is also known for its pub culture and herbal spirits - Goslar even has its own type of beer, Gose.

Best time to travel

If you want to enjoy outdoor activities while camping in Goslar, you should travel from May to October. In May, daytime temperatures of around 15 degrees Celsius are ideal for hiking and cycling tours through the woods and treading water in the Kneipp facilities, which can be found almost everywhere. The summer months are also suitable for all kinds of outdoor activities thanks to moderate temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius, and the forest lakes are also ideal for swimming. As summer draws to a close, the temperatures drop rapidly, ushering in the mushroom season and the time for refreshing autumn walks in the colourful mixed forests of the eastern Harz. Snowy winters transform the low mountain range into a fairytale landscape. If you want to avoid precipitation as much as possible, May, June and September are the best times to visit.