Saxony and Trains of the Harz Mountains

This is an area dotted with small towns and villages and where the splendid and colourful half-timbered buildings reflect the prosperous past of this region. The mediaeval towns in the region are a must see, along with the many historic castles throughout the area. This tour takes advantage of the numerous heritage railways this scenic part of Germany has to offer.

Quedlinburg • Wernigerode • Goslar • Harz Selketal Steam Railway

Day 1 Channel crossing. Overnight Belgium.

Day 2 Into Germany, past Dortmund and on to Braunlage for a 4 night stay.

Day 3 Travel to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Goslar. We suggest a guided walking tour followed by time at leisure to explore the grand squares and cobbled streets.

Day 4 A day in wonderful Wernigerode, a mediaeval town with many half timbered houses. See the old historic centre, 16th century square and Baroque Town Hall. Return to Braunlage in the afternoon.

Day 5 Start with a scenic steam train ride from Alexisbad through the Selketal to Gernrode. Here rejoin the coach and continue to Quedlinburg, a beautifully preserved mediaeval town. Wander the narrow streets and take the opportunity to sample some local bratwurst.

Day 6 Depart Germany and overnight in Belgium.

Day 7 Travel to Calais and homeward Channel crossing.

Enhance your Harz Mountains tour
Steam Train ride to Eisfelder • Brocken Mountain Railway
Cuckoo Clock Museum, Gernrode • Hamelin Pied Piper Walking Tour

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

AHORN Harz Hotel, Braunlage

This is a 3 star superior hotel with a super location at the foot of Mount Wurmberg. It is surrounded by spruce forests and offers wonderful views over the town. There is a traditional bar, large restaurant, and a terrace with garden area.

• 4 star • 299 bedrooms • Lift

• Indoor and outdoor swimming pool

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 1 night half board on the outbound journey

• 4 nights half board in Braunlage with:
Hot buffet breakfast
3 course buffet evening meals
Nightly entertainment

• Steam train Alexisbad to Gernrode

• 1 night half board on the inbound journey

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