Take a break in a holiday home Harz Mountains
Situated in the Central Uplands of Germany, the Harz Mountains are known for their silver mines which brought much prosperity to the region over the centuries. This historic region bewitches visitors with its quaint steep roofed houses, deep forests, clear streams and spectacular mountain landscape. The holiday houses, holiday apartments, holiday rentals and holiday homes of the Harz Mountains provide the perfect base for a family holiday.
Fairytales and culture
The fairytale landscape of the Harz Mountains and the Brocken, its enigmatic highest peak, once provided inspiration for the Brothers Grimm who lived nearby in the city of Kassel. The stories of Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin and Rapunzel, to name but a few, were born in this enchanting mountain range and will forever be part of Germany’s legacy to the world. The region's traditional Christmas markets, with their Glühwein and gingerbread, are popular annual events which draw visitors from throughout Europe. Other regional attractions popular with visitors who book a holiday house or holiday home in the region include the castle in the former East German town of Blankenburg, the town center of Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the old mining town and former summer resort of Thale, as well as the picturesque town of Wernigerode which is known for its towering Romanesque castle and timber framed houses.
Into the wild
The Harz Mountains provide 500 kilometres of well marked cross country ski trails and numerous refreshment stops along the way. Summer sports include white water canoeing, hang gliding, biking and hiking. In the winter, parks for snowboarders, sledging, toboggan runs, snow-tubing, sledging, winter walking, ice climbing and skating are popular activities and equipment is easy to rent. The ski trails of Braunlage, which are magically lit up at night to enable adventurous skiers to take on the slopes long after dusk has fallen, deserve special mention. A holiday rental in the magical landscape of the Harz mountains provides the ideal destination for a family break at any time of the year.
The top rated locations in the Harz Mountains
Neighbouring holiday regions Unterharz
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Wernigerode, Harz Mountains
Holiday apartment for max. 5 persons
Property no. 388305
+ 3 morefrom USD 641for 1 weekApprox. 65 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets not allowed, satellite TV, Wifi, dishwasher, non-smoking property, Top Host 2021, city apartment, Half-timbered houseThere are 3 further property types with 3 accommodations for this complex- from USD 546/week Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons, approx. 40 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 723022 Preview
- from USD 617/week Holiday apartment for max. 3 persons, approx. 55 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 723023 Preview
- from USD 499/week Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 30 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 1177681 Preview
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Steina, Harz Mountains
Holiday home for max. 6 persons
Property no. 457352
+ 3 morefrom USD 880for 1 weekApprox. 70 m², 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 3), satellite TV, Wifi, dishwasher, non-smoking property, Top Host 2021There are 3 further property types with 3 accommodations for this complex- from USD 919/week Holiday home for max. 6 persons, approx. 80 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 457357 Preview
- from USD 880/week Holiday home for max. 6 persons, approx. 70 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 457302 Preview
- from USD 457/week Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 45 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 457054 Preview
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Walkenried, Harz Mountains
Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons
Property no. 225144
+ 4 morefrom USD 674for 1 weekApprox. 60 m², 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, pets are allowed (max. 2), cable TV, Wifi, Mountain lodge, Top Host 2021There are 4 further property types with 4 accommodations for this complex- from USD 753/week Holiday apartment for max. 4 persons, approx. 63 m², 2 bedrooms, property no. 225143 Preview
- from USD 563/week Holiday home for max. 2 persons, approx. 45 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 225145 Preview
- from USD 659/week Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 55 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 225146 Preview
- from USD 449/week Holiday apartment for max. 2 persons, approx. 30 m², 1 bedroom, property no. 225147 Preview