Wernigerode - Sightseeings & Informations
Description
Wernigerode, called also the Pearl of the Harz, is a small town in the district of Harz in Germany with. 35 thousands inhabitants. Wernigerode is situated on the Holtemme river, on the north slopes of the Harz Mountains, on the German Timber-Frame Road.
Wernigerode was the capital of the medieval County of Wernigerode. In 1815, after the Napoleonic Wars, it became part of the Prussian Province of Saxony. In 1990 Wernigerode became part of the restored state of Saxony-Anhalt after German reunification.
Top things to see in Wernigerode
Wernigerode Castle
Wernigerode Castle has to be one of the most stunning fairy-tale castles in Germany. Though originally built as a hilltop fort for the emperors in the Middle Ages, Wernigerode castle was later remodeled as a romantic castle in the baroque style of architecture. On a guided tour through the beautiful castle, you can visit 40 originally furnished rooms. The castle can be reached by foot through the forested hills or on a little “little train” that leaves the city center for the castle every 30 minutes.
Am Schloß 1, 38855 Wernigerode, Germany
Wernigerode Castle and Medieval Museum. 3 minutes video
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Wernigerode Castle
Harz steam railway
Harz narrow gauge railway constitutes the longest 140.4 km (87.2 miles) network of narrow-gauge railway in Germany, and connects many major and smaller towns in the Harz region, including Wernigerode. The scenic train ride brings You up to the highest peak of Harz Mountains. The historic steam Brocken Railway starts at Drei Annen Hohne station and meanders through Harz National Park to reach Brocken, the highest peak of 1,141m (3,744ft) of Harz mountain. The journey covers only 19km (12mi) offering unforgettable views of mountains and valleys.