Goslar district

A mining and imperial city in the northwestern Harz Mountains, where a World Heritage old town meets alpine trails and ski slopes.

Goslar district is located in southeastern Lower Saxony, covering the northwestern part of the Harz Mountains. The historic town of Goslar and the Mines of Rammelsberg are jointly listed as a World Heritage site, where the Imperial Palace, Market Church, and Town Hall witness its medieval prosperity. In the mountains, you can find the Samson Pit silver mine in Sankt Andreasberg and the wooden Market Church in Clausthal. Torfhaus, Wurmberg, and the Oker Valley are ideal for hiking and winter sports, while Bad Harzburg features a treetop path and Hahnenklee boasts a Norwegian-style stave church. Hiking is best in summer and autumn, while winter is perfect for snow sports. The main gateway is Goslar Train Station, accessible by train from Hanover or Braunschweig.

Destinations

• Goslar
• Harz Mountains & Wernigerode

Itineraries

• Harz Mountains Historic Towns & Narrow-Gauge Steam Railway – Depart from Hanover to traverse the northern foothills of the Harz, exploring half-timbered towns and riding a narrow-g…