Wurmberg (Braunlage)
Wurmberg
At 971 metres, the highest peak in Lower Saxony and home to the largest ski area in northern Germany. A cable car goes up for views of the Brocken, and there are mountain bike trails and slides in summer.
The Wurmberg is located beside the town of Braunlage and is the highest peak in Lower Saxony. It faces the Brocken to the east. The mountain has the largest alpine ski area in northern Germany, with a cable car and a snowmaking system in winter. In summer, you can ride the cable car to the top to enjoy mountain bike downhill trails, a summer toboggan run and a lookout tower. The summit also has a large ski jump. The cable car from Braunlage takes about 15 minutes to reach the top, and a return ticket costs about €15. The Wurmberg is about 25 km from Wernigerode, with bus connections via Schierke.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 09:00–17:00 (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Brocken
- Ilse Valley & Heinrich Heine Trail
- Wernigerode Old Town & Town Hall
- Harz Narrow Gauge Railways – Brocken Line
- Wernigerode Castle
- Rübeland Caves (Baumann's Cave & Hermann's Cave)
- Titan-RT Suspension Bridge & Rappbode Dam
- Blankenburg Castle & Baroque Gardens