First snow in the Harz: winter magic in the colorful autumn forest!

First snow in the Harz: winter magic in the colorful autumn forest!

The Harz is already looking wintry this year in the fall season. Last weekend the first snowflakes fell in several places in the popular low mountain region, transforming the naturally beautiful landscapes into a romantic winter idyll. In some areas the snow even remained and offers an impressive natural spectacle that fascinates holidaymakers and locals alike.

The colorful deciduous trees of the Harz, combined with snow-covered meadows, make the region a true paradise for nature lovers. Readers have shared impressive photos from various parts of the Harz Mountains, showing the snow-covered street in Braunlage, Kronenplatz in Clausthal-Zellerfeld and a walk with a beagle in St. Andreasberg. A special highlight is the snow-covered Brockenbahn at Schierke train station and the picturesque Gustav Adolf stave church in Hahnenklee.

Winter magic in the Harz

The Harz is not only a popular destination for excursionists in summer, there are also numerous activities and events in winter. The cultural landscapes, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, share a very special winter atmosphere with their over 2,000 half-timbered buildings from different eras. Merian also highlights the Christmas market in Quedlinburg, which is particularly beautiful in the winter. This year the Christmas market will take place from November 26th to December 22nd and offers a feast for the senses with pre-Christmas scents and a festive atmosphere.

Wernigerode is another place that shines with lights in winter. The Christmas market opens on November 21st and offers an enchanting ambience between the market square, Breiter Straße and Nikolaiplatz. Wernigerode Castle, which offers a fairytale backdrop during Advent, invites all visitors to relax with a delicious punch and candlelight.

Popular excursion destinations

There is also a lot to discover in Goslar in the winter. The Christmas market in the historic city opens at the end of November and offers an impressive display of around 60 Christmas trees and more than 160,000 lights. Awarded as an “excellent European Christmas market”, the stalls with crafts and delicacies attract numerous visitors. The view from the “Sky Ladder” of the market church onto the wintry sea of ​​lights is an unforgettable experience.

There are also numerous winter hiking trails around Goslar that invite you to take long walks along the medieval walls. Here you can enjoy the fresh winter air and the snowy landscape to the fullest.

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Whether in the Harz or in the splendor of the winter markets, the anticipation of the upcoming festive season is palpable. The combination of active leisure activities in nature and visiting magical Christmas markets make this time of year something very special.