Historical purchase: Harz secures Brockenkuppe for tourism offensive!

Historical purchase: Harz secures Brockenkuppe for tourism offensive!

An important step for the Harz: The Harz district has acquired the legendary Brockenkuppe for around 3.5 million euros. This package not only includes the well -known Brockenturm, but also the tourist hall and the weather house. The purchase contract was signed on June 12, 2025, and property will officially pass to the district on July 1, 2025. District Administrator Thomas Balcerowski (CDU) described this day as "historical" and sees great opportunities for the tourist upgrade of the region. "The focus is on securing public property and increasing the attractiveness of the Brocken," he explains. According to [General Bauzeitung.de] (https://allgenebauzeitung.de/abz/brockenuebernahme-im-harz-kreis-bergspitze-fuer-tourism development-61579) this purchase also introduces extensive plans for tourist development.

The Brockenkuppe is considered another tourism in the region. In recent years, the Brocken region has recorded declining number of tourists - one more reason for those responsible to develop a new, innovative concept to revitalize the number of visitors, as reported by NDR. In order to secure the good old narrow -gauge railway and make the Brocken an attractive travel destination again, ambitious plans are in the drawer. The claim is clear: a diverse offer should create new tourist magnets and also bind existing guests to the region.

planned improvements and new gastronomy

A particularly tasteful suggestion comes from Wernigerode: A restaurateur brought the idea into playing a hard rock café directly on the chunk. Balcerowski finds this idea "cool", but the opinions in the hiker district are shared. Some are skeptical whether a fast food restaurant on the witch danceplace really represents a sensible addition, considering that rock music and witches do not necessarily go hand in hand.

The sales negotiations were successfully completed with Brockenverwaltungs- und Marktungs GmbH & Co. KG, a consortium. This opens up new perspectives for the region, which is considered one of the symbols of German reunification. An upgrading of the Brocken could not only boost tourism, but also strengthen the local economy. The district remains optimistic and hopes that the upcoming development will make the Brocken an even more popular goal for hikers and nature lovers.