Wernigerode

Located at the northeastern edge of the Harz Mountains, Wernigerode features numerous half-timbered houses and a medieval town center at 250 meters above sea level.

The settlement received town rights in 1229, following the model of Goslar, leading to the development of a new district called Neustadt.

The Gothic town hall, constructed in 1498, displays intricate timber craftsmanship and remains a central architectural element of the market square.

The municipality connects to major transport routes through federal highways B6 and B244, offering direct access to surrounding regions of central Germany.

The Hasseröder brewery, established in 1872, continues to produce traditional German lager in this mountain town.

Location: Harz District

Elevation above the sea: 240 m

Shares border with: Blankenburg, Nordharz

Address: 38 Wernigerode, Germany 38879 Wernigerode

Website: https://wernigerode.de

GPS coordinates: 51.83500,10.78528

Latest update: August 29, 2025 16:36