Harz District, Administrative district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Description
Harz District is an administrative region in Saxony-Anhalt with Halberstadt as its administrative center and comprises a mosaic of mountains, forests, agricultural areas, and smaller towns. The territory connects valleys with forested heights and offers various landscape types through its diverse topography.
History
The district was created in 2007 through the merger of three former administrative areas, which modernized the regional structure. This reorganization established a new administrative unit for the previously separate territories.
Culture
The region contains medieval towns where visitors can experience local craftsmanship and regional cooking in restaurants and at markets.
Practical
The region is served by a network of buses and local transport connecting its various towns and villages. Visitors should note that more rural areas may have less frequent service and require advance planning.
Did you know?
The Harz District includes parts of the Harz, one of Germany's oldest and most extensive forest areas spanning multiple states. These forested mountain regions offer visitors lesser-known hiking routes away from heavily trafficked tourist paths.
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Brocken
23.8 km
Hotel Weißes Ross
10 km
Titan RT
10 km
Hexentanzplatz
10.9 km
Falkenstein Castle
26.1 km
Wernigerode Castle
11.4 km
Wurmberg
24.6 km
Roßtrappe
10.3 km
Schnarcherklippen
21.5 km
Regenstein Castle
524 m
Halberstadt Cathedral
10.5 km
Stiftskirche St. Servatius
12.8 km
Walkenried Abbey
35.3 km
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
31.8 km
Joseph Cross
26.8 km
Quedlinburg Abbey
12.7 km
Blankenburg Castle
3.8 km
St. Cyriakus
16.1 kmSelke Valley Railway
22.2 km
Kleine Harzburg
27.8 km
Harzburg
27.6 km
Brocken Transmitter
23.9 km
Schloss Ballenstedt
21.1 kmBaumann's Cave
10.8 km
Hermann's Cave
10.6 km
Huysburg
15.9 km
Brockenuhr
23.8 km
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12 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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