Hexentanzplatz, Cultural heritage plateau in Thale, Germany.
Description
Hexentanzplatz is a plateau in the Harz region that rises to about 454 meters above the Bode Gorge. The site features a mountain theater, museum, hotel, and restaurants distributed across the flat terrain, with views toward the opposing Rosstrappe formation.
History
The location served as a gathering place for spiritual rituals in ancient times before the region became Christian. Modern development with the theater began in the early 20th century, transforming it into a popular destination.
Culture
The plateau's name comes from folklore about witches' gatherings that still shape how locals see this place. Visitors experience traditional performances in the mountain theater, a venue that has hosted shows for more than a century.
Practical
You can reach the plateau by gondola lift or hiking trails from Thale. The site has restaurants, accommodation, and easy access to the mountain theater and museum once you arrive at the top.
Did you know?
The museum holds objects and stories about ancient fertility practices linked to the heights of the region. Visitors can see a stone used in these rituals, revealing how deeply such traditions shaped the place.
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