Brockenhaus

Brockenhaus is a visitor center and museum in Schierke that spans multiple levels, offering information about the natural environment and heritage of the Harz mountains. The spaces contain exhibits on geology, plant and animal life, and the development of this mountain region.

The building was completed in 1983 following architect Wolf-Rüdiger Eisentraut's design and was built under the specific regulations of East Germany. The facility also documents how the region changed through industrial development and environmental shifts.

The center displays how local communities connect with the mountains and which traditions shape life in this region. The exhibitions show visitors the deep relationship between people and their landscape.

The center provides orientation assistance, hiking maps, and information about the best routes in the surrounding area. Visitors should plan time to explore the different levels and learn about the local environment.

Scientists use the facility to observe and study seasonal changes in mountain ecology throughout the year. This research activity allows the center to incorporate current findings into its exhibitions.

Location: Schierke

Architects: Wolf-Rüdiger Eisentraut

Address: K¤1356, Schierke

GPS coordinates: 51.80047,10.61575

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:10