The Southern Harz is far removed from industry and smog. The air is so clear and pure that it is even recommended by doctors for climate therapy. Forests with low pollen levels make the region ideal for allergy sufferers and people with respiratory conditions.
There's always something going on in Harztor: whether it's joint hikes and bike tours, public festivals, offers for advice and coaching - or great musical highlights. Our event calendar offers something for everyone.
Visitors and spa guests with a valid spa card can enjoy a range of great discounts and special offers from our spa card partners. This applies to our day visitors too, of course!
So: buy a spa card and enjoy a host of benefits!
We are an hour’s drive away from Göttingen to the west and from the Halle/Leipzig region to the east. Harztor is conveniently situated and has several bus and train connections.
Whether on foot or by bike: there are well over 150 kilometres of trails waiting for you. We’d also be happy to organise the Komoot-app - and you get the "Harz" for free! *
There’s always something going on in Harztor! You can find all the events in the Event calendar. You can buy tickets for the events we organise directly at the venue.
SOUVENIRS and typical southern Harz products
It’s a lovely tradition to bring back a little something from your holiday. You’ll find a fine selection of souvenirs, tasty treats and more here.
In the middle of Germany and easy to reach.
Harztor is located in the district of Nordhausen, nestled in the scenic southern Harz in the very north of Thuringia. As the name suggests, the rural community is the gateway to the Harz Mountains. The district town of Nordhausen is just a few kilometers away, while the state capital of Erfurt is around 80 km to the south. It takes about an hour to drive to us from Göttingen in the west and from Halle/Leipzig in the east.
Harztor is easy to reach by train, car and public transport.
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