--- title: "Wernigerode" url: "https://www.schierke-am-brocken.de/english-information/harz-region/wernigerode" description: "Wernigerode on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains with its half-timbered houses and narrow streets. Starting point of the narrow-gauge railway to the Brocken and for many hiking tours in the Harz." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > Schierke am Brocken > Harz region > Wernigerode" --- The official travel guide Wernigerode am Harz - Wernigerode - Time to stay Our tourism forest is growing With the help of your donations, we have started to create a tourism forest in the Wernigerode municipal forest. - To the tourist forest Time to stay overnight We are the accommodation experts in Wernigerode. You search. We will find it. From hotels to vacation rooms - the choice is huge. - Find accommodation Time for event lovers What's going on in Wernigerode & the area today? Time for questions Answers to frequently asked questions - What is the weather in Wernigerode? We always have “nice” weather in Wernigerode :-). Sometimes you just need a few more things to wear and sometimes a few less. The current status can be found on our weather page. - ... and on the Brocken? The question is quite exciting and hard to answer because it is constantly changing. You can get an up-to-date view (or not, if the fog is thick) on our webcam. - Where does the train to the Brocken depart from? The Brockenbahn starts at the main railway station, right next to the DB “big trains” and the Abellio trains. Other stations in the urban area of Wernigerode are the \- “Westerntorbahnhof” (Unter den Zindeln / Ilsenburger Straße), \- “Harz University of Applied Sciences” (Kirchstraße), \- “Hasserode” (Am Floßplatz) and \- “Steinerne Renne” (Bielsteinchaussee). - ... and how much does a ride cost? As soon as you take a trip to the Brocken, the journey costs €55.00 for the outward and return journey and €37.00 for the one-way journey. It makes no difference whether you board the train in Wernigerode, Nordhausen or Schierke. Information on discounts can be found on the Harzer Schmalspurbahnen website. - Can I really travel free of charge by bus in the Harz Mountains? Yes, if you are an overnight guest in Wernigerode or one of its districts, you will receive a guest card with your visitor's tax payment. This guest card entitles you to use almost all public buses in the eastern and western Harz Mountains free of charge. For example, you can travel free of charge from Wernigerode to Schierke, Quedlinburg, Thale, Blankenburg and Halberstadt. - How long is the castle in Wernigerode open? The castle is open daily from May to October and during the vacations in Saxony-Anhalt & Lower Saxony from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm (last admission is at 5.30 pm). The other opening hours can be found on the castle's website. - And how do I get there? It takes about 20 minutes to walk from the market square to the castle. If you don't want to or can't do this, you can use either the Bimmelbahn or the Schlossbahn with trips from the city center to the stop at the castle. A ride in a horse-drawn carriage is possible from the flower clock (behind the town hall). It is not possible to drive up to the castle in your own car. Time for much more. Narrow-gauge railroad, museums, crafts, parks & gardens, ... - Eine Familie geht durch die Terassengärten auf dem Schloss Wernigerode. Parks & Gardens - Die vom Künstler einem Künstler geschaffenen Holzfiguren "Himmelsgucker" zeigen den Weg ins Harzmuseum. Museums - Eine Frau steht auf einer Außenplattform der Harzer Schmalspurbahn und schaut aus der fahren Bahn. Harz narrow-gauge railroads - Der Kirchturm der St. Johannisgemeinde in der Neustadt von Wernigerode thront über den Fachwerkhäusern. Churches - Fachwerkdetail am Museum Schiefes Haus in Wernigerode Galleries & Exhibitions - Im Glasofen der Glasmanufaktur Harzkristall in Derenburg wird Glas verflüssigt. Handicraft Time to plan your trip Travel information for Wernigerode - Search & book accommodation From hotel, guesthouse, vacation apartment to vacation room. We are happy to help you book accommodation in Wernigerode. - Our advantages for overnight guests in Wernigerode. Answers to questions about visitor's tax, HATIX ticket, HarzCard, ... - Answers to questions about traveling by train, parking spaces for cars or buses. Charging stations for electric cars, parking spaces for motorhomes, ... - Leave your car at home and travel free of charge by bus in the Harz Mountains. Timetables, small trains to the castle, carriages, round trips, ... - We offer you our information material to download & browse through. Delivery to your home is also possible. - Which sights are accessible with a wheelchair? Answers to many questions about barrier-free mobility on site. - Go out for a really good meal. Enjoy the Harz cuisine. You can find an overview in our restaurant directory.